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Scott PowersMay 11, 2017

Republican congressional candidate Wayne Liebnitzky called out Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto by charging that a tweet the congressman sent using the hashtag “BananaRepublicans” is divisive and beneath the office. On Wednesday, Soto, of Florida’s 9th Congressional District, covering parts of Orange, Osceola and Polk counties, tweeted criticism of President Donald Trump‘s firing of FBI […]

Scott PowersMay 10, 2017

Republican Bobby Olszewski has grabbed another endorsement – former House Speaker Steve Crisafulli – in his campaign to win election in Florida House District 44, now heading for a special election this summer with the resignation of incumbent state Rep. Eric Eisnaugle of Windermere. His endorsements, which include numerous local officials from west Orange County, […]

Scott PowersMay 10, 2017

Republican candidate Tyler Sirois raised $25,000 in his first month of campaigning for the seat opening up for House District 51. Sirois, executive director of the 18th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office, starts the race with a strong campaign finance lead over two other Republicans seeking to replace term-limited Republican state Rep. Tom Goodson. Through […]

Scott PowersMay 9, 2017

Republican Bobby Olszewski raised more than $21,000 in April, his first month, in a campaign that now will be abbreviated to just a few months to win the seat opening up for House District 44. Olszewski is one of three candidates who had filed for the HD 44 seat before Republican incumbent state Rep. Eric […]

Scott PowersMay 9, 2017

That morning mimosa or bloody Mary, or that pitcher of beer to help get through the 8 a.m. Orlando-time match between Chelsea and Manchester United is not going to be a problem any more in Orange County restaurants. The Orange County Commission unanimously voted to roll back the hours to 7 a.m. for the sale […]

Scott PowersMay 9, 2017

A week after she watched the Republican American Health Care Act pass the House against her wishes, Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy still is getting an earful on the woes of health care, on Tuesday from a chamber of commerce meeting that did not necessarily share her concerns. Several members of the Sanford Chamber of Commerce peppered […]

Scott PowersMay 9, 2017

Republican David Smith has raised another $15,600 in his campaign for the Florida House District 28 seat being vacated by incumbent Republican state Rep. Jason Brodeur. Smith’s April fundraising tally is his third straight strong month, following a $21,300 haul in March and $25,000 he lent his campaign to kick it off in late February. […]

Scott PowersMay 9, 2017

In her new response to Gov. Rick Scott‘s argument in their Supreme Court battle over power, Orlando’s State Attorney Aramis Ayala contends that the Florida Constitution is clear that she has absolute power over all criminal cases in her jurisdiction, and that the governor can only override it with her permission. The issue is whether […]

Scott PowersMay 4, 2017

In a friend of the court brief bound to raise state attorneys’ eyebrows throughout Florida, the Florida House is arguing that prosecutors have no discretion with regard to capital punishment, that the state Legislature’s intent was to rest all discretion with juries. The House filed the brief in the Florida Supreme Court case of Orlando’s State Attorney […]

Jim RosicaMay 4, 2017

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a 90-day unpaid suspension and public reprimand for an Orlando-area judge who “circulated a deceptive, misleading advertisement.” The court’s hearing panel also suggested paranoia on the part of Circuit Judge Kimberly Shepard, who believed “sinister forces (were) at work” trying to defeat her, they said. Shepard previously was a Democratic state […]

Orlando

Wayne Liebnitzky blasts Darren Soto for ‘BananaRepublicans’ tweet

As HD 44 special election candidates’ watch begins, Bobby Olszewski nabs Steve Crisafulli’s backing

Tyler Sirois raises $25K in HD 51 race

Bobby Olszewski hauls $21k in first month of run for HD 44; set for special election

Commission makes Orange County safe for mimosas

Health care costs dominate Stephanie Murphy round table

David Smith raises another $15,000 in House District 28 race

Aramis Ayala argues that Rick Scott can only reassign cases with consent

House argues prosecutors have no discretion on death penalties

Orlando-area judge ordered suspended for campaign ad