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Emotional T.K. Waters sworn in as Jacksonville sheriff

By Travis Gibson - News4Jax
Published on November 21, 2022 at 10:15 am
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Sheriff-elect T.K. Waters took an oath of office Sunday afternoon, officially becoming the third person to hold the position in Duval County in just five months.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at Bible Believers Baptist Church in Mandarin.

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After taking an oath, Waters became emotional as he thanked God and members of the church for helping him overcome hardships and become sheriff.

Read the rest of this story at News4Jax, a Jacksonville Today news partner.

author image Travis Gibson is a digital reporter who has lived in Jacksonville for more than 25 years. He focuses on local issues like education and the environment.

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