Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Lauren Brenzel, the campaign director of Yes on 4; Charles Whatley, the Broward County Sheriff candidate challenging Sheriff Gregory Tony; Lori Alhadeff, the chair of the Broward County School Board; and David Richardson, a candidate for Miami-Dade Tax Collector.

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Lauren Brenzel, the campaign director of Yes on 4; Charles Whatley, the Broward County Sheriff candidate challenging Sheriff Gregory Tony; Lori Alhadeff, the chair of the Broward County School Board; and David Richardson, a candidate for Miami-Dade Tax Collector.

Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony took hundreds of children on a Holiday shopping spree.

Former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel is heading to Miami-Dade County as the new police chief of the city of Opa-locka.

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – A Broward County Sheriff’s sergeant has died as a result of the novel coronavirus. Shane Owens had passed away after a battle with COVID-19. Owens served the Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Detention for nearly 30 years, according to BSO. “He was one of those dedicated employees who helped colleagues and supervisors do their jobs better,” “I remember years ago arriving in Central Intake and Sgt. Owens was instrumental in helping me become acclimated with the Central Intake operations.”

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – According to the American Lung Association, nearly 37 million Americans live with a chronic lung disease, from asthma to lung cancer. A South Florida firefighter is leading the way in an effort to raise funding and awareness to help combat lung disease. In his career as a firefighter, Peter Berger has faced many challenges but he never gave much thought to his own health until 2008. He’s accepted the diagnosis but said lung disease doesn’t define him. Proceeds from this years’ events, here and around the country, will also support the American Lung Associations new COVID-19 action initiative.

WEST PARK, Fla. – Authorities are investigating after a gunman fired a single shot in the direction of a Broward County Sheriff’s deputy, narrowly missing the deputy and his car. According to BSO spokeswoman Gerdy St. Louis, the deputy spotted a suspicious vehicle sitting behind a beauty supply store. St. Louis said the driver then got back into his car and fled the scene, heading north along State Road 7 in Hollywood. The deputy followed Dabrezil and other deputies joined in the pursuit, St. Louis said. According to BSO, deputies and officers with the Hollywood Police Department set up a perimeter in the 5900 block of Dewey Street, but Dabrezil and his passenger were not found.

BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, Fla. – Former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel is now in the running to be the police chief of Bay Harbor Islands. It’s been three months since Israel lost his bid for re-election as Broward County Sheriff. Israel made the cut as the third of three finalists for the position of Bay Harbor Islands Police Chief. Before he was Broward County Sheriff, Israel was police chief in North Bay Village. It’s unclear when the new chief will be selected in Bay Harbor Islands.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. The Broward County Sheriff is more than just a lawman. He's the CEO of more than 5,000 employees and a budget of close to a billion dollars. The frontrunners in the race for Broward County's next sheriff have made it contentious from the start. That man is Scott Israel and he spoke with Glenna Milberg and Michael Putney on This Week in South Florida. To view Sheriff Gregory Tonys Sunday morning appearance on TWISF, click here.

Current Sheriff Gregory Tony was appointed by Florida Gov. DeSantis previously suspended former sheriff Scott Israel following the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in February of 2018. Tony was appointed to replace Israel the following January, one of the first major actions by the newly elected DeSantis. Sheriff Tony joined Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg on This Week in South Florida and the full video of their discussion can be seen at the top of this page. To view former sheriff Scott Israels Sunday morning appearance on TWISF, click here.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. And then there were nine, as in nine candidates running for Broward County Sheriff. You're probably well aware of incumbent Gregory Tony and former sheriff Scott Israel. Another leading contender is a department veteran presenting as a drama-free candidate. Al Pollock, who retired from BSO in 2017 after 40 years, rising from a patrol deputy to colonel, joined This Week in South Florida. The full video can be seen at the top of this page.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Florida’s top law enforcement agency confirmed it has begun a preliminary investigation into Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony. However, the incident was not revealed by him, except privately, during his career climb in law enforcement, which raised questions. “I had a criminal record sealed or expunged.” Tony checked the box “False.”Gregory Tony’s campaign, in a statement, said: “Sheriff Tony filled out the form correctly. “There was no crime, no arrest and this was considered a self-defense case, as it should have been,” Tony told Local 10. “Whether I’ve said it in an interview or saying it right now, this is not something that I’m afraid to speak about in public," Tony told Local 10.

“There was no crime, no arrest and this was considered a self-defense case, as it should have been,” Tony told Local 10. Earlier this month, Tony released his law enforcement application to Coral Springs police, but his only disclosure was marijuana use in the early 1990s. Local 10 obtained those hiring forms from the Coral Springs Police Department where Tony started his law enforcement career. “Whether I’ve said it in an interview or saying it right now, this is not something that I’m afraid to speak about in public," Tony told Local 10 o. “It’s being used as a political tool,” he told Local 10.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony went on the record, speaking to Local 10 Sunday at BSO headquarters. It was May of 1993 when Tony shot and killed 18-year-old Hector Rodriguez when Tony was 14 and living in an inner city Philadelphia neighborhood. “Whether I’ve said it in an interview or saying it right now, this is not something that I’m afraid to speak about in public," Tony told Local 10. “The way things panned out, I was quicker in the house than my brother to grab the gun,” Tony told Local 10. “That’s great that he got a second chance, but Hector Rodriguez didn’t,” Carrasquillo said.

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Candidates running for Broward County Sheriff took part in a digital forum Friday evening. The forum was hosted by Ted Victor of The Broward Social Network. Victor said he surpassed the 100 participant level of Zoom and since he had so much interest he needed to stream the forum on social media channels Twitter and Facebook. All candidates were to receive equal time for introductions and were given the same questions to answer. Former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel (D) also took part.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – A male inmate housed at a Broward County jail tested positive for the new coronavirus Wednesday, according to Broward Sheriff’s Office. The inmate was arrested and booked into BSO’s North Broward Bureau sometime in March, according to a report. The BSO did not disclose which hospital the inmate was sent to, but it was there that he tested positive for COVID-19. BSO says medical staff will continue to monitor inmates for any signs and symptoms of COVID-19. The primary mission of the facility, according to BSO’s website, is to house and manage the mentally ill, medically infirm and special needs inmate population.

The Florida Senate will soon decide whether or not to reinstate Scott Israel as Broward County Sheriff, as recommended by a special master. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.