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Jacob OglesNovember 17, 2018

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi disputed news she would meet with President Donald Trump in Mar-A-Lago over Thanksgiving to discuss a potential nomination for the U.S. Attorney General position. “The attorney general says that is fake news,” Bondi spokesman Whitney Ray said in an email to News Service of Florida on Friday. The denial comes after her […]

Staff ReportsNovember 17, 2018

December 12 will mark twenty years since the passing of Florida’s former Democratic U.S. Senator and Governor Lawton Chiles. Yet, still to this day, the mark left on Sunshine State politics is very visible. Most Democrats will tell you he’s the best governor in modern Florida history. And Republicans aren’t quick to dispute. Supporters, staffers, […]

Jim RosicaNovember 13, 2018

After a public scolding of the statewide police agency, Attorney General Pam Bondi now says her office is “actively engaged” with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to watch for recount shenanigans. Several recounts are underway, including in the U.S. Senate, Governor’s and Agriculture Commissioner’s races. A joint Attorney General’s Office/FDLE statement released Monday night said […]

Jacob OglesNovember 12, 2018

Outgoing Attorney General Pam Bondi on Sunday scolded the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for declining so far to investigate the tabulation of votes in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Bondi, a Tampa Republican, also demanded Secretary of State Ken Detzner report all election irregularities in the Democratic-leaning counties to the Office of Statewide Prosecution, […]

Jacob OglesNovember 8, 2018

Outgoing Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi could become the next U.S. Attorney General, according to CNN. “There are many people in contention for that position just because there are many qualified people who would like to do it,” Kellyanne Conway, one of President Donald Trump’s chief advisers, told reporters. Sources listed Bondi in the mix, […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 4, 2018

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani bolstered the gubernatorial campaign of Ron DeSantis on Sunday in Daytona. “America’s Mayor,” who was in prime form at his first stop for the campaign, was most quotable when bashing Democratic candidate Andrew Gillum. Calling Gillum a “socialist” and a “failed mayor running for governor,” Giuliani said the election would be a […]

Jacob OglesNovember 3, 2018

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani joins Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis on Sunday during a campaign stop in South Daytona. The Republican leaders, along with Republican Attorney General Pam Bondi, will headline a rally at 1:30 p.m. at the Volusia County REC Headquarters. The group then heads to the Boca Raton Victory Office […]

Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2018

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Financially, Florida is equipped to weather the financial losses incurred by Hurricane Michael. That’s according to Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, who this week cited a recent analysis of the state’s financial resiliency from credit reporting agency Moody’s Investment Service. “The news from Moody’s Investors Service that Florida will not only weather Hurricane Michael, but […]

Ryan NicolOctober 29, 2018

The Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority (MDX) says it’s being bullied by the Legislature. Now, MDX has filed suit to see if the courts agree. MDX filed suit in Tallahassee against Attorney General Pam Bondi, seeking a finding that recent changes to the Florida Expressway Authority Act are unconstitutional and invalid. Bondi’s office says they have not […]

Peter SchorschOctober 27, 2018

They’re inexpensive, quick and ideal for short-distance trips — and they could be coming to a Florida city near you. Dockless scooters are the latest disruptions to the continually evolving transportation industry. But the two-wheeled rides — provided by companies like Bird and Lime — aren’t yet ready for a prime-time fight in the Legislature. […]

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 4/18/25-Candles and remembrances are left near the Unconquered statue a few hours after the Florida State University Gathering of Unity Vigil held Friday to honor victims of the recent mass shooting. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

Pam Bondi dubs reports of upcoming Mar-A-Lago meeting as ‘fake news’

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Old he-coon reunion

Pam Bondi, FDLE now watching recounts for ’criminal activity‘

Amid recount, Pam Bondi raises prosecution threat for Broward, Palm Beach officials

CNN: Pam Bondi in the mix for U.S. Attorney General

‘America’s Mayor’ Rudy Giuliani slams ‘failed Mayor’ Andrew Gillum

Rudy Giuliani, Pam Bondi to stump for Ron DeSantis

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Planning pays off

Pam Bondi sued over Florida Expressway amendments

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Is Bird the word?