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Weekly Roundup: From Eustis to Jacksonville
There were reminders this week that governors come and go, but the rituals of the Capitol remain.
Jameis Winston Grabbed My Crotch, Female Uber Driver Says
Three years after the New York Times descended on Florida to tell the nation Tallahassee law enforcement deliberately, perhaps even illegally, coddled FSU star athlete Jameis Winston and slipped him out of a 2012 sexual assault charge, the NFL is investigating another sexual assault complaint against Winston.
Stephen Bittel Resigns as FDP Chair After Creating 'Demeaning' Workplace for Women
Less than a year after taking the job, Florida Democratic Party chairman Stephen Bittel is calling it quits, resigning amidst allegations he made “inappropriate” and “creepy” comments to six female staffers and consultants.
Vern Buchanan Pushes Back Against Trump Ending Elephant Trophy Ban
From his perch as chairman of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, a Florida Republican is stressing his opposition to the Trump administration ending the ban on African elephant trophies.
Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.6 Percent in Florida
Florida recovered nicely from being impacted by hurricanes in September as the unemployment rate dropped to 3.6 percent in October.
‘Creepy’ FDP Chair Stephen Bittel Faces Accusations of Inappropriate Behavior, Comments Towards Women
The chairman of the Florida Democratic Party — who has held the job for less than a year — is apologizing after facing allegations of “creepy” behavior which six former Democratic Party staffers and consultants said made them seriously uncomfortable.
Steve Mostyn, Charlie Crist's Mysterious Mega-Donor, Dies in Texas
Steve Mostyn, the Texas millionaire trial attorney and Democratic mega-donor who donated $2.3 million in 2014 to gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist and the Florida Democratic Party -- completely out of the blue -- died Wednesday in Houston after "a sudden onset and a battle with a mental health issue."
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Pariente's Mind Is Made Up on Scott, There's Just Too Much Evidence
In the pending lawsuit that contends Gov. Rick Scott’s successor should hold the privilege of naming the next three Supreme Court justices, one thing now is obvious: Every current justice who has actively worked against the governor should recuse.









