Ethics

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.

Police Chief Mary O'Connor is under investigation after bodycam video showed her flashing her badge to a deputy during a traffic stop. Assistant Chief Lee Berkaw is acting chief.

The state Commission on Ethics this week sent the case against Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried to the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings, where a judge will conduct a hearing.

The institute intends to protect ethics in government by providing education, training and information.

Hobbs faces additional consequences for ethical breaches she made when her son faced a criminal charge in 2019.

The Florida Commission on Ethics has scrapped a proposed settlement and decided to move forward with a case against former state Sen. Jack Latvala related to allegations of sexual misconduct.