Jason Brodeur

Jestine Iannotti is accused of illegally accepted a $1,200 cash donation for her campaign.

Advocates says the citizens initiative process is an important way to ensure Floridians voices are heard and works as a check on the legislature.

Bill sponsor Sen. Jason Brodeur says he sought the $100 boost after seeing what other states are doing.

Private agencies would be able to cite religious or moral grounds to turn away gay couples seeking to adopt children under a bill that drew comparisons…