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Jim RosicaFebruary 13, 2018

Andrew Fay easily and quickly won a Senate panel’s confirmation vote on Tuesday to the Public Service Commission (PSC). The Communications, Energy and Public Utilities Committee unanimously cleared Fay for full Senate consideration. The 34-year-old lawyer and Tampa native had been Special Counsel to Attorney General Pam Bondi and served as her Director of Legislative Affairs, Cabinet […]

Ana CeballosFebruary 12, 2018

In response to a federal judge saying that the Florida’s voting rights restoration process is unconstitutional, the state’s legal team said Monday the state’s clemency board should fix its flaws — not the courts. State Solicitor General Amit Agarwal argued that U.S. District Judge Mark Walker should not issue any corrective orders, saying “there is […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 8, 2018

If Rick Scott does run for the U.S. Senate this year, Florida’s rising economy will provide a critical talking point for his campaign. But one question might be: how much credit does he deserve? Well, all of it, at least according to Attorney General and fellow Republican Pam Bondi. Scott and Bondi, were joined Thursday by […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 8, 2018

Pensacola Republican Rep. Frank White announced Thursday that a pair of county sheriffs had endorsed his campaign to succeed Attorney General Pam Bondi in the fall. St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar and Putnam County Sheriff Homer “Gator” Deloach added their names to the list of officials backing White in the four-way GOP primary for […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 8, 2018

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After losing a bid for re-election in fall 2016, Mark Ober‘s career as Hillsborough County’s State Attorney didn’t end on his terms. So during a Florida Cabinet meeting Thursday in Tampa, Ober took the opportunity to deliver a valedictory speech he was denied a year and a half earlier. “I am absolutely overwhelmed to be in your […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 7, 2018

Pensacola Republican Rep. Frank White has been in the Attorney General race for a few months, but formally introduced himself to voters in a video released Wednesday morning. “I’ve been a consistent, principled conservative my entire life,” White says in the video. “Unafraid to stand up for our values and defend our way of life. […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2018

Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody announced Tuesday that three state attorneys endorsed her bid to succeed Pam Bondi in 2018. “As a former circuit court judge, the endorsement of these State Attorneys, many of whom have spent their lifetime dedicated to justice and the pursuit of justice for victims and their communities, is tremendous. […]

Ana CeballosFebruary 2, 2018

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott appointed Andrew Fay, the special counsel and director of legislative affairs to Attorney General Pam Bondi, to the Florida Public Service Commission. The commission had been looking to fill the empty seat for some weeks after former state Rep. Ritch Workman — a Scott pick — resigned following sexual harassment allegations […]

Jim RosicaFebruary 1, 2018

Fake followers beware: Attorney General Pam Bondi is investigating “recent allegations of social media identity theft involving West Palm Beach company Devumi and related company Bytion.” The investigation was announced on her official website. “If you or someone you know has had their identity stolen and used to create a fake social media profile on […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 25, 2018

Republican Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody added eight more Florida sheriffs to her endorsement list Thursday. “I am truly honored to have the endorsement of these respected and dedicated law enforcement leaders who put their lives on the line each and every day,” said Moody. “As Florida’s next Attorney General, I look forward to working together to […]

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Andrew Fay nomination clears Senate panel

State, voting rights group disagree on how to handle clemency process

Pam Bondi says Rick Scott deserves lion’s share of credit for Florida’s economic growth

Frank White snags two more sheriff endorsements in AG race

Florida Cabinet recognizes Mark Ober, David Gee in Tampa

In video, Frank White outlines themes of his Attorney General campaign

Three more state attorneys endorse Ashley Moody for Attorney General

Pam Bondi’s aide appointed to Public Service Commission

Pam Bondi opens investigation into fake social media followers

AG hopeful Ashley Moody banks eight more sheriff endorsements, up to 33 total