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Peter SchorschJanuary 16, 2015

The latest development in the removal of Gerald Bailey as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner is playing out on Facebook. Gov. Rick Scott’s office orchestrated Bailey departure and told the veteran lawmen that Scott had the backing of the Florida Cabinet, which oversees the department. Former FDLE Commissioner Jim York has written an […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 16, 2015

The latest development in the removal of Gerald Bailey as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner is playing out on Facebook. Gov. Rick Scott’s office orchestrated Bailey departure and told the veteran lawmen that Scott had the backing of the Florida Cabinet, which oversees the department. Former FDLE Commissioner Jim York has written an […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 15, 2015

A new scandal exploded across Tallahassee on Tuesday afternoon after Gov. Rick Scott admitted that Gerald Bailey did not voluntarily resign as commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, but was forced out against his will. Under Florida law, the governor cannot fire the head of FDLE without the support of at least one other member […]

Adam WeinsteinJanuary 15, 2015

Be proud, Floridians! With just a tad under 700 days left until the next presidential election, our state is already the clear winner. The Beltway media have all but elected Miamian Jeb Bush, whose campaign boils down to three words: “Not Mitt Romney.” But even if Jeb falters, the Sunshine State boasts plenty of […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 14, 2015

Florida has it rough. The Sunshine State is constantly being mocked for crazy criminals, silly politicians and an over abundance of old people. Now, according to a study, it’s being dubbed a pretty crappy place for people working in STEM fields. Of 100 studies looked at by analysts for WalletHub, three Florida cities rank in the […]

Mark FerruloJanuary 14, 2015

The new Legislature has been sworn in. At their swearing-in, members took an oath of office, placed their hands on a Bible and promised to uphold the Florida Constitution. Legislatures have tinkered in nefarious ways with voter-passed constitutional amendments in the past, but this new Legislature must do the right thing when implementing Amendment 1, […]

Ryan RayJanuary 14, 2015

Even in the wake of so much success for the Florida GOP in the 2014 midterms, this year’s race for chair of the state Republican Party has become a contentious affair. With three serious contenders after her job — Spring Hill state Rep. Blaise Ingoglia, former Marion County state Rep. Kurt Kelley and Martin County […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 13, 2015

Former Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Ananth Prasad is going back to the Missouri-based consulting firm he left to head the state agency. HNTB Corporation announced Prasad has returned to lead the firm’s transportation practice, concentrating on working with state transportation departments. Prasad, a professional engineer, spent two years with HNTB prior to taking the […]

Mark FerruloJanuary 13, 2015

The new Legislature has been sworn in. At their swearing-in, members took an oath of office, placed their hands on a Bible and promised to uphold the Florida Constitution. Legislatures have tinkered in nefarious ways with voter-passed constitutional amendments in the past, but this new Legislature must do the right thing when implementing Amendment 1, […]

Associated PressJanuary 13, 2015

A new leader was named to Florida’s main law enforcement agency on Tuesday – but questions remain about why Gov. Rick Scott abruptly shook up the agency. Scott and the Florida Cabinet voted to appoint Richard Swearingen as the new commissioner for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Swearingen is a longtime veteran of the […]

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Former FDLE commissioner raises more questions about Rick Scott's firing of Gerald Bailey

Former FDLE commissioner raises more questions about Rick Scott’s firing of Gerald Bailey

Peter Schorsch: What’s the Scott administration going to do about Bailey’s firing?

Adam Weinstein: America's next president may be the Floridian you don't expect

Florida ranks in bottom five of cities to work in STEM fields

Mark Ferrulo: Don’t slap Amendment 1 voters in the face

With contest uncertain, RPOF chair Leslie Dougher brandishes endorsements from former party leaders

Former FDOT chief Ananth Prasad rejoins Missouri consulting firm

Mark Ferrulo: Don't slap Amendment 1 voters in the face

Governor won't explain shakeup at state police agency