Lawton Mainor Chiles Jr. was an American politician and military officer. A member of the Democratic Party,he served as a United States senator from Florida from 1971 to 1989 and as the 41st governor of Florida from 1991 until his death in 1998.
Reubin O'Donovan Askew was an American politician,who served as the 37th governor of Florida from 1971 to 1979. A member of the Democratic Party,he served as the 7th U.S. Trade representative from 1979 to 1980 under President Jimmy Carter. He led on tax reform,civil rights,and financial transparency for public officials,maintaining an outstanding reputation for personal integrity.
The Supreme Court of Florida is the highest court in the U.S. state of Florida. It consists of seven justices—one of whom serves as Chief Justice. Six members are chosen from six districts around the state to foster geographic diversity,and one is selected at large.
Augustus Emmet Maxwell was an American lawyer and politician. Maxwell served in a number of political positions in the State of Florida including as one of Florida's senators to the Confederate States Congress,Florida Secretary of State,and as Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court.
The government of Florida is established and operated according to the Constitution of Florida and is composed of three branches of government:the executive branch consisting of the governor of Florida and the other elected and appointed constitutional officers;the legislative branch,the Florida Legislature,consisting of the Senate and House;and the judicial branch consisting of the Supreme Court of Florida and lower courts. The state also allows direct participation of the electorate by initiative,referendum,and ratification.
James Diament Westcott,III,also known as James Diament Westcott,Jr.,was an American politician from the state of Florida who served as the 19th Justice of the Florida Supreme Court.
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) is the municipal police for that provides public safety services for the city of Tallahassee,Florida,United States. Within the department,there are twelve primary divisions:The Chief of Police,Internal Affairs,Development Bureau,Investigations,Traffic Enforcement,Crime Analysis Unit,Public Information Office,Towing Administration,Property &Evidence,Operations Bureau,Technology,Records,and Special Operations.
Kenneth Bradley Bell is a former Associate Justice of the Florida Supreme Court.
Talbot "Sandy" D'Alemberte was an American lawyer,professor,politician,educational administrator,president of the American Bar Association,and president of Florida State University (FSU),from 1994 to 2003.
The history of Tallahassee,Florida,much like the history of Leon County,dates back to the settlement of the Americas. Beginning in the 16th century,the region was colonized by Europeans,becoming part of Spanish Florida. In 1819,the Adams–Onís Treaty ceded Spanish Florida,including modern-day Tallahassee,to the United States. Tallahassee became a city and the state capital of Florida in 1821;the American takeover led to the settlements' rapid expansion as growing numbers of cotton plantations began to spring up nearby,increasing Tallahassees' population significantly.
John Harris Smithwick was an American lawyer and politician who served four terms as a U.S. Representative from Florida from 1919 to 1927.
Stephen Henry "Steve" Grimes was an American lawyer and jurist. He served as a justice of the Florida Supreme Court from 1987 to 1996,including as chief justice from 1994 until 1996.
Doug Hattaway is an American communications consultant,political advisor,and businessman,currently serving as the founder and CEO of Hattaway Communications,Inc.,a strategic communications firm based in Washington,D.C. Hattaway was a senior adviser to Hillary Clinton during the 2008 Democratic Party presidential primaries,as well as Al Gore’s spokesman during the 2000 United States presidential election. He was reported by The Washington Post to be on a short list of candidates to serve as White House Press Secretary in the Obama Administration.
Recount is a 2008 political drama television film about Florida's vote recount during the 2000 United States presidential election. Written by Danny Strong and directed by Jay Roach,the television film stars Kevin Spacey,Bob Balaban,Ed Begley Jr.,Laura Dern,John Hurt,Denis Leary,Bruce McGill,and Tom Wilkinson. It premiered on HBO on May 25,2008. The television film was nominated for eleven Primetime Emmy Awards,winning three for Outstanding Made for Television Movie,Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries,Movie or Dramatic Special,and Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or a Movie. It was also nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and winning Best Supporting Actress –Series,Miniseries or Television Film.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is a state-wide investigative law enforcement agency within the state of Florida. The department formally coordinates eight boards,councils,and commissions. FDLE's duties,responsibilities,and procedures are mandated through Chapter 943,Florida Statutes,and Chapter 11,Florida Administrative Code. FDLE is headed by a commissioner who reports to the Florida Cabinet,which is composed of the governor,the attorney general,the chief financial officer,and the commissioner of agriculture. The commissioner is appointed to his position by the governor and cabinet and confirmed by the Florida Senate.
Pensacola State College (PSC),formerly Pensacola Junior College,is a public college in Pensacola,Florida. It is part of the Florida College System.
The Florida State Courts System is the unified state court system of Florida.
Bonnie Kaslow Roberts was a justice of the Florida Supreme Court from 1949 to 1976.
David Suhor is an American jazz musician and teacher living in Pensacola,Florida;he is the founder of a local business called ShamaLamaGram that delivers singing telegrams.
