Gov. Ron DeSantis has been slowly spelling out Broward Sheriff Scott Israel’s fate all week, hinting in a series of press gaggles that he was considering the embattled politician’s removal and vetting replacements.
By Wednesday, Florida’s new governor had made it to S-U-S-P. On Thursday, the E-N-D was nigh.
DeSantis announced in the evening that he plans to visit BSO’s Fort Lauderdale headquarters Friday afternoon to “make a statement on holding government officials accountable.” DeSantis will be accompanied by Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and Attorney General Ashley Moody.
The governor’s press office did not respond to a request for comment, and Israel did not respond to a text message. But according to a source familiar with DeSantis’ plans, the governor will announce during the appearance that he is suspending Israel and will name his replacement.
Read more here: DeSantis to suspend Israel, name replacement Friday at BSO headquarters
By Wednesday, Florida’s new governor had made it to S-U-S-P. On Thursday, the E-N-D was nigh.
DeSantis announced in the evening that he plans to visit BSO’s Fort Lauderdale headquarters Friday afternoon to “make a statement on holding government officials accountable.” DeSantis will be accompanied by Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and Attorney General Ashley Moody.
The governor’s press office did not respond to a request for comment, and Israel did not respond to a text message. But according to a source familiar with DeSantis’ plans, the governor will announce during the appearance that he is suspending Israel and will name his replacement.
Read more here: DeSantis to suspend Israel, name replacement Friday at BSO headquarters