Michael Braun

MBRAUN@NEWS-PRESS.COM

An anonymous donor dropped off 76 dozen of donuts, 15 gallons of orange juice and 5 Key lime pies at the headquarters of the Lee County Sheriff's Office on Six Mile Cypress Tuesday morning.

Tiffany Wood, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office, said the man told her he wanted to show deputies that county residents support the sheriff's office.

Fort Myers police also received a donut donation. According to a post on the agency's Facebook page, they received 36 dozen donuts.

The note reads "It's easy to think that because of the media's shameful propaganda that you're not appreciated. Well, nothing could be further from the truth. Just remember that the media doesn't represent the vast majority of America."

"You're appreciated. Thank you for all that you do to keep us safe. Merry Christmas and may God bless you."

The letter comes in the wake of officers' deaths in New York City and Tarpon Springs as well as national protests in reaction to police violence.