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Daniel TilsonFebruary 1, 2015

It’s time we heard what Charlie Crist thinks about Rick Scott’s latest scandals. It might help us make better sense of the mess Scott made out of firing Gerald Bailey, longtime and widely respected commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), not to mention new whistleblower allegations that Scott ignored and covered up fatal failures of […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 30, 2015

Next week the Florida Cabinet meets in Tampa for the first time since they unanimously approved Rick Swearingen as the replacement for Gerald Bailey to lead the Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement. Bailey announced his resignation in December, but told members of the media after Swearingen’s appointment in early January that in fact he had […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 30, 2015

Presidential elections only come around once every four years, and the Oscars don’t pull in the numbers nearly like they used to, so the Super Bowl has become truly the premiere American event over the past few decades. And that event is much longer than the 3 1/2 hours that the game is actually played on […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 29, 2015

There’s been no official announcement, but veteran Tallahassee insiders know when Gov. Rick Scott is about to push a senior aide under the proverbial bus. Based on today’s comments by the governor, Melissa Sellers’ days have to be numbered. Never mind the fact that Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam strongly implied that Sellers lied to the Cabinet. Never mind the fact […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 29, 2015

Governor Rick Scott was in Tampa this morning, touting his proposed cell phone and TV tax cut that is designed to reduce the average Floridians cable bill by approximately $43 a year. But that’s not what the press corps was interested in talking about of course, as Scott was besieged once again by questions surrounding […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 28, 2015

Apparently, not even the Florida Constitution can save Kevin McCarty. He’s an insurance regulator in a sinkhole of Tallahassee politics. Here’s what we know about Kevin McCarty – Gov. Rick Scott is finished with him. He doesn’t want McCarty to regulate the insurance industry any longer. This week, after three weeks of stalling and avoiding […]

James CallJanuary 28, 2015

Attorney General Pam Bondi Wednesday suggested some palace intrigue was involved in the Bailey affair. Bondi, speaking at the annual AP pre-session briefing, said the Cabinet knew there was going to be changes made in Cabinet agencies but the former prosecutor suspects not the governor but his staff was behind the unceremonious dumping of the […]

James CallJanuary 28, 2015

Attorney General Pam Bondi Wednesday suggested some palace intrigue was involved in the Bailey affair. Bondi, speaking at the annual AP pre-session briefing, said the Cabinet knew there was going to be changes made in Cabinet agencies but the former prosecutor suspects not the governor but his staff was behind the unceremonious dumping of the […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 28, 2015

A St. Petersburg consumer law attorney is demanding an official investigation into Gov. Rick Scott, the Florida Cabinet and staff for possible violations of the state’s open records laws. On Tuesday, attorney Matthew Weidner sent a letter of complaint to William Meggs, state attorney for the Second Judicial Circuit in Tallahassee, requesting a formal investigation […]

James CallJanuary 28, 2015

Florida’s leading lawmakers Wednesday will speak before state editors and reporters at the annual AP pre-session briefing in Tallahassee. Gov. Rick Scott, the Senate president, and House speaker will outline their agenda for the 2015 legislative session along with Democratic leaders and members of the Florida Cabinet. The Legislature convenes March 3. Gov. Scott spiced […]

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Lake Mary, Florida, celebrates their 10-7 win against Boerne, Texas during the United States Championship baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Saturday, Aug. 24, 20204. (AP Photo Tom E. Puskar.

Daniel Tilson: Charlie Crist should weigh in on Gov. Scott's scandals

Jack Latvala blasts Cabinet members in Gerald Bailey affair

Mitch Perry Report for 1.30.15 -So when does the Super Bowl come back to Tampa?

Rick Scott gives Melissa Sellers the unofficial kiss of death

Rick Scott again says no Cabinet member objected to his desire to fire Gerald Bailey

Sean Shaw: End Cabinet monopoly, save the insurance regulator

AG Pam Bondi: Rick Scott didn’t know about ouster of top cop

AG Pam Bondi: Rick Scott didn't know about ouster of top cop

St. Pete lawyer files Sunshine Law complaint letter over Baileygate

Rick Scott and Cabinet to brief media on 2015 session agenda