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Ana CeballosNovember 21, 2017

Sen. Jack Latvala has learned the name of the woman formally accusing him of sexual harassment, but he and his legal team agreed to respect her anonymity after striking a deal with investigators. The special master investigating the Senate Rules Committee complaint handed a copy to the Clearwater Republican’s attorneys late last week in exchange […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 20, 2017

In a message to Florida Democratic Party leaders, embattled Sally Boynton Brown resigned her presidency — after “prayerful consideration” — effective immediately. “The people of the Democratic Party are our greatest asset,” Boynton Brown wrote Monday afternoon, “and I hope you never forget the power you have to make real change happen every day with your actions.” […]

Mitch PerryNovember 20, 2017

When the Hillsborough County Republican Party began promoting its Reagan Day BBQ weeks ago, attendees were promised appearances by Adam Putnam, Richard Corcoran and Jack Latvala. Instead, they got Baxter Troutman and Bob White. Many statewide and Hillsborough County-based Republicans were running in 2018 who put in some time at the cattle-call-style event on Sunday […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 20, 2017

This weekend on Tampa Bay’s TV program Political Connections, Sen. Jack Latvala reiterated a categorical denial of the sexual harassment charges swirling around him. Latvala, accused by multiple women as having been sexually inappropriate, has already relinquished the Senate Appropriations Chair; as the Senate investigates. his candidacy for Governor is in mortal peril. Yet he continues to maintain he did nothing […]

Peter SchorschNovember 16, 2017

State Reps. Chris Latvala and Kathleen Peters have not shown “integrity” or acted “in the public interest” in how they have publicly responded to accusations of sexual harassment against state Sen. Jack Latvala, according to a lawyer for one of his accusers. Tallahassee attorney Tiffany R. Cruz wrote a letter to House Speaker Richard Corcoran to complain about […]

Peter SchorschNovember 16, 2017

Gubernatorial candidates raised big bucks last month, none more so than Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam who added $1.2 million between his campaign and committee accounts. Putnam raised $571,932 of that sum through his campaign account and another $616,235 through his political committee, Florida Grown. The former congressman and state lawmaker spent a combined $466,801 from […]

Peter SchorschNovember 15, 2017

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Steve Andrews could be just a little more helpful. Andrews, the Tallahassee-based defense attorney, is representing Jack Latvala against allegations of sexual harassment. Recently, he claimed a desire to work with the Florida Senate’s lead investigator, attorney Gail Holtzman of Tampa, to prevent any potential conflicts of interest in Latvala’s case. “We want to work […]

Peter SchorschNovember 15, 2017

State Sen. Jack Latvala has big plans for this Friday: Distributing fresh produce to his Pinellas County constituents. What, were you thinking something else? The longtime lawmaker is teaming up with nonprofit Farm Share Inc. to hand out the Florida grown fruits and veggies. The group serves as a link between farmers with extra product […]

Peter SchorschNovember 14, 2017

I do not know any of identities of the six women who have accused state Senator Jack Latvala of sexual harassment. And, to be frank, I don’t want to know who they are until they are ready to come forward. That’s their privilege. Because what’s been lost in all of the discussion about procedures and […]

Mitch PerryNovember 14, 2017

UPDATED Agriculture Commissioner and GOP gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam denounced U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore, of Alabama, following reports that he had a sexual encounter with an underage girl nearly four decades ago. “I find the accusations repulsive,” Putnam said in a statement. “I believe that for the good of the people of Alabama, Roy […]

Tag: Jack Latvala

Jack Latvala now knows accuser’s name, agrees to keep it secret

Sally Boynton Brown resigns Florida Dems presidency

Ashley Moody, meet Ross Spano: Notes from Reagan Day BBQ

Jack Latvala reiterates denial of sexual harassment claims

Chris Latvala, Kathleen Peters lack ‘integrity,’ lawyer says

Adam Putnam widened fundraising lead in October, while Phil Levine made a splash

Steve Andrews’ dismissive ‘girls’ quip isn’t helping Jack Latvala’s case

Jack Latvala has BIG plans for this Friday

Why is the lawyer for Jack Latvala’s accuser leaving so many breadcrumbs?

Adam Putnam: Roy Moore accusations are ‘repulsive’