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Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott announces retirement after 30 years
Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott announced his retirement Monday to be effective on Sept.
24.
In a retirement letter released Monday morning, Scott cited his 30 years of service for the sheriff's office, the last 14 as sheriff.
"I have had the distinct honor of being elected four times and being only the 12th Sheriff to serve in the 131-year history of Lee County," Scott said in his letter.
The sheriff cited family obligations that he said were now priorities as one of the reasons for his resignation now.
Additionally, he said expectations for his fifth term would have to be announced at this point if he were to make the effort.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott was notified, the sheriff said, to allow him to appoint an interim sheriff until the next election, now scheduled for 2020.
Media interviews with the sheriff were scheduled later today.
Those who know Scott well were surprised by the date, not so much the sherif