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Drew WilsonOctober 19, 2017

Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore added another endorsement for his re-election bid Wednesday, this time from Clerk of the Court Paula O’Neil. “It has been a sincere pleasure to watch Chairman Mike Moore grow in his position as County Commissioner,” O’Neil said. “The complicated issues that appear before the commission on a daily basis create […]

Guest AuthorOctober 17, 2017

Florida’s Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) currently has before it a proposal called Marsy’s Law for Florida, which seeks to provide victims of crime and their families with constitutional protections equal to those afforded to the accused and convicted. As a former judge, I support this measure. Our justice system is one of the best there […]

Peter SchorschOctober 13, 2017

Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore’s re-election bid got Sheriff Chris Nocco’s stamp of approval Friday, his campaign announced. “Mike Moore’s support for public safety has made us a safer county and we are better prepared to protect our citizens during natural disasters,” Nocco said. “His leadership is helping to transform Pasco County to be business […]

Peter SchorschOctober 11, 2017

More than eight out of ten Floridians say they would vote for a ballot initiative putting victims’ rights into the state constitution according to a new poll put out Wednesday. The survey found 85 percent of the 700 likely voters polled agreed with the proposed ballot language being tossed around by Marsy’s Law for Florida, […]

Phil AmmannOctober 4, 2017

Ed Hooper, in his bid to return to Tallahassee, picked up a major endorsement Wednesday from Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano. Fasano, a former Republican state lawmaker, has been a longtime political force in West Pasco County. Hooper, who served in the House from 2006 to 2014, is running in Senate District 16, covering […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 6, 2017

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Pasco County Sheriff and Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) member Chris Nocco on Wednesday filed his proposed constitutional amendment to give equal rights to crime victims. The amendment, if placed on the 2018 statewide ballot and passed by 60 percent of voters, would create a Marsy’s Law for Florida, to “bring assurance that victims of crime and their families […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 5, 2017

Former House Speaker Will Weatherford is backing Ed Hooper for the state senate seat being vacated by Clearwater Republican Jack Latvala, who terms out in 2018. “Ed Hooper was an important member of my leadership team when I was Speaker of the Florida House, I could always rely on him for good counsel,” Weatherford said, […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 5, 2017

Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody picked up an endorsement from Indian River County Sheriff Deryl Loar, her campaign announced Tuesday. “It’s more important than ever that we elect an Attorney General who possesses the necessary experience to tackle the increasing threats to our safety and security. Ashley Moody has spent her entire professional career […]

Peter SchorschAugust 28, 2017

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco and state Sen. Lauren Book are joining a national victims’ rights group to ask Florida’s Constitution Revision Commission for an amendment to give equal rights for crime victims. While most states give crime victims constitutional-level protections, Florida remains one of 15 that does not. Marsy’s Law for Florida, the organization […]

Staff ReportsJune 19, 2017

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri and Sheriff Chris Nocco of Pasco County are endorsing former Circuit Court Judge Ashley Moody for Attorney General. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Attorney General Pam Bondi during my tenure as Sheriff. Her commitment to protecting our state from pill mills, drug traffickers, and those who prey on […]

Mike Moore adds another endorsement in re-election bid

Frank Shepherd: Marsy’s Law brings equity to victims’ and criminals’ rights

Mike Moore lands endorsement from Chris Nocco

Poll finds Floridian’s want ‘Marsy’s Law’

Ed Hooper nabs Mike Fasano endorsement for SD 16

Chris Nocco files constitutional proposal for crime victim rights

Will Weatherford endorses Ed Hooper for state Senate

Indian River Sheriff backs Ashley Moody for Attorney General

Chris Nocco, Lauren Book backing amendment for crime victims’ rights

Bob Gualtieri, Chris Nocco endorse Ashley Moody for Attorney General