June 17, 2014 - 6:00pm
Commissioners Give Labor Unions a Boost in Broward
June 17, 2014 - 6:00pm
Rick Scott Announces Christy Daly as DJJ Interim Secretary
Submitted by Anonymous on June 17, 2014 - 3:14pm
Gov. Rick Scott signed a law on Tuesday tooverhaul the juvenile justice system with the aim of maintaining public safety. HB 7055 aims to codify principles and reform efforts which have contributed to lower juvenile recidivism rates in Florida.
On top of signing the bill, Gov. Scott also announced Christy Daly will become the interim secretary of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice following Secretary Wansley Walters retirement later this month.
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Nan Rich Qualifies to Make the Primary Ballot
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 17, 2014 - 2:43pm
Former Florida Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich announced on Tuesday that she has qualified to make the gubernatorial primary ballot in August. Rich will take on former Gov. Charlie Crist, who qualified on Monday.
It's official, I qualified to be on the ballot for the Florida governor's race!" Rich announced on Tuesday afternoon. I was surrounded by friends and supporters in Tallahassee this morning when I filed to qualify to run as a Democrat for governor of Florida. Today, I reaffirm my commitment to this race and my commitment to Floridas voters.
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Marco Rubio: Send Benghazi Mastermind to Guantanamo Bay
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 17, 2014 - 1:45pm
With American forces capturing Ahmed Abu Khattala, who is suspected of masterminding the attacks on the embassy in Benghazi, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said he should be taken to Guantanamo Bay.
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Looking for Love
June 17, 2014 - 6:00pm
Rick Scott and Charlie Crist Exchange Ethics Charges
June 16, 2014 - 6:00pm
The two leading gubernatorial candidates are exchanging attacks over ethics as the mud is flying, even with more than four and a half months to go until the election.
After qualifying for the ballot on Monday, former Gov. Charlie Crists team went after Gov. Rick Scott on education. Crist is the favorite for the Democratic nomination to challenge Scott despite spending most of his political life as a Republican.
Marco Rubio Calls for Aid to Ukraine, Sanctions on Russia
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 17, 2014 - 10:35am
From his perch on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., a possible Republican presidential candidate in 2016, continues to criticize Russias actions against Ukraine. On Monday, Rubio called for additional sanctions imposed on Russia and giving more support to Ukraine.
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Curt Clawson Wins Backing of National Pro-Life Group
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 17, 2014 - 10:14am
Pro-life PAC Susan B. Anthony (SBA) List Candidate Fund announced it was backing businessman Curt Clawson in the special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., in Congress. Clawson is the Republican nominee in the race.
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Scott, Crist Release Personal Finances
Submitted by Anonymous on June 17, 2014 - 9:55am
Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist released their own personal finance reports Monday evening, revealing both their net worths and personal investments.
"For the purposes of qualifying as a candidate for re-election, I have disclosed my financial assets today," said Scott. "However, before that and immediately after filing, these assets were under the management of an independent financial professional in a blind trust in order to avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest."
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