Scott Israel

Ex-Sheriff Scott Israel says he’s leaving Opa-locka police for family, open to ‘opportunities’

Former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel announced his resignation as Opa-locka’s police chief after a little more than a year on the job Friday, saying he wants to spend more time with his family.

Opa-locka has a new police chief and it’s former Broward Sheriff Scott Israel

Former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel is heading to Miami-Dade County as the new police chief of the city of Opa-locka.

Broward Sheriff candidate Scott Israel discharged from hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis

Scott Israel, the former Broward Sheriff who is running again to reclaim that position, was released from a hospital Thursday night, days after he tested positive for COVID-19.

How will Sheriff Gregory Tony no-confidence vote affect the 2020 election?

Sheriff Gregory Tony and his predecessor Scott Israel both received no-confidence votes from their deputies. But both are still considered the leading candidates for the position in the 2020 election.

Governor, Florida Senate president seek to quash Scott Israel lawsuit

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Senate President Bill Galvano are asking a federal judge to reject a lawsuit filed by disgraced former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, who contends his constitutional rights were violated when he was removed from office last year. Attorneys for Israel have filed a response in opposition to the motion to dismiss the lawsuit.