This is not just a job — it’s a calling,” said Scott, who narrowly defeated incumbent Emery Gainey in a runoff.

Scott, Property Appraiser Ayesha Solomon and Alachua County Sheriff Chad D. Scott. “This is not just a job — it’s a calling,” Scott said. “When you know yourself, you will know your ...

The local delegation includes Rep. Chad Johnson, Sen. Stan McClain, Rep. Yvonne Hayes Hinson, Rep. Chuck Brannan and Sen.

In September 2023, DeSantis named him sheriff of Alachua County. Gainey, a Republican, lost a close race for sheriff in November to Democratic challenger Chad Scott. He is a graduate of Santa Fe ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed former Alachua County sheriff Emery Gainey to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) Board of Trustees on Monday. Gainey, who lost by 392 votes to Chad ...

Outgoing Alachua County Sheriff Emery Gainey is the newest member of ... losing a close contest to Democrat Chad Scott. DeSantis also appointed education consultant TaShaunda “Nicole” Washington, a ...

Outgoing Alachua County Sheriff Emery Gainey is the ... losing a close contest to Democrat Chad Scott. DeSantis also appointed education consultant TaShaunda “Nicole” Washington, a nearly ...

A close sheriff’s race forced a recount and resulted in a change for Alachua County. After Emery Gainey, who was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, held the position for just over a year, Democratic ...