NewsFlorida BulldogMay 17, 2026Miami-Dade County
Governor DeSantis Declines to Censure Sheriff Gregory Tony
Florida's ethics commission recommended that Governor Ron DeSantis formally reprimand Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony for providing false information on a government document. The sheriff allegedly lied under oath on a driver's license application shortly after his appointment in 2019, an act that could have been considered a serious crime if prosecuted.
Read the full story at Florida BulldogWhy It Matters
This decision highlights how the Governor handles ethical misconduct allegations against high-ranking law enforcement officials.
Key Facts
- The Florida Commission on Ethics recommended a formal censure for Sheriff Gregory Tony.
- The recommendation stems from a false statement made on a driver's license application in 2019.
- Governor DeSantis has chosen not to act on the commission's recommendation.