Florida Republicans investigated chairman for harassment; accusation was unsubstantiated Steve Contorno, Tampa Bay Times
The Republican Party of Florida investigated its chairman, Sen. Joe Gruters, for misconduct earlier this year but the probe ended because a credible firsthand witness did not come forward, the party wrote in a blast email to its members on Tuesday.
The revelation from the state party came hours after reports emerged that Gruters, a Sarasota Republican, was facing accusations of sexual harassment.
Florida Politics first reported the allegations, citing unnamed sources.
Earlier in the day, Gruters in a statement to the
Tampa Bay Times said he was “unaware of any open investigations against me.”
Investigation Clears Florida GOP Chair Joe Gruters Of Sexual Harassment Allegations
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Beneath the cloud hanging over him, U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz is going about his business like any other lawmaker from the Sunshine State.
Gaetz hasnât missed a floor vote in Congress since late March, when the
New York Times reported that federal authorities were investigating whether the Panhandle Republican had a sexual encounter with a 17-year-old girl. He remains active on his committees, where he recently plugged an environmental bill and questioned military leaders about African conflicts. Earlier this month, he introduced legislation to rename a Niceville post office.
He is tweeting. He is fundraising. And despite the questions swirling around him, he has made it clear: He isnât going anywhere.
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If it’s time for a pickle pizza, that must mean it’s time for the Florida State Fair.
Yes, that 11-day celebration of crafts, displays, agriculture exhibits, thrill rides, and really weird food begins today at the state fairgrounds in Tampa.
Normally by now, the Fair would be long gone, but as we all know, there is nothing normal about this time. Originally scheduled to open on Feb. 11, organizers deferred to COVID-19 and moved the Fair back more than two months.