BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Sheriff Wayne Ivey is hoping Brevard County Commissioners will green light a large budget hike, which he says is needed to protect a fast-growing population.

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey's proposed budget for 2025-26 is $206.47 million, an 8.58% increase. The primary driver for the increase is a $15.19 million rise in compensation and benefits, ...