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Jim RosicaOctober 27, 2016

Susan Ledford wasn’t an immediately recognizable name from the Tallahassee Democrat‘s newsroom. Unlike Gerald Ensley or Bill Cotterell, she didn’t ride on parade floats or get to be known by governors and lawmakers. But for nearly three decades, Ledford helped make the trains run on time, night after night. Ledford — who’s been a copy editor, page designer, […]

Jim RosicaOctober 27, 2016

A second appeals court now has declared unconstitutional the state law limiting the amount of money awarded for pain and suffering when medical malpractice results in injury. The 2nd District Court of Appeal in Lakeland this week joined the 4th District’s opinion regarding caps on what are known as “noneconomic damages.” The Florida Supreme Court still is reviewing […]

Jim RosicaOctober 27, 2016

The Nature Conservancy in Florida has announced a flurry of staff changes. Greg Knecht was promoted to Deputy State Director from directing the Conservancy’s land protection program in Florida, executive director Temperince Morgan said in a Wednesday statement. Knecht spent nearly 20 years at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, most recently in the office of the Secretary as Director of the […]

Jim RosicaOctober 26, 2016

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GOP nominee Neal Dunn likely has the win for the 2nd Congressional District in the bag, but that’s not stopping him from raising money. Federal Election Commission “48-hour notices” show contributions this month from the Holland & Knight law firm’s Committee for Effective Government ($1,000) and the Action Committee for Rural Electrification ($2,500). Such notices […]

Jim RosicaOctober 26, 2016

A pivotal hearing in a lawsuit over the state’s environmental funding is coming up in December. Lawyers for the Legislature and environmental advocacy groups are set to argue over a summary judgment motion Dec. 5 before Circuit Judge Charles W. Dodson in Tallahassee. Granting such motions allows parties to win a case without a trial. Florida Wildlife […]

Jim RosicaOctober 25, 2016

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Gov. Rick Scott said he won’t be attending GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump‘s Tallahassee rally on Tuesday night because of a scheduling conflict. His daily schedule shows a 4:45 p.m. “Teacher of the Year” event and a “Leadership Dinner” at the Governor’s Mansion from 6-7:30 p.m. Trump’s rally is set to begin at 6 p.m. on […]

Jim RosicaOctober 25, 2016

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It’s always a bad sign when a judge says he’s “not sure what we’re supposed to be doing.” Leon County Circuit Judge Charles W. Dodson took no action Tuesday in a hearing on a case seeking to disqualify state Rep. Dan Raulerson from running for re-election to his House District 58 seat. His Democratic opponent, Jose N. Vazquez Figueroa, […]

Jim RosicaOctober 25, 2016

The body that administers Florida’s bar exam discriminates by asking applicants about their mental health, according to a federal lawsuit filed this month. A “John Doe” plaintiff filed suit in Tallahassee, where the Florida Board of Bar Examiners is headquartered. He says the Board violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by asking aspiring lawyers about […]

Jim RosicaOctober 24, 2016

It’s been nearly five months since the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments over whether to expand slot machines in the state. Though the justices never set a timeline on when to expect a decision, the smart money says: Expect something by early next year. That’s because that’s when the Legislature will start drawing up the state budget, […]

Jim RosicaOctober 24, 2016

The state’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) will ask lawmakers next session to consider legislation to “allow law enforcement to use drones for traffic crash management.” The proposed bill is part of a “legislative concepts” package Executive Director Terry Rhodes plans to present at Tuesday’s Florida Cabinet meeting. The state law governing drones, the Freedom […]

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Putting a face on Gannett’s ‘2 percent workforce reduction’

Another appellate court finds med mal caps unconstitutional

Nature Conservancy in Florida remakes executive team

Money keeps rolling in for Neal Dunn’s CD 2 bid

December hearing set for environmental Amendment 1 lawsuit

Rick Scott won’t attend Donald Trump Tallahassee rally

No action taken in Dan Raulerson ‘Wite-Out’ case

Mental health questions on Florida bar application are discriminatory, suit says

Slot machine decision could come in time for session

State’s DHSMV seeking permission to use drones