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Governor Ron DeSantis is not shy when using his power to suspend public officials charged with crimes. Last night, Gov. DeSantis signed an Executive Order suspending Patty Lee Cummings from her position as City Councilwoman of the City of Cape Coral. "On November 16, 2023, Patty Lee Cummings was charged with one count of Fraudulent […]

Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended another public official after he was arrested following a corruption probe. DeSantis issued an Executive Order suspending Kirk B. Reams, a Republican, from his position as Clerk of the Courts for Jefferson County just hours after his arrest yesterday. "It is in the best interests of the residents of Jefferson […]

On Friday evening, Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order suspending Miami City Commissioner Alex Díaz de la Portilla following his Thursday arrest on charges of corruption, including money laundering and bribery effective immediately. "Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 23-184 (Executive Order of Susupension), suspending Alejandro Diaz de la Portilla from his position […]