Broward commissioners voted to pull Fire Rescue from the Sheriff's Office and opened a formal probe into its $850–870 million budget, with the mayor citing luxury gym equipment at BSO's training center and demanding line-item transparency.
Sheriff Gregory Tony responded October 5 by suspending budget negotiations, citing a state prosecution probe involving commissioners. He says essential services continue.
Commissioners are also weighing taking back airport/seaport security, the jail, and 911 dispatch — moves that would take months. What matters for residents: who ultimately runs 911, fire rescue, and jails.
