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4 big local stories in 2022: Shark, storms, sheriffs & series of motions in high-profile case

News4JAX is taking a look back at some of the most unforgettable stories of 2022.

Your Voice Matters: What are your questions for newly-elected Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters?

T.K. Waters will serve as Jacksonville’s next sheriff. Duval County voters chose him with 55% of the vote, over opponent Lakesha Burton. On election night, Tuesday, November 8, Waters told his supporters, “It’s time to get to work. We’re going to take care of the people in our city because it’s absolutely the best city in the entire world.”

Some question residency requirement, others say sheriff should live in Duval County

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams holds that position until he retires on June 10.

T.K. Waters says he plans to soon retire from Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

In a statement obtained Friday by News4JAX, T.K. Waters, chief of investigations for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, said he plans to retire from JSO in the coming weeks.

A look at how Florida governors handled sheriff appointments in the recent past

News4JAX looks back at how Florida governors have handled sheriff appointments in the recent past.

By the numbers: How much money candidates for Jacksonville mayor, sheriff have raised so far

We’re getting an idea of where candidates for Jacksonville mayor and sheriff stand with their fundraising now that they’ve reported how much money they collected in April.

Millions of dollars in play for campaigns for Jacksonville mayor, sheriff

With less than twelve months to go before Jacksonville voters go to the polls to choose their next mayor, sheriff and other city leaders, candidates for the top offices continue building their campaign war chests, with March fundraising numbers being reported this week.