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Jim RosicaOctober 6, 2015

The attorney who accused a Florida judge of “kicking his ass” had earlier been described in a judicial investigative panel’s report as “rude, disrespectful, incompetent and a highly unlikeable lawyer.” On Tuesday, the Florida Supreme Court suspended Brevard County Judge John C. Murphy without pay and ordered him to show the court why he shouldn’t be permanently removed […]

Ryan RayJuly 10, 2015

Speaker of the House Steve Crisafulli has endorsed Rep. Tom Goodson in central Brevard County-based HD 51, the term-limited Crisafulli’s home district, according to a Friday news release. Goodson now represents a sliver of Brevard in his HD 50 seat, but had to establish residence in Titusville after 2011 House redistricting removed his home base in Rockledge […]

Bruce RitchieApril 8, 2015

A pilot program is a small step — but it is a step forward nonetheless, critics of disposable plastic shopping bags said Wednesday. A Senate committee on Wednesday approved a bill that allows coastal communities to create a 2-1/2-year pilot program to regulate or ban plastic bags. Critics say plastic bags become litter that choke […]

Staff ReportsMarch 12, 2015

Melbourne businessman Brian Hodgers will run for House District 52 in 2016, according the Florida Division of Elections. In a statement, Hodgers voiced his commitment to the conservative tenets which are dominant in today’s Florida House. “I am committed to making sure Florida’s economy remains strong, and the best way to do that is to make sure […]

Phil AmmannMarch 9, 2015

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced 10 appointments — including four reappointments — to a variety of state regulatory boards. Board of Professional Geologists Scott announced the appointments of Norman Meeks and Stanley Warden to the Board of Professional Geologists, responsible for licensing and regulating the practice of professional geology. Both are for terms ending […]

Sally SwartzFebruary 25, 2015

Last week, two Treasure Coast governments pledged cash to fight All Aboard Florida, and a private group revealed new plans. At meetings in Martin and Indian River counties, commissioners said they’ll spend a total of $4.2 million to battle the Miami-to-Orlando high speed passenger rail service. AAF has stops in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm […]

Sally SwartzFebruary 24, 2015

Last week, two Treasure Coast governments pledged cash to fight All Aboard Florida, and a private group revealed new plans. At meetings in Martin and Indian River counties, commissioners said they’ll spend a total of $4.2 million to battle the Miami-to-Orlando high speed passenger rail service. AAF has stops in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm […]

Tag: Brevard County

State investigators had called Brevard judge accuser “not credible”

Speaker Steve Crisafulli endorses Tom Goodson in HD 51

Bill doesn’t lift prohibition on plastic bag bans but allows pilot programs

Brian Hodgers launches bid for House District 52

Gov. Rick Scott announces 10 state board appointments

Sally Swartz: To oppose All Aboard Florida, here comes the money train

Sally Swartz: To oppose All Aboard Florida, here comes the money train