Skip to main content

Published by the Florida Center for Government Accountability

Donate

Latest from the Trident

Erika Donalds, congressman’s wife and DOE foe, floated as possible Trump cabinet pick

November 19, 2024 at 8:56 AM ET

If appointed by Donald Trump to be America’s next education secretary, Erika Donalds has made it clear that one of her top priorities would be …

By Melanie Payne

Featured News

November 7, 2024 at 6:30 AM ET

Facebook ‘doxxing’ target speaks out as criminally charged county commissioner and deputy face arraignment today

By Valerie Crowder

A black grand piano

October 7, 2024 at 7:00 AM ET

Receipt shows Sheriff Marceno received $9,000 piano from same LCSO “ghost employee” alleging kickback scheme

By Bob Norman

FLCGA in the News

More Trident News

Sheriff Marceno in military gear on a helicopter.

Video shows Sheriff Marceno accepting a stack of cash from former “ghost employee.” Marceno’s lawyer says the transaction was legitimate.

Posted on

By Bob Norman

LCSO releases “ghost employee” contract with jeweler who alleges kickback scheme involving Sheriff Marceno

Posted on

By Bob Norman

Allegations of money laundering and misappropriation of funds made against Lee County Sheriff Marceno. And yes, they involve a former gambling buddy. 

Posted on

By Bob Norman

Sheriff Mascara

Lawsuit alleges former St. Lucie sheriff illegally spied on own commander with hidden cameras

Posted on

By Michael Barfield

View Our News Archive

Trident Commentary

Opinion Pieces from Trident Staff and Guest Authors

Two groups pull out of plan to develop state parks. Now DeSantis needs to call the whole thing off. 

Posted on

Commentary by Martin Dyckman

Florida ethics bill will protect wrongdoing officials, keep public in the dark 

Posted on

Commentary by Martin Dyckman

White man in front of law books with Florida flag in the background

Controversial concept of “fetal personhood” is creeping up on Florida

Posted on

Commentary by Craig Waters

A white man with a microphone during a hearing.

Police oversight ban plan is just another Tallahassee power play on the people

Posted on

Commentary by Martin Dyckman