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Florida Politics reports that Hillsborough County Commission candidate Jackie Toledo promoted an endorsement from United Christians of Florida, whose recommendations elsewhere included Rep. Fabián Basabe and Mike Caruso. A jury found Basabe liable in a sexual harassment case; he is appealing. Caruso was arrested on child sexual abuse charges. Asked whether she knew of those endorsements or would reject the group’s backing, Toledo condemned criminal behavior but did not directly answer either question, the report says.