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Courtroom Stunner: Witness For Defense Admits Longtime “Romantic Relationship” With Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony

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It was a scene straight out of an old episode of Perry Mason. Sonia Colon, a Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles employee, was testifying for the defense during an administrative law hearing into false statements by Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony. The Sheriff is accused of lying on applications for a Florida driver’s license. As a result, Tony could lose his law enforcement certification and his job as Sheriff.

Tony’s defense attorney Stephen Webster used Sonia Colon‘s testimony to cast doubt on whether Tony denied a previous suspension of his driver’s license. Although she had no firsthand knowledge, Colon seemed to make the case a Driver’s License employee could have used computer shortcuts to speed up Tony’s application for a new license. The defense appears to claim Tony was unaware the employee checked “NO” for whether his license was ever suspended.

Under cross examination by prosecutor Natalie Bielby, Colon admitted she has known Tony since she was eight years old.

Colon admitted she lived two blocks from Tony when they both grew up in Philadelphia.

Colon admitted she lived with Tony at two separate apartments in Tallahassee.

Colon admitted she served as a character reference for Tony when he sought a job with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Colon admitted she arranged Tony’s visit to the Lauderdale Lakes Drivers License office where the alleged false statement occured.

Then, Colon admitted to have a longtime “romantic relationship” with Tony.

Colon said she did not believe her relationship with Tony was relevant.

What is going on at BSO?

Why would Tony’s lawyers call Colon to testify?

Why would Tony allow an old girlfriend to testify under oath only to see her credibility destroyed?

Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces List of Invalid Out-of-State Driver Licenses Issued to Undocumented Immigrants

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From the press office of Governor Ron DeSantis:

Driver licenses given exclusively to undocumented immigrants in other states are invalid as of July 1, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has published a list of out-of-state license classes that are invalid in Florida as of July 1, 2023, in accordance with Senate Bill (SB) 1718. This list is available on the FLHSMV public website and notifies visitors of invalid licenses no longer accepted in this state.

Earlier this year, Governor DeSantis signed SB 1718, the strongest anti-illegal immigration legislation in the country. Among other provisions to combat Biden’s Border Crisis, the bill prohibits the issuance of a driver license to anyone who does not provide proof of lawful presence in the U.S. and specifies that out-of-state driver licenses issued exclusively to illegal aliens are invalid in Florida. Those presenting an invalid out-of-state driver license during a traffic stop will be subject to the penalties outlined in Section 322.03 Florida Statutes.

“Someone who is in our country illegally and has violated our laws should not possess a government-issued ID which allows them access to state-funded services and other privileges afforded to lawful residents,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “The Biden administration may continue to abdicate its responsibilities to secure our border, but Florida will stand for the rule of law. Even if the federal government refuses, Florida will act decisively to protect our citizens, our state, and our country.”

“FLHSMV and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol are prepared to strictly enforce Senate Bill 1718,” said Executive Director Dave Kerner. “This legislation supports two of our primary goals: to enhance homeland security and to interdict criminal activity. It communicates our state policy that Florida will not provide incentives to undocumented immigrants, while reminding criminal cartels and those who are planning to unlawfully cross our national border that Florida should not be their destination of choice. Florida will not accept driver licenses from those who cannot provide proof of lawful presence in the United States. By doing this, we commit to a safer Florida.”

“This bill is about safety and security. When we enforce it, we ensure that the individuals we encounter are who they say they are and that they are welcome to enjoy all that the state has to offer,” said Florida Highway Patrol Colonel Gary Howze II. “Our priority is public safety and keeping our communities safe. We are committed to anything we can do to further that endeavor.”

Information regarding out-of-state license classes that are invalid in Florida was published on July 1, 2023, and is subject to change through periodic updates due to the revision of driver license issuance requirements in other states.