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Jim Turner

Jim Turner

August 23, 2019 | Daily Business Review

NRA Lobbyist Unloads on Proposed Assault Weapons Amendment

Marion Hammer accused supporters of the ballot initiative of peddling an "abundance of erroneous information" about the proposal.

By Jim Turner

5 minute read

August 22, 2019 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis: Advocates Keep Up ‘Momentum’ on Water Issues

Gov. Ron DeSantis said local voices are needed on the effort to clean up and protect the state’s waterways.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

August 20, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Spending on Security Up $1 Million for Governors, Dignitaries

More than half of the increase — $549,063.70 — can be attributed to the cost to cover Gov. Ron DeSantis, as he transitioned into office following the November election.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

August 01, 2019 | Daily Business Review

State Appeals Circuit Judge's Ruling on Local Gun Regulations

Jamie Cole, the lead attorney for local governments challenging the law, said he expects Leon County Circuit ruling to be upheld on appeal.

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

July 30, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Financial Regulator Search Begins Anew After Rubin Firing

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is calling for a more-detailed selection process and improved background vetting.

By Jim Turner

5 minute read

July 12, 2019 | Daily Business Review

CFO Patronis Wants Rubin Fired at Next Cabinet Meeting

Office of Financial Regulation Commissioner Ronald Rubin is accused of “alleged retaliatory tactics” following his suspension by Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.

By Jim Turner

5 minute read

July 11, 2019 | Daily Business Review

South Miami to Challenge Controversial Sanctuary Cities Ban

South Miami Mayor Philip Stoddard echoed critics' concerns that the law would discourage undocumented residents from reporting crimes.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

June 24, 2019 | Daily Business Review

State to Further Examine Grounds of Dozier Reform School

More than 500 former students have alleged brutal beatings, mental abuse and sexual abuse at the Dozier school, which closed in 2011 after 111 years of operation.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

June 24, 2019 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Signs Record $91 Billion Budget, Vetoes $131 Million

Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged that he took a light approach in the vetoes as lawmakers met many of his goals when they approved the budget on May 4.

By Ana Ceballos and Jim Turner

7 minute read

May 30, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Rubin Disputes Allegations Amid Patronis Call for Resignation

Ronald Rubin was hired by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet in late February as commissioner of the Office of Financial Regulation.

By Jim Turner

7 minute read