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May 19, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Florida farmworkers brace for more needless tragedy after state fails to protect them and a scorching summer looms

Florida farmworkers brace for more needless tragedy after state fails to protect them and a scorching summer looms McNeill Labor Management employees planting cane in the muck soil in Belle Glade. The company was fined by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration in April for all…

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May 17, 2024 at 11:30 AM

More ethics turmoil as Florida AG’s chief ethics prosecutor quits amid probe she misused job to query state database

More ethics turmoil as Florida AG’s chief ethics prosecutor quits amid probe she misused job to query state database Elizabeth "Buff" Miller, chief prosecutor for the Florida ethics commission, on April 24, 2019 at a hearing for former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum. Photo: Alicia Devine/Tal…

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May 15, 2024 at 11:30 AM

It's make or break time for 9/11 families' lawsuit; Saudis seek dismissal, 'Overwhelming evidence' cited against kingdom

It's make or break time for 9/11 families' lawsuit; Saudis seek dismissal, 'Overwhelming evidence' cited against kingdom Ground Zero in New York City shortly after the 9/11 attacks By Dan Christensen, FloridaBulldog.org The arguments are in and now it’s up to a federal judge in New York City t…

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May 12, 2024 at 11:30 AM

'Apolitical' Statewide Grand Jury endorses DeSantis's anti-mask, anti-lockdown policy choices

'Apolitical' Statewide Grand Jury endorses DeSantis's anti-mask, anti-lockdown policy choices Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees with Gov. Ron DeSantis in March 2020. Photo: The Florida Channel By Noreen Marcus, FloridaBulldog.org A statewide grand jury is writing a chapter of Florida h…

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May 9, 2024 at 11:30 AM

After state judge abdicates, Commission on Ethics to give "Maga Warrior" rare do-over hearing

After state judge abdicates, Commission on Ethics to give "Maga Warrior" rare do-over hearing State Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay with former President Donald Trump at last November's Florida Freedom Summit in Kissimmee. By Dan Christensen, FloridaBulldog.org In a highly unusual move, Florida’s…

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May 5, 2024 at 11:30 AM

South Florida prosecutors aren’t saying if they’ll enforce state’s strict new abortion ban

South Florida prosecutors aren’t saying if they’ll enforce state’s strict new abortion ban Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle with, center, Broward State Attorney Harold Pryor and Palm Beach State Attorney Dave Aronberg By Noreen Marcus, FloridaBulldog.org Going by the book, …

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May 4, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Clash between property rights and higher density rezoning in South Dade causing angst for residents

Clash between property rights and higher density rezoning in South Dade causing angst for residents A lawn sign near the proposed site for an assisted living facility in the east Killian neighborhood in South Dade. Photo: WPLG-Local 10 By William Gjebre, FloridaBulldog.org Residents of a predo…

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April 30, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Saudi Arabia wins dismissal of suit by relatives of dead and survivors of 2019 terrorist attack at Pensacola Naval Air Station

Saudi Arabia wins dismissal of suit by relatives of dead and survivors of 2019 terrorist attack at Pensacola Naval Air Station The three sailors killed in the Pensacola Naval Air Station terrorist attack, from right to left: Cameron S. Walters, Joshua K. Watson and Mohammed Haitham. By Dan Chr…

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April 28, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Florida Bar conjures up dubious ethics complaint against DeSantis critic Daniel Uhlfelder

Florida Bar conjures up dubious ethics complaint against DeSantis critic Daniel Uhlfelder Daniel Uhlfelder, as the Grim Reaper, being interviewed in Miramar Beach in May 2020. By Noreen Marcus, FloridaBulldog.org The Florida Bar is scrapping standard operating procedure in its long-running eth…

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April 25, 2024 at 11:31 AM

NRA dumps longtime Florida lobbyist Marion Hammer, halts hundreds of thousands in payments flowing to her

NRA dumps longtime Florida lobbyist Marion Hammer, halts hundreds of thousands in payments flowing to her Marion Hammer By Dan Christensen, FloridaBulldog.org No one seems to agree on the actual origin of the idiom, “The bigger they are, the harder they fall.” But it’s nonetheless useful to d…

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April 23, 2024 at 11:31 AM

Chief of FDLE Miami office retired after probe found he sent thousands of sexually suggestive texts

Chief of FDLE Miami office retired after probe found he sent thousands of sexually suggestive texts Troy Walker ran the FDLE Miami Regional Operations Center. Photo: Google By Francisco Alvarado, FloridaBulldog.org For nearly a decade, Troy Walker lorded over the Florida Department of Law Enfo…

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April 21, 2024 at 11:31 AM

Whitewash at Florida ethics commission as commissioner Freddie Figgers beats 'speeding ticket'

Whitewash at Florida ethics commission as commissioner Freddie Figgers beats 'speeding ticket' The Florida Ethics Commission on Friday. From left to right: Bill Cervone, Freddie Figgers, Michelle Anchors, Ashley Lucas, executive director Kerrie Stillman, Luis Fuste and Wengay Newton Sr. Photo:…

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April 18, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Bob Graham, 9/11, the FBI and me

Bob Graham, 9/11, the FBI and me 9/11 Joint Inquiry co-chair Sen. Bob Graham, D-FL speaking during a public hearing in on Capitol Hill in September 2002. Co-chair Rep. Porter Goss, R-FL, is at left. Committee members Sen. Richard Shelby, R-AL, seated next to Graham, and Sen. Carl Levin, D-MI a…

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April 15, 2024 at 11:31 AM

Hundreds of South Dade residents oppose proposed ALF along busway; County commission to vote Tuesday

Hundreds of South Dade residents oppose proposed ALF along busway; County commission to vote Tuesday A rendering of the proposed assisted living facility in South Dade’s east Killian neighbhorhood. By William Gjebre, FloridaBulldog.org Issues of overdevelopment raised nearly a decade ago over …

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April 12, 2024 at 11:30 AM

New records show Republicans blocked FEC probe into claims FPL used conduits to hide its illegal contributions

New records show Republicans blocked FEC probe into claims FPL used conduits to hide its illegal contributions FPL's Port Everglades power plant. Photo: FPL By Dan Christensen, FloridaBulldog.org The spirit of the Watergate scandal investigation was invoked after Republicans blocked a probe in…

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April 10, 2024 at 11:31 AM

Florida Commission on Ethics set to cancel $1,500 fine for one of its own

Florida Commission on Ethics set to cancel $1,500 fine for one of its own By Dan Christensen, FloridaBulldog.org You better believe it because it’s true.  Florida’s ethically challenged Commission on Ethics is poised to waive a $1,500 fine for one of its own commissioners. Read More More He…

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April 8, 2024 at 11:31 AM

Supreme Court is playing a cruel joke: Florida voters won’t have final say on abortion in November

Supreme Court is playing a cruel joke: Florida voters won’t have final say on abortion in November A May 2022 abortion protest in front of the Florida Supreme Court. Photo: Regan McCarthy WFSU Public Media By Noreen Marcus, FloridaBulldog.org On April Fools’ Day, the Florida Supreme Court used…

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April 2, 2024 at 11:31 AM

BSO Sgt cleared of wrongdoing sues Sheriff Tony, says Broward prosecutor conspired with Tony to convict him and win elections

BSO Sgt cleared of wrongdoing sues Sheriff Tony, says Broward prosecutor conspired with Tony to convict him and win elections Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony, left, and BSO Sgt. Gregory LaCerra By Dan Christensen, FloridaBulldog.org A Broward Sheriff’s sergeant cleared of battery and falsifying …

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March 31, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Deerfield Beach asphalt plant worries neighbors, raises concerns about recycling radioactive waste

Deerfield Beach asphalt plant worries neighbors, raises concerns about recycling radioactive waste  A radioactive gypstack in New Wales. Photo: Sierra Club By Noreen Marcus, FloridaBulldog.org Deerfield Beach residents are opposed to reopening a dormant asphalt plant that’s alarmingly close, t…

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