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‘Lights Out’ project aims to reduce bird collision deaths in Northeast Florida
Read full article: ‘Lights Out’ project aims to reduce bird collision deaths in Northeast FloridaEach fall, millions of migratory birds fly over Florida under the cover of night, hightailing it south for the winter. Many become disoriented by the lights and glass of cityscapes and thousands of birds die after colliding into buildings and windows.
So cool! Jacksonville Zoo announces newly hatched penguin chick
Read full article: So cool! Jacksonville Zoo announces newly hatched penguin chickJust in time for World Penguin Day this weekend, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announced the hatching of a Magellanic penguin chick to parents Oreo and Kowalski.
Darryl Daniels opponents sound off after Clay County sheriffs arrest
Read full article: Darryl Daniels opponents sound off after Clay County sheriffs arrestCLAY COUNTY, Fla. Clay County Sheriff Darryl Daniels arrest doesnt stop an election from taking place, though it comes just days before Floridas primary. The decision of Clay County voters may have gotten harder Thursday, or clearer, depending on the perspective. RELATED: Clay County Sheriff Darryl Daniels turns himself in, faces 4 chargesWell, I think its a shame that this investigation went on so long. The fact that it happened in Clay County, was the highest ranking law enforcement officer in Clay County, to me, it just makes it doubly sad.About half of the voting in Clay County has already occurred, Taylor said. As a resident like you, I ask that you keep Clay County strong, and I will do the same.
Revised plan for Republican National Convention; 2 candidates for Clay County sheriff
Read full article: Revised plan for Republican National Convention; 2 candidates for Clay County sheriffJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” News4Jax political analyst and Jacksonville University’s Public Policy Institute Director Rick Mullaney breaks down the revised plan for the Republican National Convention and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the 2020 elections. And Clay County sheriff candidates Mike Taylor and Ben Carroll both talk about their priorities if they’re elected.
Retired Navy chief enters crowded race for Clay County Sheriff
Read full article: Retired Navy chief enters crowded race for Clay County SheriffCLAY COUNTY, Fla. - There's a new candidate for sheriff in town. Retired Navy chief Catherine Webb filed papers Friday morning to run for sheriff in Clay County. Current Clay County Sheriff Darryl Daniels, who was embroiled in a cheating scandal and abuse of power allegations that launched an FDLE investigation, has not yet filed for reelection. Mike Taylor, a former FDLE agent, has raised the most money so far out of all the candidates with more than $75,000 in contributions, according to Clay County Supervisor of Elections. Carroll, a retired emergency management specialist and former SWAT member, has raised $35,000 and Rutledge, a former Clay County Commissioner, has raised nearly $23,000.
Challengers lining up to unseat Sheriff Daniels in 2020
Read full article: Challengers lining up to unseat Sheriff Daniels in 2020GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. - The list of challengers for Clay County Sheriff continues to grow ahead of next years election. As incumbent Sheriff Darryl Daniels grapples with an ongoing FDLE investigation and a looming divorce, the fallout from an extra-marital sex scandal, three opponents have lined up to unseat him. He joins former county commissioner Harold Rutledge, one of Daniels rivals in 2016, and Ben Carroll. "I believe that Clay County deserves a sheriff who understands that personal and professional integrity are inseparable," Taylor told News4Jax in a phone interview Wednesday. "I just have a servants heart and I just want to serve the men and women of the Clay County Sheriffs Office so they can best serve the residents of Clay County," he said.