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Staff ReportsJune 11, 2018

One thing is clear at this point in the race for Florida’s next Attorney General: While former Circuit Judge Ashley Moody is enjoying a slight lead — within the margin of error — the GOP primary is anyone’s race. In statewide campaigns in Florida politics, two things matter when assessing the leaderboard this early in […]

Ryan NicolMay 15, 2018

Florida regulators have barred enrollment of new autism therapists after an investigation uncovered widespread Medicaid fraud by some current providers. The focus of the investigation was a therapy called behavioral analysis, which aims to help the development of children with autism. Among other violations, a report by the state’s Agency for Health Care Administration showed […]

Jim RosicaMay 14, 2018

A federal judge has denied the National Rifle Association‘s request to shield a plaintiff’s name in litigation against the state’s new school safety and mental health law. U.S. District Judge Mark Walker on Sunday turned down the NRA’s request to use a “Jane Doe” pseudonym for the 19-year-old Alachua County woman, portrayed in court documents as seeking […]

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 […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 23, 2018

The loss of life is priceless, but it seems the federal government is looking to mitigate other, tangible costs of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting that left 17 dead. On Monday afternoon the Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance, or BJA, announced it would award a $1 million grant to the Florida Department […]

Staff ReportsApril 11, 2018

As President Donald Trump moves to post National Guard troops at the Mexican border, Attorney General hopeful Jay Fant is standing by the President with expanded reach for a digital ad first rolled out in January. Per the Fant campaign, “the ad takes on those elected officials who are propping up illegal immigration through the designation of […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 25, 2018

Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody added eight more Florida sheriffs to her endorsement list Thursday. “I am truly honored to have the endorsement of these respected and dedicated law enforcement leaders who put their lives on the line each and every day,” said Moody. “As Florida’s next Attorney General, I look forward to working together to […]

Peter SchorschDecember 22, 2017

Amid speculation that state Rep. Sean Shaw could run for Attorney General in 2018, another Democrat has opened a campaign account to run in Shaw’s House district. Byron Keith Henry opened an account Thursday to run next year in Hillsborough County’s House District 61, according to the state Division of Elections website. In October, Florida […]

Mitch PerryNovember 17, 2017

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Businessman and Iraq War veteran Joe Wicker is running for the House District 59 seat. The Republican’s entrance into the race comes a day after current HD 59 occupant Republican Ross Spano announced his bid for Attorney General. “Trust in government is at an all-time low and voters are looking for leaders with a demonstrated history of service […]

Staff ReportsOctober 30, 2017

Ashley Moody received yet another Florida Sheriff’s endorsement in her bid for attorney general, this time from Clay County Sheriff Darryl Daniels. “Our community cannot play politics with public safety. We need an attorney general who doesn’t need to learn the job on the job. Ashley Moody is the only candidate who has a proven […]

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 4/18/25-Candles and remembrances are left near the Unconquered statue a few hours after the Florida State University Gathering of Unity Vigil held Friday to honor victims of the recent mass shooting. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

Poll: Attorney General GOP primary anyone’s race at this time

Medicaid fraud stalls enrollment of autism therapists in South Florida

Judge denies anonymity in NRA suit against gun law

Richard Corcoran teases ‘big announcement’

Feds chip in $1M for Parkland first responders

‘Sick and tired’: Jay Fant increases reach of anti-illegal immigration digital ad

AG hopeful Ashley Moody banks eight more sheriff endorsements, up to 33 total

Democrat files to run for Sean Shaw’s House seat

Joe Wicker becomes first Republican to file for Ross Spano’s HD 59 seat

Clay County Sheriff latest to back Ashley Moody for AG