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Staff ReportsMay 4, 2018

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As of the close of qualifying on Friday, 18 appellate judges had formally qualified for merit-retention elections in November. They include Florida Supreme Court Justice Alan Lawson, formerly a 5th District Court of Appeal judge. The others are: 1st District Court of Appeal: Harvey Jay, Stephanie Ray, Brad Thomas, Kemmerly Thomas, Allen Winsor. While Winsor qualified for […]

Jim RosicaMay 4, 2018

A former employee of state Insurance Consumer Advocate Sha’Ron James has settled her wrongful termination lawsuit after a mediation conference, court dockets show. Camille Rawls had said she was fired for, among other things, “sending James an email in all capital letters.” A spokeswoman for state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, to whom James reports, on Friday released the terms of the […]

Jim RosicaMay 4, 2018

As a May 25 deadline to complete discovery approaches, depositions continue in a lawsuit over how the state funds environmental conservation. Court dockets viewed Friday show a flurry of notices filed late last month for what are called “depositions duces tecum,” which compel witnesses to produce documents and be interviewed before a trial. Environmental advocacy groups […]

Scott PowersMay 4, 2018

A newly commissioned poll suggests that Democratic voters are seriously interested in a “unity” ticket that would be led by former U.S. Reps. Patrick Murphy, a Democrat, and David Jolly, a Republican, in Florida’s gubernatorial race. The poll’s more significant ramification, however, may be that Florida’s Democrats may prefer a compromising moderate Democrat to a staunch progressive […]

Staff ReportsMay 4, 2018

What’s called “the largest municipal-backed solar project in the nation” was announced Friday by the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA). In conjunction with 12 Florida municipal electric utilities and NextEra Florida Renewables, the large-scale solar energy project will “provide renewable energy for customers in the most cost-effective way,” a press release said. The project was announced […]

Danny McAuliffeMay 4, 2018

For some, Friday is a special day. The date marks the 150-year anniversary of Florida’s constitutionalized disenfranchisement of voters, a Jim Crow-era policy that’s still relevant in 2018, as the state revokes voting rights for convicted felons — even after they’ve completed their sentences. According to the Brennan Center for Justice, Florida is one […]

Danny McAuliffeMay 3, 2018

Another 30 days, another $2.11 million banked. Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam‘s campaign announced late Thursday that it again crossed the $2-million threshold, perpetuating the narrative that the Agriculture Commissioner has no trouble grabbing cash in his quest for the Governor’s Mansion. The newest numbers mean Putnam has raised $28.88 million to date. Putnam’s April haul saw $566,701 […]

Danny McAuliffeMay 3, 2018

Widely expected to seek another political office, Florida state House Speaker Richard Corcoran delivered a cryptic update on Thursday via Twitter. To those curious of the term-limited Land O’ Lakes Republican’s next move: “stay tuned.” I’ll have a big announcement to make next week – stay tuned! — Richard Corcoran (@richardcorcoran) May 3, 2018 Following the […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 3, 2018

The “New Republican” Super PAC, which is supportive of Gov. Rick Scott‘s campaign for Senate, rolled out a $2.4 million ad buy Thursday. The ad will run statewide starting May 7 and will run in this buy until May 24. The spot focuses on Sen. Bill Nelson’s decades in public office, “earning millions for doing so […]

Ryan NicolMay 3, 2018

Former Miami Beach Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine is set to begin a two-day trip to the Florida Panhandle Friday. He’ll start off the tour in Tallahassee before moving on to Pensacola, Destin, and Panama City. Levine, who set up his campaign headquarters in Miami, is looking to expand his support outside of […]

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Appellate judges qualify for November ballot

State settles lawsuit by worker fired after ‘all caps’ email

Amendment 1 lawsuit still moving toward trial

Poll: A Patrick Murphy-David Jolly ticket reflects Democrats’ desire for the middle

Florida’s municipal utilities go solar in big way

On disenfranchisement anniversary, voting rights activists push for Amendment 4

Adam Putnam has ‘another’ $2M month

Richard Corcoran teases ‘big announcement’

Pro Rick Scott Super PAC’s $2.4M ad buy slams Bill Nelson as career politician

Philip Levine to make two-day stop in Panhandle