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Suspension Of Sheriff After High School Shootings Confirmed By Florida State Senate

Gov. Ron DeSantis accused Scott Israel of dereliction of duty before and after the attacks at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that killed 17 people. Israel has said he will run for reelection.

Florida's Senate voted Wednesday to confirm the removal of Scott Israel from his position as sheriff of Broward County. In January, days after being sworn in, Gov. Ron DeSantis Israel, charging him with incompetence and dereliction of duty for actions before and after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland

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