Lawton Chiles

MacKay was considered the troubleshooter for former Gov. Lawton Chiles and played major roles in responding to Hurricane Andrew, financial crises and other issues during his tenure as lieutenant governor in the 1990's.

The former Democratic governor took a nap after lunch at his home in Ocklawaha on Tuesday and never woke up.

In June 1970, Lawton Chiles was completing a 1,000-mile walk across Florida. The trek earned Chiles the nickname “Walkin’ Lawton” and helped him win a...

Fifty-years ago this month, former Gov. Lawton Chiles wrapped up his 1,000-mile walk across Florida. At the time, he was a candidate for a U.S. Senate...

A former aide says Rhea Chiles, the widow of former Florida Gov. Lawton Chiles, has died.