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ethics
A deal is rejected on financial disclosures for municipal elected officials
Florida Commission on Ethics members rejected an effort to try to reach a settlement with plaintiffs challenging a Florida law.
“I fuckin’ showed up when I wanted,” Ken Romano said in a recording. “If I went five times in the six months I worked there, it was a lot.”
Pedicini succeeds with a brutal political machine that is often used to fund disinformation campaigns against his client’s opponents.
Florida Commission on Ethics will update the state’s ethics rules based on a controversial new law
The new Florida ethics law was controversial, in part, because it added more stringent requirements for people who file complaints.
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.
