Does the State of Florida and Local Governments Have a Kent Security Problem?

Does the State of Florida and Local Governments Have a Kent Security Problem?

Javier Manjarres
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January 14, 2025
Florida-based security firm Kent Security Services could be on the verge of being inundated with unprecedented scrutiny. According to Miami Herald reports Brothers Oren, Tal and Alon Alexander are subject to an avalanche of sexual assault-related allegations. The Alexander family is tied to various business interests, including a private security company Kent Security Services, which was founded […]
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Civil Rights Group Sues DeSantis for Not Calling Special Elections for Legislative Seats

Civil Rights Group Sues DeSantis for Not Calling Special Elections for Legislative Seats

Liv Caputo
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January 9, 2025
A top civil rights group is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis for not setting special election dates for two legislative seats that are, or soon will be, vacant—more than a month after the resignations were announced. The suit was filed on behalf of two Floridians in Leon County Circuit Court Thursday by the American Civil Liberties […]
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Coral Gables mayors' defamation case renews correlation after ABC settles with Trump

Coral Gables mayors' defamation case renews correlation after ABC settles with Trump

Michael Costeines
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December 18, 2024
CORAL GABLES, Fla. - The recent defamation settlement between ABC News and President-elect Donald Trump has brought back elements of a similar case filed by Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago against a local Spanish-language radio station in December 2023. According to a report by the Miami Herald, Lago then accused Actualidad 1040 AM radio host […]
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Another lawsuit! Pro-abortion advocates sue DeSantis Admin over ad-related threats, censorship

Another lawsuit! Pro-abortion advocates sue DeSantis Admin over ad-related threats, censorship

Liv Caputo
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October 16, 2024
The group behind Florida's proposed abortion rights amendment filed a lawsuit Wednesday claiming First Amendment violations against Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration after a state agency threatened to criminally charge TV stations airing the campaign's allegedly "dangerous" pro-abortion ad. Floridians Protecting Freedom, the group who got the pro-abortion Amendment 4 on the ballot, slammed the state […]
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Defamation Bill Faces Claims of Back-Door Dealings, Unconstitutionality

Defamation Bill Faces Claims of Back-Door Dealings, Unconstitutionality

Liv Caputo
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February 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The bill sponsor for a defamation bill threatening increased penalties for journalists and news outlets faced bizarre allegations of secret, back-door dealings in Wednesday's House Judiciary Committee, while the bill itself faced down claims of unconstitutionality. Proposed by Republican Rep. Alex Andrade, HB 757 presumes that if a reporter published a false statement by an anonymous […]
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DeSantis Wins Disney Lawsuit After Federal Judge Dismisses Case

DeSantis Wins Disney Lawsuit After Federal Judge Dismisses Case

Jackson Bakich
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January 31, 2024
U.S. District Court Judge Allen Winsor has dismissed Disney’s lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) after he stripped them of their special improvement district status. The Reedy Creek Improvement District (also known as RCID or Reedy Creek) “effectively controlled the district’s board,” but the State of Florida amended the district’s structure after the company criticized […]
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Judge Reinstates Gag Order on President Trump

Judge Reinstates Gag Order on President Trump

Joshua Smith
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December 2, 2023
Once again, New York Judge Arthur Engoron has reinstated the gag order on former president Donald Trump (R). This marks the third time the judge has imposed a gag order on Trump in his $250 million civil fraud trial. Trump's lawyer, Christopher Kise, called the appeals court ruling a “tragic day for the rule of law”. […]
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Disney Moves to Dismiss DeSantis-Backed Lawsuit

Disney Moves to Dismiss DeSantis-Backed Lawsuit

Jim McCool
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May 17, 2023
The legal saga between Disney and the state of Florida continues, now over a year later.  However, a new Florida law signed by Governor DeSantis (R-FL) could potentially nullify the lawsuit brought against Disney. The Walt Disney Company began its feud with the state of Florida when the Republican legislature and subsequently the Governor, enacted […]
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Target Subsidiary Battles State Over Taxes

Target Subsidiary Battles State Over Taxes

News Service of Florida
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December 28, 2021
By Jim Saunders TALLAHASSEE — A subsidiary of the Target retail chain is battling the Florida Department of Revenue over millions of dollars in corporate income taxes. Target Enterprise, Inc. filed a lawsuit last week in Leon County circuit court challenging the state’s attempt to collect more than $10.2 million in taxes and interest after […]
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DeSantis Files Lawsuit Against OSHA Vaccine Mandate

DeSantis Files Lawsuit Against OSHA Vaccine Mandate

Daniel Molina
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November 4, 2021
DeSantis has taken legal action against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard, calling it "unconstitutional.”
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DeSantis Considering 'all Legal Options' Against Biden's Vaccine Mandate

DeSantis Considering 'all Legal Options' Against Biden's Vaccine Mandate

Javier Manjarres
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September 15, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is said to be “looking at all legal options” available to him once the OSHA rule President Joe Biden is using as his backstop to mandate vaccinations is published. “He’s looking at all legal options, but I don’t have anything concrete yet,” stated Christina Pushaw in a text message to The […]
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Roger Stone Says Jan 6 Lawsuit is Baseless and Political

Roger Stone Says Jan 6 Lawsuit is Baseless and Political

Jim McCool
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August 30, 2021
Now that the Capitol Police are suing former President Donald Trump (R) for the events that took place in Washington on January 6th, the riot that day has climbed to new levels of political.  Several parties were listed on the lawsuit, including Roger Stone, who is now vowing to discredit the Capitol Police lawsuit filers. […]
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Plaintiff Voluntarily Dismisses Lawsuit Against ASR Group and Fanjul Family

Plaintiff Voluntarily Dismisses Lawsuit Against ASR Group and Fanjul Family

Javier Manjarres
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May 28, 2021
The ink wasn’t even dry yet on the civil lawsuit that Francisco Industries, Inc. filed against ASR Group lawyers for the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit they filed against the sugar industry giant less than a month ago.ASR Group’s owners, Florida Crystals and the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, called the allegations made in the lawsuit “absolutely false” when...
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Florida Urges Supreme Court To Reverse Biden's Questionable Win

Florida Urges Supreme Court To Reverse Biden's Questionable Win

Javier Manjarres
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December 9, 2020
Florida's Attorney General Ashley Moody has released a statement announcing that Florida has joined the amicus brief that presses or urges the U.S. Supreme Court to consider Texas' lawsuit against four battleground states in an effort to block their certification of the Election Day results.
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DeSantis sued by Scott Israel over removal

DeSantis sued by Scott Israel over removal

Javier Manjarres
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November 24, 2019
Arguably one of Florida’s most hated, if not the most hated politicians, Scott Israel, has filed a federal lawsuit to get his old job back. Israel has filed suit against Gov. Ron DeSantis and Senate President Bill Galvano, saying that he was not afforded his “due process” when the Republican-led Senate voted to uphold DeSantis’ […]
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Trump threatens to

Trump threatens to "sue" Pelosi and Rep. Adam Schiff

Javier Manjarres
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October 13, 2019
During a speech at the Values Voter Summit, President Donald Trump said he wants to sue Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep.Adam Schiff for the ongoing impeachment inquiry against him, but was told they both have immunity. “Even if we lose, the American public will understand,” Trump said. “Sue him anyways. Even if we lose, the […]
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