November 08, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Not Another Florida Recount! This One Should Be SmootherThe race was too close to call and Gov. Rick Scott's lead as of Wednesday evening was about 30,000 votes out of more than 8.1 million cast, a margin of less than one-half of 1 percent.
By Gary Fineout and Terry Spencer
5 minute read
October 23, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Florida's Ethics Investigation Into Gillum to Linger Past ElectionThe Tallahassee mayor has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing in the case, which is separate but related to an ongoing FBI investigation into city government.
By Gary Fineout
4 minute read
October 16, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Hurricane Michael Lays Bare Panhandle's Weaker Building CodesMany structures did not withstand the fury of Hurricane Michael, which slammed into the area last week with winds of up to 155 mph, leaving acres of flattened houses and other buildings in its wake.
By Gary Fineout
5 minute read
September 04, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Who's No. 2 and Legal Battles: The Week in Florida PoliticsThe surprising outcome of Florida's gubernatorial primary election has put a lot of attention and focus on the Republican and Democratic winners now heading on to the November election.
By Gary Fineout and Brendan Farrington
4 minute read
August 20, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Parrotheads and Lawsuits: Buffett Endorses Graham for GovernorThat shouldn't be too surprising. The iconic Florida entertainer and businessman has had some history with the Graham family.
By Gary Fineout and Brendan Farrington
4 minute read
August 02, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Circuit Judge Decries 'Outright Trickeration' on Florida BallotA Florida judge ordered the proposed amendment removed, saying that the measure was crafted to mislead voters.
By Gary Fineout
1 minute read
July 18, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Victims' Rights Amendment Could Be Taken Off Florida BallotLee Hollander, a criminal defense lawyer based in southwest Florida, maintains that the proposed constitutional amendment that is going before voters is misleading and does not adequately inform them about what it actually does.
By Gary Fineout, Associated Press
1 minute read
July 02, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Weed, Trump and Teacher Pay: The Week That Was in Florida PoliticsFlorida's 2018 midterm election is one of the most important in years. The governor's office and all three Cabinet seats are on the ballot, Republican Gov. Rick Scott is challenging three-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, several congressional seats will be competitive, and Floridians will vote on 13 proposed constitutional amendments, ranging from property tax cuts to banning greyhound racing.
By Brendan Farrington, Gary Fineout and Joe Reedy, Associated Press
1 minute read
June 19, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Florida Sen. Nelson Will Vote Against Judge He BackedU.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, in a dramatic turnaround, said on Friday that he will now vote against the confirmation of a Florida judge who he interviewed…
By Gary Fineout
1 minute read
June 06, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Behind Florida's 'Imperfect' Payments to Victims, Links to LobbyistsThe success of the well-connected lobbying firm in winning approval for claims bills adds to a persistent debate among legislators as to who does — and doesn't — get paid.
By Gary Fineout, Associated Press
1 minute read
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