Ethics

Shelley and guest commenter Lakeland's civic journalist, Billy Townsend opened the phone lines and held a Talk Back Town Hall, letting our listeners guide our discussion on State Politics, DeSantis' cronyism and grifting, Richard Corcoran's...

College library books trashed, Manatee dam released, and UPS workers needing heat protection. A deputy is arrested for assault and battery. Florida revamps their gun lawsuit, and Florida commission on Ethics updates rules. There is...

The new Florida ethics law was controversial, in part, because it added more stringent requirements for people who file complaints.

Limited immunity for presidents, stopping autocrats.

gun at Gibbs High School

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Tina Descovich to the Florida ethics commission last year. The position requires Senate confirmation.

A judge has recused herself without explanation from a high-profile lawsuit involving Gov. Ron DeSantis’ travel records.

The lawsuits say the disclosure requirement violates privacy rights under the Florida Constitution and federal First Amendment rights.

Tampa curfew plan advances The city of Tampa is one step closer to adopting a curfew for teens after having held the first reading of a new ordinance. The curfew would be directed at anyone...

Black History Museum location State officials are looking at locations for a future Florida Museum of Black History. Sarasota County is gunning for the spot.   Christian Ziegler censured Yesterday, Christian Ziegler was censured and...

Bridget Ziegler won’t resign Last night, all members of the Sarasota County School Board voted to ask fellow Board member Bridget Ziegler to resign, except for Ziegler herself. Ziegler’s husband is accused of rape and...

A bill in the Florida Legislature could lead to liability for people who use artificial intelligence to place other people in a “false light.”