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Local Sheriff Elected As New Florida Sheriffs Association President

Florida Sheriffs Association

A Panhandle sheriff is now the new President of the Florida Sheriffs Association.

Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson says he’s quote, “thrilled and honored to serve in this once in a lifetime role.” As the new President, he’ll be responsible for Florida’s 67 sheriffs.

Before stepping into this role, Adkinson served as the Vice President for the Florida Sheriffs Association—previously led by Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings.

Adkinson has close to 20 years of law enforcement experience, which includes stints at the Florida Department of Corrections and the Tallahassee Police Department.

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.