Today’s Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony slammed his predecessor Scott Israel narrowly into a Democratic primary in Florida for the sheriff’s post, in a race that largely focused on the aftermath of a 2018 high-profile school.
Gov. Ron DeSantis
Ron DeSantisDeSantis again compares schools to the assassination of Osama bin Laden Marlee Matlin: ‘Unfathomable’ that White House does not have gesture interpreter at coronavirus briefings Florida sheriff bans deputies from wearing masks after refusing order MORE (R) removed Israel from the sheriff’s post in 2019 over his handling of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which left 17 dead. DeSantis tapped Tony to take over as the province’s first Black sheriff.
Tony issued a statement Tuesday night declaring victory.
“Broward County Democratic voters have spoken out and I am deeply honored that they have chosen me to lead the Burward Sheriff’s Office into a brighter, safer future! I promise BSO will become the national model for how a public office works. security can be run, “he said in a statement.
Tony defeated Israel 37 to 35 percent with 99 percent of areas reporting, according to CBS Miami.
“I want people to know that I poured out my heart and soul in sheriff,” Israel said in a statement. “My main focus was keeping kids out of jail. I may not be the sheriff, but I have the best family in the world and I look forward to spending time with them.”
Tony will face Republican H. Wayne Clark in November. The Democrat is heavily favored to maintain his position in the trusty blue neighborhood.
The suspect behind the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, 21-year-old Nikolas Cruz, is facing the death penalty as a convict.
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