Ben Hill Griffin Ben Hill Griffin III died July 25th at the age of 78. A third-generation citrus grower and cattle rancher who became a leader in the agriculture industry in Florida, he ran the family-owned Ben Hill Griffin Inc. Griffin donated an estimated 1,000 acres to the state for the construction of Florida Gulf Coast University Read more about In Memoriam[…]
Alan Becker Former Democratic State Representative Alan Becker died July 4th at his home in Southwest Ranches. Becker was an assistant public defender before becoming the youngest person elected to the Florida House in 1972 at age 26. He served three terms and sponsored many condominium association laws. He was co-founder of the Becker & Read more about In Memoriam[…]
Mary Pérez Johnson Former City of Orlando councilwoman and Orange County commissioner Mary Johnson died June 3rd at age 86. Johnson created the Victim Service Center of Central Florida and was the first Hispanic person elected to the city and county commissions. Gwen Margolis Former Senate President Gwen Margolis died June 9th at the age of 85. Read more about In Memoriam[…]
Don Shula Legendary Miami Dolphins football coach Don Shula died on May 4th at the age of 90. The winningest coach in NFL history, he coached the Dolphins from 1970 to his retirement in 1995. He led the Dolphins to two Super Bowl victories, including their 1972 victory over the Washington Redskins, making them the Read more about In Memoriam[…]
Jerry Melvin Former Representative Jerry Melvin (R-Shalimar) died on February 19th at the age of 90. A popular radio man, marketing genius, and humanitarian, he was elected to represent Okaloosa County in the state House in 1968 and served 10 years. In 2001, a resolution was passed to bestow on him the title of Dean Read more about In Memoriam[…]