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• More than 1,200 public officials fail to file financial disclosure forms on time

  The clock is ticking for more than 1,200 elected officials and government employees who have not yet filed their financial disclosure reports for 2011.

  Though the deadline to file the reports was July 1, late-filers have until Tuesday to submit their paperwork before fines start accruing, according to Integrity Florida, a watchdog group.

  “These 1,240 late filers [...]

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• Rep. Julien to challenge razor-thin election in court today

  Rep. John Patrick Julien said he would challenge the results of the District 107 primary race for the Florida House, which Rep. Barbara Watson won by 13 votes in a recount.

  Julien, D-North Miami, was planning to file a court challenge to the results on Friday afternoon. 

  "I fully expect that we will [...]

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• Florida surgeon general: Jacksonville TB outbreak not a public threat

  Florida Surgeon General John Armstrong said the state’s Department of Health is still identifying and screening Jacksonville resident who may have come into contact with people infected with tuberculosis. But he also wanted to assure people who may live in or visit the area that they are not in [...]

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• Sen. Fasano calls for hearing into 'shameless' spending by Citizens Insurance execs

  Sen. Mike Fasano, the most outspoken legislator when it comes to property insurance issues, is calling on the Florida Cabinet to hold a hearing into the “lavish” spending by Citizens Property Insurance executives.

  On Sunday, the Herald/Times reported on the growing travel and meals expenses by Citizens executives, who regularly stay in five-star hotels across the [...]

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