Ethics

The bill adds time limits to the length of ethics investigations, requires sworn affidavits to launch complaints, and bans second-hand knowledge from being used in investigations.

The bill adds time limits to the length of ethics investigations, requires sworn affidavits to launch ethics complaints, and bans second-hand knowledge from being used.

The commission is tasked with investigating ethics complaints against elected officials and public employees in the state.

Those who have quit say the law is onerous, invasive, and an example of government overreach from the state. Government accountability experts say it promotes transparency.

The Florida Public Defender Association has expressed “deep concern” about a case involving a Liberty County judge who held an improper discussion with a prosecutor after a court hearing.

A Liberty County judge could face a 30-day unpaid suspension and a public reprimand because of a discussion with a prosecutor after a court hearing held on Zoom.

The Florida Commission on Ethics has ended a long-running case against former Sen. Jack Latvala, who left office amid sexual-harassment allegations.

Democrats immediately objected to the appointment of Tina Descovich. Moms for Liberty has been a major player in controversies about attempts to remove or review books at schools.

Glen Gilzean has resigned so he can keep his $400,000-a-year job as administrator of a revamped special district that oversees Disney World properties.

A lawyer for the Florida Commission on Ethics filed the motion this week, more than five years after the Clearwater Republican resigned amid sexual-harassment allegations.