Jeff Ashton, a retired assistant state attorney probably best known as one of the prosecutors in the Casey Anthony murder trial in 2011, is running as a Democrat for Orange-Osceola County State Attorney. Here's the latest from his campaign:

Friday, July 27

The campaign for Jeff Ashton announced today an endorsement from the Florida Order of Police, Florida State Lodge and District 7. According to the campaign, that includes more than 22,000 active members of law enforcement across the state. View the full announcement.

Thursday, July 26

Jeff Ashton has two appearances scheduled tonight:

- Orange County Bar Association/Tiger Bay Debate vs. Lawson Lamar

- West Orange Chamber Hob Nob at the West Oaks Mall.

Tuesday, July 24

As expected, a succession of jabs filled an hour-long debate between Jeff Ashton and incumbent State Attorney Lawson Lamar.

The two faced off Tuesday night during the Florida Decides debate, which aired exclusively on News 13.

IN DEPTH: Lamar, Ashton trade attacks during News 13 state attorney debate

Ashton and Lamar will face off in a winner-take-all Democratic primary on Tuesday, August 14.

Monday, July 23

Linda Drane Burdick, the lead prosecutor in the Casey Anthony murder trial, speaks to News 13's Adam Longo about about something that happened during that trial that has become a point of contention in Ashton's run for state attorney.

Wednesday, July 11

Jeff Ashton, famed failed prosecutor of Casey Anthony is in the midst of a heated campaign with former boss Lawson Lamar for Orane-Osceola state attorney.

Lamar has been in office for over 20 years, he’s a former Orange County sheriff and has a strong foothold in Central Florida.

Ashton has sent 12 people to death row, and is known for his experience as a homicide prosecutor.

The race will gravitate to the issue of Casey Anthony. Both seem to be pointing the finger at each other for a failed conviction.

Ashton accuses Lamar of complacency and inaction, along with staying behind the scenes and out of the public eye for much too long.

Ashton says morale at the state attorney’s office in Orange county is very poor, and it’s directly due to the failed leadership of Lamar.

There are some upcoming events he’ll be attending, although his people are hesitant to give a complete calendar for fear that Lamar’s camp will counter.

Both candidates will be attending a debate on Tuesday, July 24 from 7-9 p.m. at UCF. News 13 is sponsoring this debate in conjunction with the school's Dept. of Criminal Justice.