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Ryan NicolNovember 15, 2018

Former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham is joining efforts to rebuild the Panhandle after Hurricane Michael, taking a leadership position with the Rebuild 850 initiative. Graham, who finished second in this year’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, will serve as a co-chair for the group along with GOP former Florida House Speakers Allan Bense and Will Weatherford. Rebuild […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 14, 2018

Halloween is over. Clocks have turned back, and days are shorter. The contentious midterm election is in the history books (well, sort of). So now’s the time to turn toward the holiday season and get in the spirit of giving. Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s office is sponsoring four events for residents to give […]

Drew WilsonOctober 17, 2018

UnitedHealth Group announced this week that it’s pledging a half-million dollars to help Floridians impacted by Hurricane Michael get back on their feet. “We are deeply concerned for the people affected by Hurricane Michael, and we are committed to supporting local communities in the Gulf Coast region as they recover and rebuild,” said company CEO […]

Drew WilsonOctober 15, 2018

The charitable arm of Northwest Florida real estate development firm St. Joe Company said it was putting $1 million toward helping the people and areas affected by Hurricane Michael. The St. Joe Community Foundation announced the seven-figure pledge Thursday. The charitable organization has not yet decided where the funds will be directed and said it […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 26, 2017

‘Tis the season for giving, and the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office is in spirit. Headed by Mike Fasano, the entity raised over $8,000 for Pinellas-Pasco charity Nourish to Flourish. Founded by area public defender Bob Dillinger and wife Kay Dillinger in honor of their late daughter Beth Dillinger, the charity aims to provide food for […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 2, 2016

In a press availability after her bravura performance in a Monday night forum in Jacksonville, Rep. Corrine Brown fielded questions from the local media. Among other insights, she vowed to release Quick Picks this month, but she did not say whether or not she would endorse the half-cent Jacksonville pension tax contained in County Referendum 1. […]

Gary FineoutJune 2, 2016

A new audit is critical of how the administration of Gov. Rick Scott oversaw a state worker charity campaign. Florida auditors reported the Department of Management Services did not initially document costs incurred by the vendor hired to oversee the charitable campaign. The audit also found that between January 2013 and December 2015, state officials did not […]

Scott PowersMay 23, 2016

A complaint filed with the Florida Elections Commission alleges that former Orlando Police Chief Val Deming‘s aborted 2014 Orange County mayoral campaign played favorites in refunding campaign money. The complaint, filed Thursday by Connor Pace of Gainesville, contends that the 2014 Val Demings for Orange County Mayor campaign fully refunded money to a handful of […]

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Gwen Graham joins ‘Rebuild 850’ efforts after Hurricane Michael

Pasco County announces four charities for holiday season giving

UnitedHealth Group pitches in $500K to Hurricane Michael relief efforts

St. Joe Community Foundation donating $1M to Hurricane Michael relief

Mike Fasano and staff chip in big for hungry children

Corrine Brown vows to release quick picks, discusses charitable endeavors

Audit criticizes Rick Scott administration over charity contract

Elections complaint alleges Val Demings played favorites in 2014 refunds