Ana Ceballos, Author at Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Ana CeballosNovember 20, 2017

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, there’s one more thing people can be thankful for this year: the price of a Thanksgiving meal is the most affordable it’s been in five years. This year’s meal will cost below $5 per person, considering the average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people is estimated at $49.12, […]

Ana CeballosNovember 20, 2017

Even as some Floridians cut back on spending this holiday season because of unforeseen costs brought by Hurricane Irma, overall holiday spending across the state is expected to increase, according to an annual study conducted by the Florida Retail Federation. Shoppers are expected to spend an average of $967 on gifts, breaking down to people […]

Ana CeballosNovember 20, 2017

Judy Mount, who was tapped to temporarily serve as chair for the Florida Democratic Party following Stephen Bittel‘s abrupt departure, had eyed a run to be the permanent chair but on Monday she said she reconsidered and won’t be seeking that post. “I have always supported the Florida Democratic Party, its candidates and the causes […]

Ana CeballosNovember 20, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday a state tourism record, attributing it in part to the “aggressive marketing efforts” of VISIT FLORIDA, which has been entangled in a political fight for its existence, largely funded by taxpayers. Scott said the state welcomed 88.2 million tourists in the first nine months of the year, which is a […]

Ana CeballosNovember 19, 2017

As Florida Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Bittel resigns in disgrace, the state party’s president, Sally Boynton Brown, came short of defending his inappropriate behavior toward women by saying she never experienced it and that she was “heartbroken” women did not feel comfortable coming to her with complaints. But two former staffers, who asked Florida Politics […]

Ana CeballosNovember 17, 2017

Florida Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Bittel said Friday he is resigning following reports that he would belittle and make suggestive remarks to women which created a hostile workplace environment. His tenure at the helm of the state’s party did not last a year, and his resignation will be formally submitted early next week. Judy Mount, […]

Ana CeballosNovember 17, 2017

Allison Tant, the former Florida Democratic Party chairwoman, said Friday that out of “moral necessity” Stephen Bittel, the current party chairman criticized for creating a hostile work environment for women, should step down. Tant said that since she left, and Bittel took over in January, at least seven women — who are in their 20s […]

Ana CeballosNovember 17, 2017

Gwen Graham, a top Democratic gubernatorial candidate, has asked Florida Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Bittel to resign following reports that he was “creepy” and “demeaning” toward women in the workplace. Graham said this morning she called Bittel — who has apologized for his behavior and did not deny the account of six unnamed women who […]

Ana CeballosNovember 17, 2017

Florida Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Bittel has been accused of creating a hostile workplace environment for women by making constant inappropriate comments and suggestion, according to six unnamed women who talked to POLITICO Florida. While the women told POLITICO that they were never inappropriately touched, they said Bittel’s suggestive remarks, invitations to go on his […]

Ana CeballosNovember 17, 2017

As the Senate investigates sexual harassment allegations against Sen. Jack Latvala, Senate President Joe Negron has hired a legal team to represent him through the proceedings. After the Senate General Counsel Dawn Roberts recused herself from the probe that is expected to stretch for about a month, Negron found itself in need of legal help […]

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Cost of Thanksgiving dinner hits lowest point in five years

In spite of Hurricane Irma, robust holiday spending is expected

Judy Mount will not run to be Florida Democratic Party chair

Visit Florida reports record nine-month tourism numbers

Florida Democratic Party president accused of ‘enabling’ chair’s inappropriate behavior

Florida Democratic Party leader resigns after complaints that he belittled women

Former FDP chairwoman aware of Bittel’s ‘objectifying’ behavior, calls on him to resign

Gwen Graham: Florida Democratic Party Chair Stephen Bittel ‘must resign’

Former Florida Democratic Party staffers say chair made ‘demeaning’ remarks toward women

Senate hires Gray Robinson’s legal representation during Jack Latvala probe