As tensions between Broward County and its sheriff’s office escalate, commissioners voted to shelve the department’s budget supplement at a meeting Tuesday.
The commission also discussed a new audit blasting the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for not following up on financial concerns raised at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. And, amid raised voices and scattered applause, commissioners said they’d continue looking into stripping the department of its 911 response service.
The day prior, Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony announced on social media he is suspending budget talks with the county, citing an ongoing Office of the Statewide Prosecutor’s investigation into the commission…