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Scott PowersOctober 29, 2016

Hillary Clinton blasted FBI Director’s James Comey’s letter to Congress about the newly-discovered email regarding her, calling his action “strange” and “deeply troubling” in a speech at a Daytona Beach community center Friday afternoon. Early-on in her speech Friday Clinton addressed the latest controversy surrounding her email, but offered no concerns about what they might say about her, […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 26, 2016

On Friday morning, 4th Circuit Public Defender Matt Shirk made a curious decision: to send what appears to be a campaign email from his City of Jacksonville email account. Shirk wasn’t messaging in his own campaign, in which he is down by 22 points to Charles Cofer, according to the most recent poll of the race. Rather, he is […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 3, 2016

What a difference a few years and a contested election makes. In October 2009, Melissa Nelson left Angela Corey‘s state attorney office. Nelson sent an email describing the “thrilling and memorable ride” that was her time as an assistant state attorney, in which she described being “inspired … awestruck … and humbled” by her colleagues. Corey’s response? […]

Associated PressJuly 27, 2016

Donald Trump encouraged Russia on Wednesday to find and make public missing emails deleted by his presidential opponent, Hillary Clinton, setting off an instant debate over hacking and his urging of a foreign government to meddle in American politics. Shortly after Trump’s extraordinary remarks, his Republican running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, took a different […]

Associated PressJuly 16, 2016

The Latest on the 2016 presidential campaign (all times local): 10:40 p.m. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence says he supports Donald Trump‘s call to “temporarily suspend immigration from countries where terrorists’ influence and impact represents a threat to the United States.” Pence spoke Friday on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” giving his first TV interview since Trump […]

Joe HendersonJuly 5, 2016

Much to the chagrin of Donald Trump and many hardened Republicans, Hillary Clinton won’t be going to jail over her use of a private email server while serving as secretary of state. FBI Director James Comey all but assured that Tuesday when, after investigating the matter, he recommended no criminal charges be brought against her. […]

Associated PressJuly 5, 2016

The FBI won’t recommend criminal charges against Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server while secretary of state, agency Director James Comey said Tuesday, lifting a major legal threat to her presidential campaign. But Comey called her actions “extremely careless” and faulted the agency she led for a lackadaisical approach to handling […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 11, 2016

Fox News reports that the FBI’s investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of private email as secretary of state has expanded to look at whether the possible “intersection” of Clinton Foundation work and State Department business may have violated public corruption laws. The bureau has been looking into whether classified material was mishandled during Clinton’s tenure at the State […]

Guest AuthorDecember 2, 2015

Hillary Clinton is coming back to the Sunshine State this week, but she won’t be getting a warm welcome: A recent poll published by the Florida Atlantic University asserts that Clinton’s disapproval rating in Florida has skyrocketed with 56 percent of Floridians viewing the “often confused” former first lady unfavorably. This is tough news for […]

Staff ReportsApril 8, 2015

The National Republican Congressional Committee on Wednesday launched paid robocalls asking Florida families to call on U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham to join other lawmakers’ demand that Hillary Clinton’s email server be turned over to a neutral third party. A recent report by Politico has now stated Hillary Clinton’s “missing” emails still exist on her server […]

Tag: email

Hillary Clinton calls FBI letter on email ‘deeply troubling’

Did Matt Shirk send a campaign email from his government account?

Angela Corey lauded Melissa Nelson when she left State Attorney’s office

Donald Trump to Russia: Uncover, release deleted Hillary Clinton emails

Mike Pence with Donald Trump on blocking some immigration

Joe Henderson: FBI may have cleared Hillary Clinton, still faces trial by electorate

No charges recommended in Hillary Clinton email probe, FBI says

RPOF seizes on report that FBI expanding Hillary Clinton email investigation

Blaise Ingoglia: Cloudy forecast for Hillary Clinton’s Sunshine State visit

NRCC’s new robocalls target Gwen Graham on Hillary Clinton’s emails