Backstreet Boys Singer Sues Florida Sheriff Over Beach Trespassing

Brian Littrell, singer of the Backstreet Boys, has filed a lawsuit against the Walton County Sheriff's Office in Florida, accusing them of failing to protect his multimillion-dollar beachfront property from daily trespassers. Despite posting "No Trespassing" signs and placing chairs and umbrellas to mark his private property, Littrell claims that trespassers continue to enter, antagonizing and harassing his family, while the sheriff's deputies have refused to remove or charge them. The lawsuit alleges the sheriff's office is deliberately avoiding enforcement, with deputies overheard expressing opposition to private beach ownership and pride in not issuing trespassing citations for Littrell's property. Littrell's company even submitted a trespass authorization form to enable deputies to warn and prosecute trespassers, but requests for assistance have been ignored, forcing the family to hire private security. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions in Florida, where public beach access below the high tide line conflicts with private beachfront owners' rights, especially in Walton County, a popular area for wealthy individuals. The Walton County Sheriff's Office declined to comment on the pending litigation but emphasized its commitment to professionalism and customer service.