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Gwen Graham Honors Former Leon County Sheriff Larry Campbell In Congress

Leon County Sheriff's Office

A North Florida Congresswoman honored the late Leon County Sheriff in Washington D.C. Tuesday.

During Tuesday’s U.S. House of Representatives meeting, Congresswoman Gwen Graham gave some highlights of Larry Campbell’s life.

“Sheriff Campbell first joined the Sheriff’s Office during his senior year at Florida State University, after serving in the Marine Corps,” said Graham. “He was elected Sheriff in 1996, a position of trust he would hold until his passing.  Sheriff Campbell was respected by law enforcement across our state for his leadership. He was also well known for being an avid supporter of charitable causes, including the United Way and American Heart Association.”

In closing, she added, “Our community will remember Sheriff Campbell as a dedicated public servant. We owe him and his family a great debt of gratitude.”

Campbell lost a long battle to cancer this past Christmas Eve. He was 72. Meanwhile, Governor Rick Scott recently appointed Campbell’s undersheriff Mike Wood as the new Leon County Sheriff.

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Sascha Cordner has more than ten years of public radio experience. It includes working at NPR member station WUFT-FM in Gainesville for several years. She's worked in both radio and TV, serving in various capacities as a reporter, producer and anchor. She's also a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in telecommunications. She is the recipient of 15 awards from the Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and Edward R. Murrow. Her award-winning stories include her coverage on the infamous “Dozier School for Boys” and a feature titled "Male Breast Cancer: Lost in the Sea of Pink." Currently, Sascha serves as the host and producer of local and state news content for the afternoon news program "All Things Considered" at WFSU. Sascha primarily covers criminal justice and social services issues. When she's not reporting, Sascha likes catching up on her favorite TV shows, singing and reading. Follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter:@SaschaCordner.