Overview

• Sheriff Gregory Tony contested allegations that he threatened City Manager Rodney Brimlow, releasing the roll-call recording to show no explicit threat was made.
• Tony says the FDLE opened an inquiry based on an alleged false report filed by Brimlow, a claim Brimlow rejects.
• Deerfield Beach officials argue BSO’s $7.25 million request to fund raises exceeds the city’s annual contract cap by about $2.3 million.
• The city is assessing the feasibility of starting its own police and fire departments if it lets the BSO contract lapse.
• The feud highlights a deepening personal and political schism between Brimlow, a former BSO captain and current city manager, and Sheriff Tony.