In Inweekly’s Oct. 10 edition, I focused my Outtakes on why I believe that single-member districts give voters more power, not less, as some want us to believe. Yesterday, County Commissioner Jeff…
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IRS gives more time to file some taxes, not individual
The Internal Revenue Service has announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Florida that were affected by severe storms and flooding that began on Aug. 1, 2024. These taxpayers now have…
Reporter shares what it was like in the Trump courtroom
ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous was in the New York courtroom when Donald Trump heard the verdict. “It was stunning in person in a way; I couldn’t believe what I was…
We Build the Wall prez sentenced
Brian G. Kolfage, 41, of Miramar Beach, Florida, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to crimes charged in the Northern District of Florida relating to the…
Podcast: NAS Whiting Field – Best Small Base in Southeast Region, 2nd in the Navy
Commander, Navy Region Southeast, Rear Adm. Wesley McCall, announced in a November message that Naval Air Station Whiting Field was the region’s top pick in the small installation category for nomination to…
Alan Manning on presidents [podcast]
On WCOA this morning, historian and Clark Partington’s managing partner Alan Manning discussed the legacies of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Ulysses Grant and James Polk. Alan is the author of Father Lincoln:…
State seeks to scuttle absentee-ballot case
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida officials are pushing back against an attempt to ease the state’s vote-by-mail procedures amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying federal lawsuits filed…
U.S. attorney goes after corrupt officials
The News Services of Florida reports that suspended Tallahassee City Commissioner Scott Maddox admitted guilt Tuesday to three fraud charges in a “pay-to-play†bribery probe. He faces a maximum of 45 years…
Gaetz finds co-sponsors for bill to abolish EPA
Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) found three co-sponsors for his bill to abolish the Environmental Protection Agency by the end of 2018 (H.R.861): Barry Loudermilk (R-Georgia), Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky), and Steven…
Gaetz holds ‘Open Gaetz Day’ on Feb. 23
Congressman Matt Gaetz has created political waves in Washington, D.C. and Northwest Florida. This month he will get feedback from his constituents when he holds his first “Open Gaetz Day” on Feb….
Trump supporters, including Gov. Scott, happy with their president
Yesterday, we asked “Pensacola Speaks†listeners how they felt President Donald Trump has done since taking office 12 days ago. The callers, who all said that they had voted for the Republican…
Buzz: Gaetz wants to abolish EPA
Huffington Post has reported that Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) has drafted a bill to “completely abolish†the Environmental Protection Agency. The email on Tuesday morning was sent to lawmakers who…
Buzz: Miller vs. Palin for VA Secretary?
Rep. Jeff Miller may have competition to be President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has told the media that she is under consideration for…
Rubio: ‘Cuba today is governed exactly the same way as it was 48 hours ago’
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio yesterday appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press with Chuck Todd.†He said that while the death of Fidel Castro is a “historical milestone”, it won’t impact the day-to-day…
Gaetz: Ryan blocked return to earmarks [podcast]
My guest on “Pensacola Speaks†yesterday was our newly-elected Congressman, Matt Gaetz. He discussed what he has been doing the pass two weeks since his election. He shared, “The easy part is…
Pensacola Speaks: Matt Gaetz
My guest today will be our new Congressman, Matt Gaetz. He’s trying to work out being in the studio to take callers, but it will mostly likely be a phone interview. “Pensacola…
President-elect Trump gives update via YouTube
President-elect Donald Trump took to YouTube to give a two and a half minute update to outline his first executive actions on trade, energy, regulation, national security, immigration, and ethics reform. Here…
Pensacola Speaks: Hear from Florida delegate to Electoral College
My guest today on “Pensacola Speaks” will be Jeremy Evans, state committeeman of the Escambia County Republican Executive Committee. He is one of Florida’s 29 delegates to the Electoral College. “I’m getting…
Why is Gulf of Mexico in five-year drilling plan?
Mary Gutierrez of Earth Action and other local environmentalists are concerned the Department of Interior has kept the Gulf Of Mexico in its five-year plan for oil and gas drilling’ ——————- FLORIDA…
Rick Scott possible pick for Health and Human Services secretary
Politico has speculated that Florida Gov. Rick Scott is a contender to be Donald Trump’s Secretary of Health and Human Services, as is Dr. Ben Carson. Carson was the Director of Pediatric…