Ethics

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.

A federal jury was chosen Monday in the corruption trial of former Tallahassee Mayor and one time Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum.

Rep. Joe Harding, 35, illegally obtained or tried to obtain pandemic aid loans, according to federal prosecutors.

The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law has been indicted on charges of defrauding a federal coronavirus loan program for small businesses.

The former Pinellas Republican senator resigned from the Florida Legislature five years ago amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

Assistant Chief Lee Bercaw, a 25-year veteran of the department, will serve as acting chief while a comprehensive national search is conducted.