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Staff ReportsAugust 22, 2018

The Democratic National Committee said Wednesday that it has thwarted a hacking attempt on its database holding information on tens of millions of voters across the country. A party official said DNC contractors notified the party Tuesday of an apparent hacking attempt. The committee notified federal law enforcement. The official said no information was compromised […]

Jacob OglesJuly 22, 2018

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While making the rounds of political shows today, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio said the FBI was right to investigate President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign’s connections to Russia and that a news conference held by the president with Vladimir Putin was “not a good moment.” But the Republican senator also stressed he has not seen a […]

Jacob OglesJuly 8, 2018

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz came to the defense of House colleague Jim Jordan, who faces accusations of covering up sexual abuse on the Ohio State University wrestling team. “How is Jim Jordan supposed to prove that he didn’t know something 28 years ago? Could any of us?” Gaetz tweeted Saturday. Instead, Gaetz alleged the accusations […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 25, 2018

Jacksonville City Councilmembers Katrina Brown and Reggie Brown were in federal court Monday afternoon for their arraignments. At least for now, the defendants, indicted on fraud charges, are presenting a united front. Both maintained their innocence in court. And, for now, their cases won’t be separated. Less than a month ago, the now-suspended Democrats were dealt a 61-page indictment detailing a […]

Drew WilsonJune 7, 2018

A new report based on FBI data lists Tallahassee as the tenth worst city in the country when it comes to property crime rates. The FBI defines property crime as burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft, however the Reviews.org report excluded vehicle related crimes in preparing its report. With those out of the mix, it […]

Ryan NicolMay 31, 2018

Florida gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis is siding firmly with President Donald Trump in the so-called “Spygate” controversy, calling the FBI’s actions to uncover Russian interference in the 2016 campaign “not normal.” Trump has repeatedly accused the FBI of implanting a spy within his campaign during the 2016 election. According to what we know so far, […]

Scott PowersMarch 5, 2018

When someone fails a background check while attempting to purchase a gun, that should be reported to state law enforcement as a possible precursor to criminal gun activity, under a bill being pushed by Florida’s U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson and a bipartisan group of several other key U.S. senators. Republican Rubio, Democrat […]

Scott PowersMarch 1, 2018

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis on Thursday denounced Florida Legislature efforts to tighten gun restrictions and said the mass shooting two weeks ago at the Parkland high school should be seen as “a catastrophic failure” by the Broward County sheriff and the FBI. DeSantis, a congressman from Ponte Vedra Beach, has made similar comments in […]

Scott PowersFebruary 28, 2018

With fresh media reports that Russians hacked into and potentially compromised election systems in Florida and six other states in 2016, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham called Wednesday for Gov. Rick Scott to take immediate action to protect Florida’s election infrastructure. “Dangerous Russian interference in the 2016 election is not only confirmed, but it happened […]

Ana CeballosFebruary 16, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott on Friday called on FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign after the agency admitted to mishandling a January tip that the 19-year-old accused of gunning down 17 people in Parkland was potentially planning a school shooting. “Seventeen innocent people are dead and acknowledging a mistake isn’t going to cut it,” Scott said. […]

Tag: FBI

DNC says it thwarted hacking attempt on its voter database

Marco Rubio defends FBI, calls Helsinki walkback necessary

Matt Gaetz dismisses Jim Jordan scandal as FBI distraction

Accused Jacksonville City Council fraudsters maintain innocence, September trial expected

Report: Tallahassee one of the worst cities in U.S. for property crime

Ron DeSantis blasts FBI efforts regarding Donald Trump campaign as “not normal”

Marco Rubio, Bill Nelson push bipartisan bill to tighten reporting on gun background checks

Ron DeSantis calls Parkland massacre a failure of FBI, sheriff; denounces state gun proposals

Gwen Graham calls on Rick Scott to address reports of Russian interference

Gov. Rick Scott calls on FBI director to resign