Prominent Florida Donor Intertwined With DeSantis—and the Law—Found Dead by Suicide

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Kent Stermon’s death marked a confounding moment within Florida politics because of his close kinship with a myriad of political figures including DeSantis, whose political operations have received more than $60,000 of his and his family’s funds.

His connections weren’t limited to the governor’s mansion. An investigation byfound Stermon—a prolific donor to former Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams—had an access card to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office headquarters for the last five years despite not working there.

After hundreds of swipes since 2017, it stopped being used on Nov. 15—just after Sheriff T. K. Waters was sworn in as sheriff. The disclosure was first made by attorney John Phillips, who is representing a former JSO deputy, on Twitter, noting a rumor that his badge access was set to change. It prompted a reply from, of all people, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry. “You aren’t worth a reply as you are a media whore with no compass,” Curry wrote in a since-deleted tweet. “But you mention my friend, Kent, and I am compelled to reply. Pound sand, chump.

He was also paid handsomely in political appointments. In 2019, DeSantis appointed Stermon to the state’s 17-member Board of Governors, the influential body that oversees its state university system. Stermon’s appointment was set to run through 2026, according to its“We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Governor Kent Stermon,” the Board of Governors told. “For the last three years, Kent has served on this board with distinction.

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He got DeSantis’d 🤔

Here is more info. Why is a non police officer given access to a swipe card? Why was this citizen then allowed to swipe into the building since 2017 over 700 times?

Now do Joe Bidens donors...

I was also investigated for sexual misconduct, in third grade. A girl ran her chest into my elbow during a game of red rover.

Shocking another Republican groomer being investigated.

Funny how republicans call others groomers, feels more like their accusations are an admission of guilt. They project their evil thoughts onto other people.

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