Ryan NicolMarch 7, 2019
6min553
The suit alleges the Governor's suspension "exceeded his constitutional authority."
Tag: suspension
Ryan NicolMarch 7, 2019Ryan NicolFebruary 19, 2019
7min623
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended the sheriff in January.
Danny McAuliffeJanuary 18, 2019
5min453
Erwin Jackson to appeal decision
Staff ReportsJanuary 18, 2019
9min631
Susan Bucher may put up legal fight over move
Ryan NicolJanuary 12, 2019
15min893
DeSantis named former Coral Springs Police Sgt. Gregory Tony as Israel's replacement.
Ryan NicolDecember 13, 2018
4min394
Senate President Bill Galvano on Thursday said his chamber won’t act on Broward County Elections Supervisor Brenda Snipes‘ suspension by Gov. Rick Scott. The reason: Not enough time. Galvano also points to a 1934 Florida Supreme Court advisory opinion that suggests Snipes’ rescinding her resignation doesn’t count. Under the state constitution, the Senate is responsible for […]
Staff ReportsJuly 26, 2018
8min235
Jameis Winston’s first order of business in training camp was apologizing to teammates. Now, he’s appealing for continued support from unhappy fans who think he no longer deserves to be the quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “I understand the disappointment. I’m disappointed,” the fourth-year pro said Thursday, speaking publicly for the first time since […]
Scott PowersJune 11, 2018
6min317
It looks as if all the major candidates for Florida chief financial officer have had their driver’s licenses suspended — and also having trouble keeping track of that status. Three weeks after Republican incumbent Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis was stung by a report that his driver’s license was suspended for nine months in 2011 […]
Jim RosicaJune 29, 2017
3min653
Attorney and former state Rep. Phillip J. Brutus, the first Haitian-American elected to the Legislature, has been suspended from practicing law for one year, The Florida Bar announced Thursday. The suspension became effective June 3. Brutus, of Lauderdale Lakes, also will be on probation for two years after his reinstatement, according to a disciplinary order by the Florida […]
Jim RosicaMay 4, 2017
3min387
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a 90-day unpaid suspension and public reprimand for an Orlando-area judge who “circulated a deceptive, misleading advertisement.” The court’s hearing panel also suggested paranoia on the part of Circuit Judge Kimberly Shepard, who believed “sinister forces (were) at work” trying to defeat her, they said. Shepard previously was a Democratic state […]