Overview

• The Broward Sheriff’s Office is seeking a roughly $7.25 million increase for FY 2026, about 10% more than the existing agreement and $2.3 million above Deerfield’s annual cap.
• Florida Department of Law Enforcement determined Sheriff Gregory Tony did not make an overt threat in a roll-call meeting despite his “go nuclear” comment about City Manager Rodney Brimlow.
• Tony has amplified the feud through social media posts and by releasing the roll-call recording to challenge Brimlow’s credibility.
• BSO has warned it will terminate law enforcement and fire services for Deerfield Beach effective September 30 if the city refuses the requested increase.
• Deerfield Beach leaders are assessing options to form municipal police and fire departments to maintain public safety continuity.