Tallahassee politicos await with bated breath the results of an investigation by the Senate Special Master into allegations of sexual harassment and groping by Sen. Jack Latvala, but they won’t have to wait much longer -- according to Senate spokesperson Katie Betta, the report will be available next week.
Senate: Special Master Report on Latvala's Sexual Harassment Allegations 'Ready Next Week'
Negron Letter Pushes for a More 'Flexible' EAA Reservoir Footprint
In a letter to South Florida Water Management District Director Ernie Marks, Senate President Joe Negron Thursday expressed his concern that a preliminary model for the Everglades Agricultural Area reservoir called for in last session's Senate Bill 10 may have a too-limited footprint, which could set off more negotiations with the federal government and possibly delay Everglades restoration.
Brandes Files Bill to Keep Amazon Echo, Google Home Information Private
“Alexa, keep my personal information private.”
Florida Supreme Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Scott's Judicial Appointment Powers
The Florida Supreme Court sided with Gov. Rick Scott in a ruling issued Thursday for a lawsuit challenging the governor’s ability to appoint three new justices before he leaves office in 2019.
Appeals Court Tosses School Quality Lawsuit
Florida’s First District Court of Appeals has thrown out a sweeping lawsuit alleging Florida violated its own constitution by failing to provide funding for “high quality” public schools.
Et Tu, Latvala? Rick Scott Issues Executive Order to Combat Sexual Harassment in State Agencies
The halls of Tallahassee will no longer be a place where sexual harassment thrives -- at least that’s the goal of Gov. Rick Scott’s latest executive order to combat harassment in the workplace.
Jimmy Patronis Leads Money Chase Among Florida Cabinet Hopefuls
Republicans continue to lead the way in Cabinet fundraising, posting more impressive numbers than their Democratic counterparts (which are far and few between) as they continue to raise cash for their bids for a seat in the Florida Cabinet.
Putnam, Levine Continue Fundraising Streaks Over Gubernatorial Opponents in November
Florida’s gubernatorial candidates continued to mostly reel in the dough in November, stuffing their war chests as they prepare to head into the year which will decide their fates in Florida politics.
Democrats? What Democrats? Voters Largely Unaware of 2018 Gubernatorial Nominees
Orlando superattorney John Morgan left the Democratic Party last month, ending ongoing speculation he would be the party’s best shot at taking the governor’s mansion back in 2018. Despite having four declared candidates in the race, a new poll shows Democrats largely aren’t too hot on their options, hardly knowing who is running for the office next year.
Terrie Rizzo Blows Out Opponents, Wins FDP Chair Race
Palm Beach County executive committeewoman Terrie Rizzo has won the race to become the Florida Democratic Party’s next chair, the party announced in Orlando Saturday.