State Attorney’s Office Waiting on Complaint To Investigate Gillum Email Controversey

State Attorney’s Office Waiting on Complaint To Investigate Gillum Email Controversey

TALLAHASSEE — State Attorney Jack Campbell said he is waiting for someone with first-hand knowledge of the Tallahassee Mayor’s possible misappropriation of the city software for personal campaign use to step forward and request an investigation. “I’ve been expecting a complaint,” Campbell said. “I’ve been waiting because I don’t have the facts right now. I’m […]

Punches Fly in State Attorney’s Race

Punches Fly in State Attorney’s Race

TALLAHASSEE — Pete Williams (R) is pulling no punches as the race for State Attorney nears its final days. His opponent, Jack Campbell (D), is not ducking from the onslaught. Williams accuses Campbell of continuing the legacy of Willie Meggs, a legacy, Williams called, full of cronyism, nepotism and even racism. Meggs has been Florida’s […]

Sean Desmond Endorses Pete Williams in State Attorney Race

Sean Desmond Endorses Pete Williams in State Attorney Race

Sean Desmond, who garnered 48.5% of the vote in a losing effort against Jack Campbell in the Democratic primary for  State Attorney, announced he is endorsing Republican candidate Pete Williams in the general election. Williams, who lost a close race four years ago against incumbent Willie Meggs, told TR, “I am honored by Sean Desmond’s […]

Final Arguments in State Attorney Race

Final Arguments in State Attorney Race

TALLAHASSEE — As the end of the long primary campaign season comes to an end, democrat contenders for State Attorney, 2nd Judicial District, give final arguments for who would best fill the shoes of the retiring State Attorney Willie Meggs. Jack Campbell is Meggs’ Assistant State Attorney and has worked in the office since 2001. […]

State Attorney Candidates Answer Questions at NEBA Forum

State Attorney Candidates Answer Questions at NEBA Forum

The Network of Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA) held a forum featuring the three candidates vying for the position of State Attorney for the 2nd Judicial Circuit. The current State Attorney, Willie Meggs, is retiring after 32 years. The State Attorney processes all criminal cases presented by law enforcement officers who have charged persons with felonies, […]