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ethics
The Gabber says a candidate’s campaign manager mentioned a payment for positive coverage
Tom Bixler's campaign manager did not technically attempt to bribe The Gabber reporter, but that an ethical line was crossed.
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Tina Descovich to the Florida ethics commission last year. The position requires Senate confirmation.
A judge recuses herself from a lawsuit involving Ron DeSantis’ travel records
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.
The case has drawn attention from media organizations and open-government advocates.
Hillsborough judge accused of campaign wrongdoing
An investigative panel alleged that a circuit judge made “inappropriate and disparaging” remarks about her opponent during a 2022 election.
The Florida Commission on Ethics ended a case against former Sen. Jack Latvala, who left office amid sexual harassment allegations.
Ron DeSantis names a Moms for Liberty leader to a Florida ethics panel
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed a co-founder of the group Moms for Liberty, Tina Descovich, to the Florida Commission on Ethics.
After a conflict of interest, Glen Gilzean leaves Florida Ethics Commission
Glen Gilzean stepped down from a commission, while maintaining his $400,0000-a-year job with a Disney special district.
Glen Gilzean, administrator of a special district that includes Walt Disney World properties, shouldn’t continue to serve as a member of the Florida Commission on Ethics while holding a public job.
Florida ethics panel to take up Jack Latvala case
The Florida Commission on Ethics will consider a motion to dismiss a long-running ethics case against former Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater.
A case about alleged sexual harassment misconduct by former state Sen. Jack Latvala is headed back to the Florida Commission on Ethics.
