Public safety in Northeast Florida will see a significant turnover in leadership this fall with three icons retiring as sheriffs.
In Clay County, the top lawman will be determined in the Aug. 30 primary election with only Republicans choosing the first new sheriff since Rick Beseler was elected in 2004.
Joey Dobson in Baker County and Jeff Hardy in Putnam County are the other two sheriffs not seeking re-election this year. The three have combined for 40 years of service in their current roles.