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Jim RosicaNovember 8, 2015

Rhea Chiles, widow of former Florida Gov. Lawton Chiles, died Sunday, according to a statement from her family. She was 84. Chiles, who was being attended by hospice workers, died at her home on Anna Maria Island along the coast of Manatee County. Mrs. Chiles was known for her efforts in 1973 to create Florida […]

Peter SchorschApril 9, 2014

With lawmakers dressed in sweaters to stave off the cold and holiday displays set in the Capitol Rotunda, Senate President Andy Gardiner and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli gaveled in a rare December special session of the Florida Legislature. Almost immediately after Democrat Charlie Crist unseated Republican Rick Scott last month in the most expensive gubernatorial […]

Susan ClaryNovember 4, 2013

Charlie Crist announced Monday (Nov. 4) that he once again is a candidate for Florida governor. He has been expected to announce his run since last year’s presidential race when he campaigned for President Obama and spoke at the Democratic National Convention. In anticipation, the Republican Party of Florida launched an anti-Crist website – This […]

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Rhea Chiles, former Florida first lady, dies at 84

Peter Schorsch: Here’s what a December special session might look like

Susan Clary: Dems must rally behind winner or risk repeat of 2002