Upset in Alachua County: Long-time sheriff voted out
GAINESVILLE, Fla. โ It was an upset in Alachua County, as Floridaโs only current female sheriff was ousted in Tuesdayโs primary election. Darnell has been sheriff in Alachua County since 2006 โ14 years. โTo be that sheriff who everyone will see that sheriff and see sheriff, not color or gender,โ he told WCJB-TV. โI thought it was about time to have more black representation in Alachua County,โ said Rich Heiss. The Alachua County Democratic Party also could not be reached.