Attorney General’s Statement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Pam Bondi today released the following
statement on the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

“On Monday, we will recognize a great leader in our nation’s history,
Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was instrumental in showing how to lead
and to disagree with passion and civility.

“Dr. King became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for
his work to end racial discrimination through civil disobedience and other
nonviolent means. His dedication to solving critical issues through
productive instead of destructive means is an inspiration to us all.

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Attorney General-Elect Pam Bondi Announces Appointment of Jennifer Krell Davis as Press Secretary

Tallahassee—Attorney General-Elect Pam Bondi today announced that she will
appoint Jennifer Krell Davis as Press Secretary in her administration.

Davis most recently served as communications director and spokesperson for
the Florida Secretary of State, handling all media activities for the 2008
and 2010 elections. Previously, Davis was communications director for the
Florida Chamber of Commerce and special projects coordinator for the
Florida Bar. She received her law degree from the University of Florida
and her undergraduate degree from Florida State University.

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Attorney General-Elect Pam Bondi Announces Appointment of Dave Aronberg as Special Counsel to Lead Anti-Pill Mill Initiative

Tallahassee—Attorney General-Elect Pam Bondi today announced that she will
appoint former state senator Dave Aronberg as a special counsel in her
administration. Aronberg will be responsible for leading a comprehensive
anti-pill mill initiative within the Office of the Attorney General.
Today’s appointment reflects Attorney General-Elect Bondi’s commitment to
making the eradication of pill mills a major focus of her administration.

“After getting to know Dave last year, I quickly learned that we share a
strong commitment to shutting down pill mills. I have complete trust in
Dave’s ability to take on this very important fight with me,” Bondi said.
“It is unacceptable that Florida has become the nation’s pill mill capital
and that multiple Floridians are dying every day from illegal prescription
drug abuse. In cooperation with federal, state and local law enforcement,
we will use all the powers and resources of the Attorney General’s Office
in a comprehensive effort to eradicate pill mills from our state.”

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Attorney General-Elect Pam Bondi Announces Pat Gleason’s Return to Office of the Attorney General

TALLAHASSEE, FL— Attorney General-Elect Pam Bondi today announced the appointment of Pat Gleason as Special Counsel for Open Government.

“Pat is a leading authority in our state on open government and public records, and I am honored to have her join my administration,” said Bondi. “We have worked together for over a decade, and I have the highest respect for her work ethic, integrity and the transparency she brings to the government process.”
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Attorney General-Elect Pam Bondi Announces Selection of Deputy Attorney General

Tallahassee, FL — Attorney General-Elect Pam Bondi today announced that she has selected Carlos Muñiz as her Deputy Attorney General and Chief of Staff.

Muñiz is currently a shareholder in the Tallahassee office of the law firm GrayRobinson P.A. He has extensive legal and policy experience in Florida government, beginning with his service in the administration of Governor Jeb Bush, where he was Deputy General Counsel to now-Chief Justice Charles Canady. Muñiz has also served as General Counsel to the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief of Staff and Counsel to the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.
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Duval County Woman Arrested For Operating Unlicensed Assisted Living Facility

TALLAHASSEE, FL- Attorney General Bill McCollum announced that a Duval
County woman was arrested for operating an assisted living facility
without a license. Joyce Gibbs, 68, was arrested today by law enforcement
officers with the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, with the
assistance from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. … Continue Reading

Two Tampa Area Men Arrested For Creating Child Pornography

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that two
Tampa area men have been arrested after a CyberCrime investigation
determined they were creating child pornography. John Derrick Martin, 43,
and David Rojas, 44, were arrested by law enforcement with the Attorney
General’s CyberCrime Unit with assistance from the Pinellas County
Sheriff’s Office. … Continue Reading

Pam Bondi for Attorney General: Pam Bondi to participate in round table discussion with doctors at Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center

To: Interested Media
From: Sandi Copes, Pam Bondi for Attorney General
Date: September 15, 2010
Re: Pam Bondi to participate in round table discussion with doctors at Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center

Members of the Media,

Pam Bondi, Republican nominee for Florida Attorney General, will participate in a round table discussion on Thursday with doctors, health care providers and representatives, and medical staff at Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center in Davenport. The purpose of the round table conversation will be to discuss the impact the federal health care legislation will have on doctors and patients when implemented, focusing on the economic difficulties which will inevitably face smaller health care providers and the people who depend on those providers for care. Bondi will be speaking with the CEO of the hospital, Jay Finnegan, as well as with several doctors and other staff members.

Bondi and the CEO of Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center will hold a media availability immediately after the discussion to share their concerns about the federal health care law and what it will mean to Florida hospitals and to answer questions from attending media.

Date & Time: Thursday, September 16, 2010

Media availability to begin at 11:00 a.m.

Location: Heart of Florida Medical Center
40100 Highway 27
Davenport, FL  33837

Media availability to be held in the hospital boardroom. Media will need to check in at front desk upon arrival and must provide a photo ID upon check-in.

Media Contact: Sandi Copes/850-766-1906
sandi@pambondi.com

Pam Bondi Releases Statement, Recognizes Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

~ Republican nominee for Attorney General honors victims of the terrorist attacks, urges vigilance against future attacks ~

TAMPA, Fla. — Pam Bondi, Republican nominee for Florida Attorney General, today released the following statement in recognition of the 9th anniversary of September 11, 2001:

“Nine years after the tragic and brazen attacks launched against our nation, all because of a deep-rooted hatred of America and our freedoms, we still remember. My dear friend lost her husband in the attacks that morning. Please keep her and her three children, along with all of the families and friends of those who lost their lives that day, in your thoughts and prayers today. … Continue Reading

Holly Benson for Attorney General: Endorsements Across the State Roll in for Holly Benson

Tallahassee, Fla. – Holly Benson, Republican Candidate for Florida Attorney General, today announced that the Okaloosa County Medical Society, Sarasota County Medical Political Action Committee, Palatka Daily News and Pensacola Independent News have endorsed her in her bid to become the next Attorney General of Florida.

“The Okaloosa County Medical Society is proud to announce its support of Holly Benson for Attorney General in the upcoming 2010 election,” said Carolyn Johnson, executive director of the Okaloosa County Medical Society. “Holly has been a great friend of Medicine and has represented Northwest Florida well over the years in her elected and appointed positions as a public servant.” … Continue Reading

Jeff Kottkamp for Attorney General: Independent Statewide Polls Shows Jeff Kottkamp Leading In Race For Attorney General

TALLAHASSEE– A new statewide poll of likely Florida voters shows Jeff Kottkamp with a significant 7 point lead in the race for the Republican nomination for Attorney General.

The poll conducted on behalf of Sunshine State News shows that for the first time, a candidate in the race is leading outside the margin of error.

“With just five days before the primary, this poll shows Lieutenant Governor Kottkamp has the momentum headed into Election Day. Undecided voters in this race have significantly narrowed and most of those Floridians have moved toward Jeff Kottkamp,” said Rockie Pennington, Kottkamp Campaign General Consultant. “It’s clear voters want someone with a proven record of experience instead of someone who just talks about what they’ll do in office.” … Continue Reading

Holly Benson for Attorney General: Deadline—Midnight Tonight

Today’s the deadline. At midnight fundraising for the Primary is closed.  Please do what you can to help in these last remaining hours.

It’s been dubbed the year of the outsider.  But as election day draws near, voters are becoming increasingly wary of newcomers who spout conservative sound-bites but who fail to understand the issues and who have no track record on leadership.  The challenges we face are too important for us to gamble our future. … Continue Reading

Pam Bondi for Attorney General: Pam Bondi Wins Clearwater Hob Nob Straw Poll in a Landslide

Bondi consultant describes the significant advantage of Bondi’s geographic home base in Tampa Bay.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Today, the Pam Bondi campaign announced another victory in a straw poll, this time at the Hob Nob with Candidates at Politics in the Park, hosted by the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce last night. Hundreds turned out for the event and cast their ballots for both local and statewide candidates. … Continue Reading

Dan Gelber for Attorney General: Dan Gelber’s Little Brother

There are many reasons why I so strongly support Dan Gelber for Attorney General – including his integrity, experience and leadership. But if you want to know why I so passionately believe in him, please take a look at this video.
Thanks-

State Sen. Arthenia Joyner

P.S. Please feel free to forward this to relatives and friends who may be interested….

Dan Gelber for Attorney General: Really Good News

With your help, we have raised over $1 million. And heading into the final 23 days of the campaign when a robust voter communication program is critical, I have close to $1.1 million in the bank- this is more than any candidate in the AG race.

And the good news continues with my opponent’s own hometown newspaper, the Palm Beach Post, being the latest newspaper to endorse my campaign.

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Holly Benson for Attorney General: Holly Benson Announces Statewide County Leadership Team

Republican Candidate for Attorney General Receives Strong Statewide Support

Tallahassee, Fla. – Republican Candidate Holly Benson today announced her statewide leadership team in 16 of Florida’s largest counties in her race to become the next Attorney General of the State of Florida.

Benson’s Statewide County Leaders
Margaret Tidmore, Past President Panama City Federated Republican Women, Bay County
Bobby Roberts, former Bay County REC Chairman, Bay County
Michael G. De Gruccio, Secretary of Broward Republican Party, Broward County
Felicia Anderson, Broward County … Continue Reading

Statement by Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp on Upcoming Attorney General Debate

“I want to thank Bay News 9 and Central Florida News 13 for agreeing to host a debate between the Republican candidates for Florida Attorney General on July 31. This will be a great opportunity for people along the I-4 corridor to hear from the candidates and decide who is best prepared to serve as their chief legal officer.” … Continue Reading

Holly Benson’s Statement on First Televised Republican Candidate Debate

Tallahassee, Fla. – Holly Benson, Republican Candidate for Florida Attorney General, today released the following statement regarding the first televised Republican candidate debate.

“I am looking forward to a vigorous discussion on the issues facing our state, and I am glad that we were able to agree upon our first televised debate. This televised debate will be a great opportunity for the voters of Florida to see the differences between the candidates for Florida Attorney General.” … Continue Reading

Orange County Inmate Charged With Child Pornography Possession

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced an Orange
County jail inmate will be charged with possession of child pornography.
Travis Robert Hederman, 25, was arrested on the new charges yesterday
after investigators with the Attorney General’s CyberCrime Unit discovered
Hederman had multiple images of child pornography saved on multiple CDRoms
that were located in his storage unit. Hederman was already in the Orange
County Jail awaiting sentencing for unrelated charges. … Continue Reading

Attorney General Issues Response To Call For Special Session

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Attorney General Bill McCollum today issued the
following response to the Governor’s call for a special Legislative
session:

“The most pressing issue currently facing Florida’s leaders is the
catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and its impacts on our
state’s struggling economy and sensitive environment. Unfortunately,
Governor Crist’s call for a special session fails to address the real
actions we must take to help Floridians and Florida businesses in
critical, immediate need. … Continue Reading