Gov. Ron DeSantis over the summer sent law enforcement officers and equipment to the southern border in Texas, costing taxpayers an estimated $1.6 million. The number, as Ana Ceballos of the Miami Herald reports, is expected to grow. The Herald first reported that the trip cost taxpayers $570,988, but records the First Amendment Foundation received through public […]
Editorial: State wrong to cover up bear permits – Pensacola News Journal
Florida’s first big bear hunt in 21 years did more than “harvest” almost 300 of the state’s bears. It wounded the state’s tradition of open government and public records. The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission called off the hunt Sunday, after just two days, with the score 295-0 in favor of the hunters. [Read More]
Ousted FDLE chief Gerald Bailey met with federal prosecutors – Tampa Bay Times
Ousted FDLE Commissioner Gerald Bailey confirmed Tuesday that he met two weeks ago with federal prosecutors, who have been prodded to investigate his dismissal and his claims of political interference by Gov. Rick Scott’s office. Bailey said he met with members of U.S. Attorney Pamela Marsh’s staff in Tallahassee at their request on March 5 […]
