Rumored Rundle Challenger Privately Says She’ll Run While PAC Forms to Support Her

Melba Pearson’s impending run for Miami-Dade County State Attorney might be the worst-kept secret in local political circles of late. Last week she stepped down from her post as deputy director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida. And as rumors continue to swirl that her run is imminent, she is said to be privately telling allies she plans to throw her hat into the ring shortly.