Florida city rushes to control damage after reporter uncovers free-spending ways Sun Sentinel 2 days ago Lisa J. Huriash, South Florida Sun-Sentinel A public backlash sent Tamarac city officials scurrying to control the damage after a reporter uncovered their free-spending ways, newly released records show. A series of stories by the South Florida Sun Sentinel revealed that city commissioners had granted themselves lucrative perks and benefits and were on tap to consider even more. In response, one commissioner instructed the city manager to pick apart the coverage, according to dozens of emails the city released after a public records request from the Sun Sentinel.