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Jacob OglesJanuary 6, 2019

Former Agriculture Commissioner candidate Baxter Troutman faces new accusations by wife Rebecca of aggravated assault and domestic battery. Arrest records with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office detail a tumultuous and sometimes violent home life for the Troutmans over ten years of marriage, despite the couple during the course of his campaign insisting their home life […]

Jacob OglesJanuary 6, 2019

Corey Lewandowski, a former manager for President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, endorsed Christian Ziegler to become the next Vice Chair of the Republican Party of Florida. “Christian is exactly the kind of grassroots leader President Trump needs on the ground in Florida to ensure his re-election in 2020,” Lewandowski said. Ziegler, State Committeeman for Sarasota County, […]

Jacob OglesJanuary 5, 2019

U.S. Rep. Ross Spano won’t be collecting his first paycheck, he says, as long as a partial shutdown of the federal government continues. After being sworn in to his first term of office, the Dover Republican issued a statement stating he would forgo being paid for now. “This Congress is being seated at a time […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 4, 2019

In what could be his final judicial namings as Governor, Rick Scott announced appointments Friday to the 7th and 9th Circuit and Orange County courts. He appointed Bryan Rendzio as circuit judge for the 7th Judicial Circuit, which includes Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties. Rendzio, 43, of Ponte Vedra Beach, is a shareholder of Florida Business and […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 4, 2019

Governor-elect Ron DeSantis on Friday said he is recommending former state Sen. Dana Young, a Tampa Republican, to become the next CEO of VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s public-private tourism marketing arm. Though the agency’s board of directors ultimately must decide to hire Young, it would be a surprise if they did not honor DeSantis’ wish. […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 4, 2019

Fred Piccolo, spokesman for House Speaker Jose Oliva, released the following memo on Friday: After consulting with House Democratic Leader Kionne McGhee, the following members are hereby appointed as Ranking Members for the following committees and subcommittees for the 2019 Legislative Session. Appropriations Committee – Leader McGhee Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee – Rep. […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 4, 2019

In the fight to maintain Hillsborough County’s recently enacted one-percent transportation sales tax, the All For Transportation campaign won its first legal battle. A Hillsborough County Circuit judge ruled Friday the group could defend the tax in a lawsuit seeking to overturn it. Hillsborough County Commissioner Stacy White sued the county, the three cities within […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 4, 2019

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Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis has asked the top Medicaid official in the Donald Trump administration to serve as the Agency for Healthcare Administration’s new secretary. Mary Mayhew is set to take over the position currently held by Justin Senior. Senior announced last month that he would step down to take a position at the Safety Net […]

Ryan NicolJanuary 4, 2019

Rep. Shevrin Jones is stepping into the race for Senate District 35, having formally declared his candidacy for 2020 with the Florida Division of Elections. Jones, who represents House District 101, would be term-limited at the end of his current term. “I have been honored to work in a bipartisan manner to improve the lives […]

Scott PowersJanuary 4, 2019

On Friday, Florida’s Supreme Court upheld an Orange County charter amendment to make the county’s constitutional officers nonpartisan, a decision that could open partisan and nonpartisan debates in other counties. By a 4-3 vote, the court quashed a lower-court ruling that had kept Orange County’s elections partisan for the constitutional offices of sheriff, tax collector, […]

Headlines
Former state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia is sworn in as the new chief financial officer July 21, 2025.

Baxter Troutman arrested for domestic battery, wife details years of abuse

Corey Lewandowski weighs in on Florida GOP Vice Chair race

Ross Spano won’t collect first paycheck for awhile

Rick Scott makes what could be his last judicial appointments

Dana Young recommended to lead VISIT FLORIDA

House announces ranking Democrats for legislative panels

Judge rules All For Transportation can defend itself against Stacy White lawsuit

Medicaid chief tapped as next AHCA secretary

Shevrin Jones announces run for Senate District 35

Supreme Court upholds Orange County’s nonpartisan elections law