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Florida GOP Chair Accused of Sexually Assaulting Threesome Partner Police are investigating Christian Ziegler, husband of Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler, over accusations that he sexually assaulted the couple’s alleged partner
BY NIKKI MCCANN RAMIREZ Christian Ziegler, the Florida GOP Chair and husband of Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler, is under criminal investigation over allegations …
Florida GOP chair faces police investigation
by Kathryn Varn, Yacob Reyes Florida Republican Party Chair Christian Ziegler is the subject of a police investigation that reportedly involves an allegation of sexual …
Criminal Investigation Roils Florida Republican Party
Christian Ziegler, the state G.O.P. chairman, is under investigation after a sexual battery allegation. Democrats have called for his resignation. …
DeSantis calls for resignation of embattled Florida GOP chairman
By Maegan Vazquez and Lori Rozsa December 1, 2023 at 7:52 a.m. EST Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is calling for the resignation of Florida …
On the heels of high-profile wins, a government transparency effort seeks to expand its reach
On the heels of high-profile wins, a government transparency effort seeks to expand its reach by Anne Geggis Sarasota-based Florida Center for Government Accountability launches …
Manatee Sheriff’s Office recommends charges for former administrator Scott Hopes
Melissa Pérez-Carrillo and Gabriela Szymanowska Sarasota Herald-Tribune The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has recommended charges for former Manatee County administrator Scott Hopes. The Sheriff’s …
Column | Open government shouldn’t take lawyers
A former state lawmaker’s fight for COVID-19 data illustrates the ways government all too often keeps public information private, our Capitol Columnist writes. By Bill …
Florida doles out $50 million to contractor providing DeSantis Israel flights
A chartered flight organized by Project Dynamo arrives at Tampa International Airport on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The flight organized by Project Dynamo had 270 …
Two years and too many COVID deaths later, a victory for transparency in Florida | Editorial
Sarah Espedido / Orlando Sentinel Democrat Carlos Guillermo Smith of Orlando represented District 49 in the Florida House of Representatives. By SUN SENTINEL EDITORIAL BOARD …
You paid $152k for DeSantis’ latest legal loss, another attempt to keep public info hidden | Commentary
Gov. Ron DeSantis removes his mask to answer questions during a press conference touting the expanded rollout of the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, at Orlando …
WGCU’s Gulf Coast Life Latest Episode: Florida Dept. of Health ordered to release COVID-19 data after a two-year legal battle
Interview by John Davis jrdavis@wgcu.org The Florida Department of Health is now required to release COVID-19 data the state agency withheld from the public during …
Two years and too many COVID deaths later, a victory for transparency in Florida | Editorial
By SUN SENTINEL EDITORIAL BOARD | Sun Sentinel PUBLISHED: October 11, 2023 at 2:46 p.m. | UPDATED: October 11, 2023 at 4:23 p.m. In this …