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Staff ReportsDecember 18, 2018

Former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone has settled a $100 million lawsuit accusing him of publishing lies on the far-right InfoWars website. The Wall Street Journal reports exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui sued Stone in March, saying Stone accused him of being a “turncoat criminal” who violated U.S. election law. Stone now says his conduct […]

Staff ReportsDecember 18, 2018

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. On: In the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Cindy Kynoch is staff director. Jamie DeLoach and Ross McSwain are deputy staff directors. McSwain worked previously as staff director of Regulated Industries. Off and on: Elizabeth Ryon became deputy staff director for the […]

Staff ReportsDecember 17, 2018

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Republican Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov.-elect Jeanette Nuñez are taking input on government best practices from a number of business professionals along with current and former officeholders. The DeSantis transition team announced the Transition Advisory Committee on Government Operations on Monday afternoon. The team of more than 30 is charged with helping to implement DeSantis’ “goal […]

Staff ReportsDecember 17, 2018

Jacksonville streets are poised to be safer soon, given a partnership between rideshare giant Uber and First Coast Crime Stoppers to encourage reporting of crimes. Per an Uber media release Monday, “Drivers in Jacksonville received a message today announcing the new partnership and also providing the details to report potential crime to the First Coast Crime Stoppers hotline […]

Staff ReportsDecember 17, 2018

Lt. Governor-elect Jeanette Nuñez on Monday formally announced Alex Garcia as her Chief of Staff. The news was first reported by Florida Politics. “He is an experienced, reliable and diligent leader with a unique set of skills working at both local and national levels,” Nuñez said in a statement. “I am confident that under his […]

Staff ReportsDecember 17, 2018

The office of newly named Senate President Bill Galvano has named more staff members for the upcoming 2019 Legislative Session. Earlier this year, the Bradenton Republican selected Lisa Vickers to be his Chief of Staff. Vickers had served as a senior policy adviser to Galvano’s predecessor, former Senate president Joe Negron. Katie Betta will also remain […]

Staff ReportsDecember 17, 2018

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Gus Corbella, the senior director of government law and policy for the Greenberg Traurig firm in Tallahassee, has applied to become an interim City Commissioner in Tallahassee. If selected, he would fill in for Scott Maddox, who was suspended by Gov. Rick Scott after a federal indictment in the wake of an FBI public corruption […]

Staff ReportsDecember 15, 2018

Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis has recommended state Rep. Danny Burgess as the next head of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs. DeSantis’s transition team announced the executive director pick on Saturday. Florida Politics had first reported that Burgess was under consideration for the position. It will have to be approved by the Governor and Florida Cabinet. If OK’d, Burgess […]

Staff ReportsDecember 14, 2018

State Rep. Michael Grant, a Port Charlotte Republican, was selected to serve as the House Majority Whip for 2018-20. The news was officially announced Friday. “I am extremely pleased with the selection of Michael Grant,” said House Republican Leader Dane Eagle in a statement. “He brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and collegiality to the position, […]

Staff ReportsDecember 14, 2018

The week of Dec. 17 meeting schedule for Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis’ Transition Advisory Committees were announced Friday. All times are Eastern: — The Transition Advisory Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture will hold a conference call Monday, 1 p.m. The call-in number will be provided at www.DeSantisTransition.com. — The Transition Advisory Committee on […]

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Paula Stark is hosting Buenaventura Lakes' 'first-ever' event to honor veterans.

Ex-Trump adviser Roger Stone admits to InfoWars lies, settles suit

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Panel to advise Ron DeSantis on government operations

Uber, Crime Stoppers team up in Jacksonville

Jeanette Nuñez names Alex Garcia as Chief of Staff

Senate President, Minority Leader offices staff up

Gus Corbella: It’s ‘a brand new day in Tallahassee‘

Danny Burgess recommended to become head of Veterans’ Affairs

Michael Grant named House Republican Whip

Ron DeSantis transition announces more advisory panel meetings