Capitol Chatter: June 1

Hillsborough appraiser flap starts Tallahassee dominoes

The fallout from the sex scandal surrounding Hillsborough Property Appraiser Rob Turner could have far-reaching effects in the state Legislature in Tallahassee.

Turner has admitted that he sent sexually explicit messages to the former human resources director in his office who was also his onetime girlfriend, but says they were mutual. However, the woman, Carolyn Filippone, has filed a sexual discrimination complaint and now Turner has fired her.