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Florida, United States · FloridaAndrew Bain, the Orlando area State Attorney appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, will seek election without party affiliation. While Bain originally filed as a Republican candidate, he informed the Division of Elections earlier this month he planned to run with no party affiliation instead. On April 24, he signed a candidate oath to that effect and he paid the qualification fee to run for a four-year term running the State Attorney’s Office for the …See the Story
Andrew Bain running for Orlando area State Attorney as an independent
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Florida, United States · FloridaThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is recommending that a judge suspend Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony’s law enforcement certification for six months because he lied on past driver’s license applications. FDLE Assistant General Counsel Andrew Digby wrote that Tony violated the public’s trust by failing to disclose that his driver’s license had been suspended in Pennsylvania in 1993 and 1998. “The offense of falsifying information on …See the Story
FDLE seeks Broward Sheriff's suspension over license application lies
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California, United States · CaliforniaJennifer Barbosa, a Republican who once ran for Congress in California, has filed to challenge U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee in a Florida GOP Primary. Now a Plant City resident, Barbosa appears to be the latest Republican to answer a call from former President Donald Trump for an “America First” candidate in Florida’s 15th Congressional District. Barbosa on April 23 filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to run in CD 15…See the Story
Jennifer Barbosa files to challenge Laurel Lee in CD 15
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Florida, United States · FloridaFormer Delray Beach City Commissioner Adam Frankel has earned support from the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) as he mounts a bid to become Palm Beach County’s next Public Defender. The FOP serves as a union for law enforcement officers, giving Frankel some significant support to tout as he makes his run. “I am proud to receive the endorsement of The Fraternal Order of Police,” Frankel said. “Their support highlights our shared commitment to a f…See the Story
Police union endorses Adam Frankel for Palm Beach County Public Defender
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Democratic Primary · FloridaIt looks like former U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson will follow through and run for Senate. The Orlando Democrat has paid a qualifying fee to appear on the ballot to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. The move adds one more prominent name to the Democratic Primary ballot. Grayson qualified the same day as former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel Powell — who is running with the support of President Joe Biden — and days after aerospace businessman Stanle…See the Story
Alan Grayson qualifies for U.S. Senate, adding to Democratic Primary field
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Florida, United States · FloridaThe Lincoln Project, the group known for its anti-Donald Trump advertisements often written and shot with a combination of humor and shock factor, has won two prestigious awards for its political media. It won the Webby Awards’ People’s Voice award for its “America or Trump” ad campaign, and a Pollie Award for Best PAC Campaign for its “Audience of One” series. “Our followers are truly the heartbeat of what we do, and we owe a great debt of gra…See the Story
Anti-Donald Trump Lincoln Project takes home 2 awards for, you guessed it, anti-Trump ads
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Florida, United States · FloridaA former teacher at a Jacksonville arts school could be in prison for decades for misdeeds in the classroom. State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced that Jeffrey Clayton, formerly of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, “has pleaded guilty to the court to two Offenses Against Students by Authority Figures; Indecent, Lewd, or Lascivious Touching of Certain Minors; and Unlawful Use of Two-Way Communications Device, all related to his job as a high…See the Story
Disgraced Jacksonville teacher faces prison term of up to 40 years for grooming
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Gaza · GazaLast Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a pair of bills restocking the My Safe Florida Homes program with cash. One measure (SB 7028) adds another $200 million to the program to help erase a backlog. It also prioritizes elderly, low-income residents for new grants. The My Safe Florida Homes program provides free wind mitigation inspections for homeowners and offers …See the Story
Last Call for 4.24.24 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics
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