Hardwick sworn in as St. Johns County’s 1st new sheriff in 16 years
Sheriffs in other Northeast Florida counties also take oath of office
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Rob Hardwick sworn in Tuesday as St. Johns County new sheriff. (Photo provided by Peret Pass)
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Rob Hardwick, the St. Augustine Beach police chief who sailed to a decisive victory in the Republican primary in August and cruised to an easy victory without a write-in opponent in November, was sworn in Tuesday as the new sheriff of St. Johns County.
Sheriff David Shoar retired after five terms, making Hardwick the county’s first new sheriff in 16 years.