Florida sheriff retires after moving outside of county

Sheriff Mike Williams (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Florida sheriff announced his retirement amid criticism that he moved outside the Jacksonville area despite a county charter requiring that he live there.

In a statement, Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams said Thursday that he did not want to deal with a court battle over his move a year ago to neighboring Nassau County.

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Williams said he did not want a lengthy court battle over his residency.

Williams had initially argued that state law does not require a sheriff to live in the county they serve, but the Jacksonville charter specifically requires it.

The Jacksonville City Council will hold a special meeting Monday to set a date in August for a special election to fill the sheriff’s term.


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