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Drew WilsonJune 6, 2018

Republican Attorney General candidate Frank White announced Wednesday that he’s put $1 million behind his first television ad of the election cycle. “As I have traveled the state, I’ve heard over and over from hardworking conservatives that they are fed up with politicians who don’t listen to them,” White said. “I am excited to share […]

Jim RosicaMay 29, 2018

Saying “this madness has to end,” Orlando attorney John Morgan called on Gov. Rick Scott to drop the hastily-filed appeal of a decision allowing medical marijuana to be smoked in Florida. Morgan spoke at a Tuesday news conference that was streamed live on Facebook. In a 22-page order released Friday, Tallahassee Circuit Judge Karen Gievers said […]

Jim RosicaMay 26, 2018

Quoting George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, a Florida judge has ruled that the state’s ban on smoking medical marijuana is unconstitutional. In a 22-page order released Friday, Circuit Judge Karen Gievers said that the ban on smoking is “invalid because it conflicts” with the constitutional amendment on medicinal cannabis approved by statewide voters in 2016. A one-day […]

Drew WilsonMay 21, 2018

State Rep. Ross Spano landed a big endorsement for his congressional campaign Monday: Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Today, I am proud to endorse my friend Ross Spano to be the next Congressman in Florida’s 15th District. Along with being a fighter for the people of Florida, Ross is a tried and true rock solid Conservative […]

Drew WilsonMay 16, 2018

Attorney General candidate Sean Shaw announced Wednesday that three state attorneys are backing his campaign for the Cabinet post. The endorsements came in from Dave Aronberg of the 15th Circuit, Jack Campbell of the 2nd Circuit and Andrew Warren of the 13th Circuit. Each cited a different strong point in their statements backing the Tampa […]

Michael MolineMay 15, 2018

Attorney General Pam Bondi filed a racketeering lawsuit Tuesday, blaming five major pharmaceutical companies for instigating the opioid drug crisis and alleging “a campaign of misrepresentations and omissions” about the powerful painkillers to doctors and consumers. Bondi’s office filed the 54-page complaint in Pasco County, which it identified as among the state’s hardest hit areas, […]

Phil AmmannMay 7, 2018

As the 2018 election cycle heats up, there’s no shortage of easy targets for campaigns and candidates. Attorney General hopeful Jay Fant has been quick to bash his opponent for taking campaign contributions from trial attorneys. Fant — himself an attorney — took former Hillsborough judge Ashley Moody to task in a recent email fundraising plea: […]

Peter SchorschMay 7, 2018

Richard Corcoran promises to make a big announcement this week, but, at this point in the election cycle, what it will be is anyone’s guess. By now, the Pasco Republican was supposed to have made the GOP primary for Florida governor a three horse race, but, for a variety of reasons, Corcoran is still on […]

Blake DowlingMay 5, 2018

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has been a vocal advocate and champion for the victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Last year in our state, a Coral Cables man was arrested for human trafficking. The headlines are all over the state — from Miami, to Boca to Tallahassee … One common element in many […]

Drew WilsonMay 1, 2018

Senate President Joe Negron waded into the Republican Primary for Attorney General Tuesday, announcing his support for former circuit court judge Ashley Moody. “The next Attorney General of Florida should possess a keen legal mind, understand the rich history of Florida and protect the rights of all citizens of our State,” the Stuart Republican said […]

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Frank White hits airwaves with $1M media buy

John Morgan calls on Rick Scott to drop medical marijuana appeal

Judge strikes down ban on smoking medical marijuana

Ross Spano lands Pam Bondi’s support in CD 15 primary

Sean Shaw endorsed by three state attorneys

Pam Bondi lawsuit accuses opioid industry of racketeering

Fundraising from attorneys may be easier for Jay Fant, if he didn’t bash trial lawyers first

Who will have the ‘come to Jesus’ talk with Richard Corcoran?

Blake Dowling: Backpage and the fight against human trafficking

Joe Negron endorses Ashley Moody for Attorney General