John W. Mina (/minə/ MEENA; born August 31, 1968) is an American politician, law enforcement officer, and Army veteran who has served as the 29th sheriff of Orange County, Florida since 2018.

[1][2][3] He received his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Columbia College and graduated from the FBI National Academy, Class 254.

[1] While working an off-duty security job in December 1999, Mina shot and killed 17-year-old African American Joseph A. Dungee III during an armed robbery.

[14] The report stated: "The initial tactical response was consistent with the OPD's active shooter training and recognized promising practices.

[25][4] As sheriff, he was significantly involved in the COVID-19 pandemic response in Orange County; enforcing mandatory curfews and mask mandates.

[26][27][28] Mina also served during the George Floyd protests and marched with Black Lives Matter demonstrators against police brutality.

[29][30][31] In 2020, Mina ran for re-election to a full term as sheriff as a member of the Democratic Party; winning the primary with 54% of the vote.

[36][37] Following a series of shootings in Pine Hills, Mina became embroiled in a public "feud" with state attorney Monique Worrell over solutions to address youth violence.