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Jim RosicaOctober 5, 2018

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Jeremiah Hawkes, formerly a top official under Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco, is now general counsel of the Florida Senate, its spokeswoman said Friday. Hawkes, who started Monday, will be paid $135,000 a year. He replaces Dawn Roberts, who served as the Senate’s top lawyer under outgoing Senate President Joe Negron. Roberts is returning to her […]

Drew WilsonAugust 27, 2018

There’s one day left before Republicans decide which of four candidates will carry the GOP banner in the statewide race for Agriculture Commissioner, and Sebring Sen. Denise Grimsley is out with a new video montage of her campaign looking to pump up her supporters. The video, replete with chunky guitar riffs that would be just […]

Drew WilsonAugust 1, 2018

Land O’ Lakes Republican Ardian Zika is rolling out a new ad touting an endorsement from Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco in the Republican primary for House District 37. “I’m Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco and in this election, I’m standing with Ardian Zika for state representative,” Nocco says in the ad. “Ardian stands with […]

Danny McAuliffeJuly 19, 2018

A popular Republican from Pasco County is throwing his weight behind Denise Grimsley in the race for Agriculture Commissioner. “Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture serves farmers, ranchers and more,” said Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco in a Thursday news release. “She must protect consumers. And there’s just one candidate I trust with that job: Denise Grimsley. Denise isn’t […]

Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

Land O’ Lakes Republican Ardian Zika announced Monday that Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano and Sheriff Chris Nocco have endorsed his campaign to succeed House Speaker Richard Corcoran in House District 37. “Ardian Zika left a civil war-torn country to seek freedom and opportunity in the United States. I’ve represented the people of Pasco County, as their Tax […]

Drew WilsonApril 11, 2018

Two dozen county sheriffs across the state said Wednesday that they were in favor of a Constitution Revision Commission proposal that would add a “crime victim bill of rights” to the Florida Constitution. The endorsements represent more than a third of Florida’s 67 county sheriffs. The proposal, known as “Marsy’s Law,” would put several rights […]

Jim RosicaMarch 20, 2018

A proposed constitutional amendment to give equal rights to crime victims won preliminary approval from the full Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) on Monday. Commissioners voted 30-3 to send the measure (P96) to the panel’s Style and Drafting Committee for preparation as a ballot question. Hank Coxe, Arthenia Joyner and Bob Solari voted against it. The proposal still faces a final […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 9, 2018

Mike Wells picked up an endorsement Tuesday for his Pasco County Commission re-election campaign from county tax collector and former Republican state Rep. Mike Fasano. “It is my honor to endorse Mike Wells for Pasco County Commissioner. Mike is a true community servant, with the experience necessary to effectively advocate on behalf of Pasco County […]

Joe HendersonDecember 30, 2017

Richard Corcoran apologized as he slid into his seat on the outdoor patio at The Capital Grille, an upscale eatery at Tampa’s swank International Mall. He was running a little late and battling a head cold. Corcoran passed on his usual glass of red wine. Instead, he opted for chilled Fiji bottled water. Our waiter […]

Drew WilsonNovember 15, 2017

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Pasco County Commissioner Mike Wells picked up Sheriff Chris Nocco’s stamp of approval for his reelection bid, his campaign announced Wednesday. “Commissioner Wells is dedicated to protecting and providing for the safety and security of the residents of Pasco County. It has been a privilege to serve alongside Commissioner Wells as together we work tirelessly […]

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Personnel note: Jeremiah Hawkes now state Senate’s top lawyer

Denise Grimsley releases hype reel ahead of GOP primary for Ag. Commissioner

Chris Nocco gives full endorsement of Ardian Zika in new ad

Chris Nocco endorses Agriculture Commissioner hopeful Denise Grimsley

Ardian Zika adds two major endorsements for HD 37 campaign

Sheriffs back Marsy’s Law

‘Marsy’s Law’ wins initial OK as state constitutional amendment

Mike Fasano endorses Mike Wells for Pasco County Commission

Richard Corcoran: 2017 Florida Politician of the Year

Pasco Commissioner Mike Wells earns endorsement from Sheriff Chris Nocco