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Gary Fineout

Gary Fineout

November 08, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Not Another Florida Recount! This One Should Be Smoother

The 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 Election

The 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 Codes

Many 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 Politics

The 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 Governor

That 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 Ballot

A 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 Ballot

Lee 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 Politics

Florida'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 Backed

U.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 Lobbyists

The 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