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Associated PressMay 23, 2017

When children sexually assault other children at school, sometimes the only measure of justice comes through the courts. The barriers are formidable, and can lead to long, grueling fights: Public schools in many states enjoy powerful shields, including caps on damages if they lose a lawsuit and high legal hurdles to prove misconduct. And a […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 23, 2017

With Jacksonville City Council members preparing to vote Tuesday on their next President, the outcome is starting to look clearer hours from the 3 p.m. vote to decide who will assume the lead in Council starting July. Right now, Finance Committee Chair Anna Brosche leads current VP John Crescimbeni 9-7 in the pledge count. Three councilors, meanwhile, remain officially undecided. […]

Peter SchorschMay 23, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. A somber good morning from the decks of the Disney Magic, which is sailing into the Isle of Portland and, as we learned late last night, a nation rocked by the deadliest terrorism […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 23, 2017

Adam Putnam just ended a 10-day bus tour of the state to launch his bid to be the next Florida governor. And no sooner had the tour wrapped up that a major staff shake-up took place, which some believe is signaling a bigger schism in the GOP front-runner’s campaign. Kristin Davison, Putnam’s campaign manager, was relieved of […]

Staff ReportsMay 23, 2017

More changes are coming to the Florida Democratic Party. Stephen Bittel, the chairman of the state party, announced several key staffing changes, including the promotions of Roosevelt Holmes and Johanna Cervone, Monday. In a statement, Bittel said the state party has seen a resurgence in recent months, and he is confident the “new Florida Democratic […]

Scott PowersMay 23, 2017

Call him former state Rep. Eric Eisnaugle now. The Republican from Windermere announced his resignation would come on the last day of Florida’s Legislative Session to accept an appointment to Florida’s 5th District Court of Appeals, but delayed the actual departure until late last week. With his now official resignation — spelled out in a […]

Associated PressMay 23, 2017

Officials say hackers may have obtained the names of more than 16,000 people who have Florida concealed weapon permits. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced Monday they had discovered a data breach of the online payment system that processes payments for applications and permits. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has ordered a review of […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 22, 2017

Federal Judge Timothy Corrigan is expected to sentence Corrine Brown later this summer on 18 counts related to a fraudulent educational charity, “One Door for Education.” Brown is not the only One Door participant that will be sentenced by Corrigan, as Carla Wiley — the CEO of the charity — will also be sentenced by Corrigan, Wiley’s sentence […]

Associated PressMay 22, 2017

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A small sinkhole has opened on the road just outside President Donald Trump‘s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. The Palm Beach Post reports that the 4-foot-by-4-foot hole was discovered Monday in Palm Beach County just west of one the resort’s entrances. It is near a new water main and isn’t a threat to the president’s property in […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 22, 2017

At the end of June, Jacksonville City Council President Lori Boyer will pass the gavel to one of two people running to replace her. The city will have accomplished two major things on her watch: expansion of the city’s Human Rights Ordinance and comprehensive pension reform. Yet there is one more significant hurdle to clear: the […]

Month: May 2017
TAMPA, FLA. 8/12/25-During the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2025 Florida Technology & Innovation Solution Summit in Tampa. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

Students sexually abused at school face lengthy legal fights

Danny Becton pledges to Anna Brosche as she closes in on Jax Council presidency

Sunburn for 5.23.17 – #PrayersforManchester; To veto or not veto; Trouble in Adam Putnam world; Josh Cooper is a world champ!

There’s already a shake-up in Adam Putnam’s campaign as manager inexplicably exits

Florida Democratic Party reveals key staffing changes

Eric Eisnaugle makes House departure official

Hackers may have names of thousands of Florida gun owners

Carla Wiley ‘One Door’ sentencing moved to Judge Timothy Corrigan

Small sinkhole opens outside Donald Trump’s Florida getaway club

Lori Boyer talks Jax Council President race