Ashley Lopez: Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll resigned amid news that she is part of a state and federal investigation of a charity organization for veterans, which is tied to an Internet cafe company suspected of racketeering.

Ashley Lopez: A judge threw out an attempt to put a gag order on Carletha Cole, the woman accusing Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll of having an inappropriate relationship with a female staffer.

Ashley Lopez: In an attempt to defend herself against allegations of an improper relationship with a female staff member, Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll made bizarre, if not insulting, remark.

Ashley Lopez: A former aide to Jennifer Carroll accuses the lieutenant governor of having an inappropriate relationship with another staffer.

Howard Goodman: Gov. Rick Scott’s task force, convening to review Florida’s expansive self-defense law, looks all set to fire blanks.