Staff ReportsJanuary 14, 2019
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Former All Children’s CEO Jonathan Ellen resigned immediately following the Times report.
Tag: lawsuit
Staff ReportsJanuary 14, 2019
Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 4, 2019
5min540
Hillsborough County and the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority both filed defenses to a lawsuit seeking to overturn the one-percent transportation tax voters approved in November. Both entities argue, among other defenses, that Hillsborough County Commissioner Stacy White does not have legal standing to file the suit. White is seeking to overturn the voter-approved county […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 4, 2019
4min351
In the fight to maintain Hillsborough County’s recently enacted one-percent transportation sales tax, the All For Transportation campaign won its first legal battle. A Hillsborough County Circuit judge ruled Friday the group could defend the tax in a lawsuit seeking to overturn it. Hillsborough County Commissioner Stacy White sued the county, the three cities within […]
Jim RosicaJanuary 4, 2019
9min1193
In a rebuke to lawmakers and the Rick Scott Administration that was stunning even for Tallahassee Circuit Judge Karen Gievers, she struck down the 2017 state law regulating medical marijuana, saying it conflicted with the state constitution. In the spirit of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, known for his pre-fight rhymes, Gievers opined that in Florida “the medical […]
Staff ReportsDecember 28, 2018
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‘Stand your ground’ case in St. Pete A Jabil employee is using Florida’s “stand your ground” law to defend himself against charges of culpable negligence for allegedly inflicting personal injury on his wife, Jennifer Chandler, in June. Charges were filed July. In a filing this month, St. Pete resident Jay Edward Chandler claims he was […]
Scott PowersDecember 27, 2018
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A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit from Indian River County, clearing the way for Brightline to consider its next steps in building a higher-speed passenger railroad that could connect West Palm Beach and Orlando. “The court’s decision adds momentum to our efforts of connecting Orlando to South Florida,” Brightline spokeswoman Ali Soule said in […]
Ryan NicolDecember 18, 2018
5min447
Former Broward County Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes is suing to get her job back after she was suspended by Gov. Rick Scott. Snipes filed the lawsuit Monday in U.S. District Court in Tallahassee against Scott and Senate President Bill Galvano. Galvano has said the Senate would not review the suspension despite a constitutional ability […]
Michael MolineDecember 5, 2018
5min326
A gag order has been issued in the sexual harassment case brought against the Florida Senate by legislative aide Rachel Perrin Rogers, blocking attorneys and others from discussing the matter with the press. That’s according to Katie Betta, spokeswoman for the Senate, who said she was barred from even providing a copy of the order. “I am sorry, but pursuant […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 4, 2018
8min573
Hillsborough County Commissioner Stacy White has filed a lawsuit against Hillsborough County, all three cities within the county, the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority and several county constitutional offices – all of which will receive a portion of the revenue created by the new one percent transportation and transit sales surtax taking effect next month. […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorDecember 4, 2018
4min270
The All For Transportation campaign is standing by its referendum charter language that voters approved last month raising sales tax 1 percent to fund transit and transportation improvements after news of a potential lawsuit emerged this week. Hillsborough County Commissioner Stacy White told WTSP News Channel 10 he was planning to file a suit blocking […]