History of Nick Navarro in Timeline

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Nick Navarro

Nicholas G. Navarro, a Cuban-American businessman born in Jaruco, Cuba in 1929, held the position of sheriff in Broward County, Florida from 1985 to 1993.

November 11, 1929: Birth of Nick Navarro

Nicholas G. Navarro was born on November 11, 1929, in Jaruco, Cuba.

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1984: Election as Broward County Sheriff

Nick Navarro was elected as the sheriff of Broward County in 1984.

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1985: Start of Broward County Sheriff Term

In 1985, Nick Navarro began his tenure as the sheriff of Broward County, Florida.

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1989: Collaboration with "COPS" Television Show

In 1989, Sheriff Navarro granted Fox Television permission to film Broward County Sheriff's Office deputies for the inaugural season of the television show "COPS".

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1989: 2 Live Crew Obscenity Controversy

In 1989, following Florida Governor Bob Martinez's order to investigate the album "As Nasty As They Wanna Be" by 2 Live Crew for obscenity, Sheriff Navarro arrested record store owners selling the album and the group members after a concert. All those arrested were later acquitted, and the judge criticized Navarro for "prior restraint," as his detectives had warned store owners about potential arrests before the album's legal obscenity was determined.

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1993: Founding of Navarro Security Group Ltd

After his time as sheriff, in 1993, Nick Navarro established Navarro Security Group Ltd, a private security firm.

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1993: Defeat in Broward County Sheriff Election

Nick Navarro faced defeat in the 1993 Broward County sheriff election.

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1993: End of Broward County Sheriff Term

Nick Navarro's time as sheriff of Broward County, Florida, came to an end in 1993.

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September 28, 2011: Death of Nick Navarro

Nick Navarro passed away on September 28, 2011, at the age of 81, due to complications from cancer.

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