Jacksonville businessman Kent Stermon, a member of the Florida Board of Governors, was found dead in a vehicle outside the U.S. Post Office in Atlantic Beach.
Police say the discovery was made around 8:00 pm Thursday on Mayport Road when an employee leaving the post office discovered a man alone in a locked vehicle.
Stermon had been reported as a missing person to JSO a short time prior to being located. According to Atlantic Beach police, there is no suspected foul play. The investigation is being worked as a suicide. Stermon was appointed to the Florida Board of Governors by Ron DeSantis in March of 2019. His term was set to expire in January of 2026.“We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Governor Kent Stermon. For the last three years, Kent has served on this board with distinction. He has been a champion of higher education and student success in Florida and a long-time supporter of the University of North Florida in many ways throughout the years.
In a biography on the state website, Stermon was the President of Total Military Management. He served on several nonprofit boards including Boys and Girls Club, Dreams Come True and NFCA of Northeast Florida. He also served on the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council and was chair of the Governor’s Public Safety Transition Advisory Committee.Rich Jones is News Director and the Host of Jacksonville’s Morning News. Rich joined WOKV in October 2006.
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