by John Lucas | Dec 20, 2018
When the U.S. Senate passed a criminal justice reform package Tuesday night it marked the beginning of what could be an end to an era that emphasized a get tough approach on crime. But, while Congress moves on reforming its system, Florida continues to work on...
by John Lucas | Dec 19, 2018
In a late Wednesday afternoon development regarding the Groveland Four, CFO Jimm Patronis’ office issued a clemency letter informing fellow board members that he intends to bring up the four pardons at next month’s meeting of the Clemency Board. “With this letter, I...
by John Lucas | Dec 18, 2018
The former policy director of Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis’ campaign is taking a job in the private sector. Policy advisor and legal counsel Jeffrey Woodburn has taken a position with the Advocacy Group at Cardenas Partners. Woodburn was part of the senior leadership...
by John Lucas | Dec 17, 2018
Former House Speaker Richard Corcoran, who was recommended by Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis to lead the state’s public education system, was appointed as the state’s next education commissioner. The Florida Board of Education named Corcoran at a meeting Monday....
by John Lucas | Dec 13, 2018
Senate President Bill Galvano says the Senate will not take up the suspension of Broward County Election Supervisor Brenda Snipes because her “unconditional” letter of resignation she submitted last month takes effect Jan. 4, before the chamber is scheduled to meet...
