Ethics

There is an open investigation related to a nonprofit linked to First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature Hope Florida program.

Trump attacks Big Law firms to settle his political grievances. Some firms capitulate and others go on the defensive.

Kimberly J. Lau – Specters Of The Marvelous: Race and the Development Of The European Fairy Tale “Picture yourself in a fairy-tale world. There you are, among the princes and princesses, peasants and paupers, among...

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.

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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...