Florida K-9s go head-to-head in online March Madness tournament: How to cast your vote

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LAST YEAR: Florida K9 March Madness Tournament

A Central Florida K9 is in the lead for the K9 March Madness Tournament! K9 Axle stopped by Good Day Orlando to earn your vote!

It's that time of year again, Florida! You can vote for your favorite K-9 in the Florida Sheriffs Association's annual March Madness tournament

K-9s from 30 of Florida's law enforcement agencies are competing to become the "Top Dog" in the Sunshine State. Voting for the first round opened Thursday and closes on Sunday at 5 p.m. 

"These K9s serve many different essential roles that can include finding a missing loved one, helping to chase down a criminal, or even being a critical level of comfort for students at a local school. We love our K-9s and they are all AWESOME!" the Florida Sheriffs Association said on Facebook. 

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You can take a look at all the K-9s competing in the photo gallery below:

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Click here to vote