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Ryan RaySeptember 15, 2015

Rep. Dennis Baxley – father of Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law – filed a bill Tuesday that would tweak the state’s self-defense statutes. Baxley’s newly-filed HB 169 is designed to enhance the legal standing of defendants who claim they acted in self-defense while using or threatening to use deadly force in a dispute. The bill would shift the legal burden […]

Mitch PerryJuly 31, 2015

For perhaps the first time this year, presidential candidates from both parties will speak to the same audience on Friday morning in Fort Lauderdale. The setting is the National Urban League’s annual meeting, taking place at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center- but the hottest politician in the U.S. Donald Trump, won’t be there. […]

Phil AmmannJune 22, 2015

Ocala Republican state Rep. Dennis Baxley announced the endorsement of Levy County Superintendent Robert Hastings in the Senate District 5 race. Baxley, the representative from House District 23, which covers much of Marion County, is known as the “Father of Stand Your Ground” for his support of the state’s controversial self-defense law. The staunch conservative is running for […]

Mitch PerryApril 9, 2015

Legislation that would allow Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a permit during certain emergency situations passed in the Florida House on Thursdaty, and will soon go to Gov. Rick Scott‘s desk for him to sign. Sponsored by Fort Myers Republican REep. Heather Fitzenhagan as HB 493, SB 290 is similar but with tweaks from […]

Ryan RayMarch 9, 2015

Republican Rep. Dennis Baxley of Ocala raised $79,500 during February for his Florida Senate bid, according to campaign finance reports recently released by the Division of Elections. That brings his total to $94,610 overall. “We are pleased to receive this much support this early,” Baxley said in a prepared statement Monday. The man who proudly accepts […]

Adam WeinsteinFebruary 27, 2015

For once, Florida legislators can vote for a gun bill that isn’t totally crazy. But most of them probably won’t. The state has been an embarrassingly irresponsible free-fire zone for years, having led all comers in licensing unqualified gun-toters, giving them leave to shoot fellow citizens with no accountability, and letting them rain hot lead […]

Adam WeinsteinFebruary 26, 2015

For once, Florida legislators can vote for a gun bill that isn’t totally crazy. But most of them probably won’t. The state has been an embarrassingly irresponsible free-fire zone for years, having led all comers in licensing unqualified gun-toters, giving them leave to shoot fellow citizens with no accountability and letting them rain hot lead […]

Bob SparksFebruary 1, 2015

Angela Corey has a job that certainly cannot be described as boring. As Florida State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial District, she gained notoriety for her prosecution of two high profile cases over the past three years. Three years ago she was appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to serve as the lead prosecutor of George […]

Bob SparksFebruary 1, 2015

Angela Corey has a job that certainly cannot be described as boring. As Florida State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial District, she gained notoriety for her prosecution of two high profile cases over the past three years. Three years ago she was appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to serve as the lead prosecutor of George […]

Guest AuthorOctober 2, 2014

Notionally, the Charlie Crist campaign for governor is ramping up its efforts to motivate Florida black voters to get to the polls on November 4. But actually the Crist campaign merely expects black voters to slavishly support him without a compensating policy effort. This should not be surprising. It is the party of Jackson’s approach […]

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Dennis Baxley files bill to aid self-defense claimants

Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush featured speakers at National Urban League Meeting

Levy County Superintendent Robert Hastings endorses conservative Dennis Baxley in SD 5 race

Bill allowing concealed carry during emergencies on way to governor

Dennis Baxley nears $95,000 for his state Senate bid

Adam Weinstein: A gun bill so sane Florida lawmakers never will pass it

Adam Weinstein: A gun bill so sane Florida lawmakers never will pass it

Bob Sparks: Angela Corey is no stranger to Stand Your Ground

Angela Corey is no stranger to Stand Your Ground

Chris Timmons: Will the Crist campaign start taking Florida black voters seriously?