Lawrence Mower
Tampa Bay Times
Tallahassee, FL, United States
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Recent articles by Lawrence:
DeSantis’ elections security chief Pete Antonacci dies
Five governors appointed him to varied posts over a long political career. → Read More
Florida migrant flight money went to company tied to DeSantis adviser
Vertol Systems Company was paid $1.56 million by Florida for work it usually doesn’t do, but state officials are mum on why it got the job. → Read More
DeSantis, Florida sued by 3 migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard
“These immigrants...experienced cruelty akin to what they fled in their home country,” the lawsuit alleges. → Read More
Judge prefers a trial for DeSantis’ removal of Tampa prosecutor
U.S. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle is thinking of a trial soon instead of immediate reinstatement to settle the matter “once and for all.” → Read More
Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard were not from Florida, DeSantis says
Desantis said his administration is trying to “profile” migrants in Texas to prevent them from reaching Florida. → Read More
DeSantis’ defense of Martha’s Vineyard flights prompts more questions
DeSantis’ administration is only allowed to “transport unauthorized aliens from this state,” according to budget language approved by state lawmakers this year. → Read More
Florida arrested felons for election fraud. It also gave them voter IDs.
Advocates are urging those arrested to fight the charges. → Read More
Here’s who won Florida legislative primary races in Tampa Bay
10 legislative seats were on the ballot Tuesday. → Read More
Florida’s latest insurance crisis was decades in the making
Florida relies heavily on one insurance ratings company. Why? → Read More
From Disney to Andrew Warren, DeSantis shows taste for power — and a fight
“There’s little doubt that he’s attempted to, and pretty much accomplished, his goal of expanding executive power,” says one political science professor. → Read More
DeSantis names Renatha Francis to Florida Supreme Court (again)
Francis was nominated in 2020, but was deemed then to be unqualified. → Read More
DeSantis suspends Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren
“Our government is a government of laws, not a government of men,” DeSantis said. → Read More
After 16 Florida elections, Charlie Crist gears up for one more
Crist has been pulling in support from Democrats as they warily eye a general election against Gov. Ron DeSantis. → Read More
Florida’s transportation agency faulted in SunPass contract deal
The failed bidding process is the latest contracting scandal for the DeSantis administration. → Read More
Florida’s 15-week abortion ban temporarily blocked
A circuit judge’s injunction will be nullified when Gov. Ron DeSantis files an appeal. → Read More
Judge to temporarily stop Florida’s 15-week abortion ban
But it’s unclear when the order will take effect. The abortion ban takes effect Friday. → Read More
Ex-Florida governor candidate Andrew Gillum indicted on fraud charges, arrested by FBI
Gillum and an associate are accused of misusing funds. → Read More
DeSantis vetoes Everglades bill that advocates said would harm water quality
The governor said the bill would create “unnecessary and redundant regulatory hurdles” for restoration projects. → Read More
DeSantis’ aide first pitched October gas tax break, emails show
The emails rebut the narrative that lawmakers proposed the October break, which will go into effect right before the election. → Read More
DeSantis cuts GOP priorities as he approves $110B budget
He cut more than $3 billion in all. → Read More