Blog – Page 46 – Florida Center for Investigative Reporting

Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll’s Former Aide Reaches Deal With Prosecutors

August 23, 2013

Charges against Carletha Cole, the woman who accused former Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll of having an inappropriate relationship with a female staffer, are going to be dropped, the Associated Press reports.

Florida Governor And Attorney General Level Criticism On Obamacare ‘Navigators’

August 22, 2013

Gov. Rick Scott and Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi have set their sights on another aspect of the health care reform law: the people hired by the federal government to help uninsured Floridians.

Lobbyist Issues Warning About Potentially Costly Transparency Law

August 21, 2013

A new law expands the requirements of companies to provide records, worrying some that the rule could lead to unnecessary lawsuits.

Florida Sheriff Defends Deputies Shooting Innocent Man In His Driveway

August 20, 2013

Escambia Sheriff David Morgan has been defending the bizarre July 27 that has been the subject of protest by civil rights groups in the area.

Marco Rubio: Congress Should Act On Immigration Reform To Avoid Action From Obama

August 15, 2013

Now that comprehensive immigration reform in Congress is a long-shot, activists are turning their eyes to the White House.

Legislature To Vote On Possible Special Session To Review ‘Stand Your Ground’

August 14, 2013

Florida’s Secretary of State has received enough letters from state lawmakers to trigger a vote on whether to hold a special session to take a second look at the state's "Stand Your Ground" law.