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Jefferson County Sheriff David Hobbs Passes Away

WFSU | By Sascha Cordner
Published November 27, 2017 at 6:27 PM EST
Jefferson County Sheriff's office

Jefferson County Sheriff David Hobbs has passed away. It was due to complications from lung cancer medication.

In addition to his role as sheriff, Hobbs has served in various law enforcement roles, including the Florida Highway Patrol for 11 years.

He’s been Jefferson County Sheriff since 2004 and has been re-elected since.

Attorney General Pam Bondi released a statement, following Hobb’s death. She says she remembers the former U.S. Marine Corps vet as a devoted lawman and a friend.

For more news updates, follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter: @SaschaCordner.
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Sascha Cordner
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.
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