Yesterday, I discussed today’s election with friends—Republicans and Democrats—about the national, Florida and Escambia County races. Democrats hope for a Blue Tsunami or an Orange Crush, while Republicans expect a GOP undertow…
Category: Florida
Second Member Appointed to Triumph Gulf Coast Board
Attorney General James Uthmeier has appointed Sandy Sims to the Board of Triumph Gulf Coast, the nonprofit established to direct funding to address the 2010 BP oil spill’s economic damage. Sims worked…
Trump Almost Came to Pensacola on Friday
Trump considered a Pensacola rally this Friday but chose Daytona instead. Here’s why the Bay Center was out, and how past visits compare.
Jolly: Divided Nation is About to Turn the Tide
David Jolly told Pensacola, “We’re a nation that eight days from now is going to defy history.” His father’s story, healing a broken nation/state, his plan.
Long Play Sees Florida in Play for Democrats
Politics Jennifer Palmieri, the former White House communications director for President Obama, did not plan to put Florida in her new YouTube series. Then she watched what was happening in Tallahassee. Palmieri…
Escambia School Board Pulls 256 Books Without Discussion, Including a Holocaust Novel Taught Under State Law
Escambia schools pulled 256 books with no discussion, including a Holocaust novel taught under Florida law. A teacher pleaded. A plumber pushed back.
First Rule of DeSantis World: Don’t Mention Hope Florida
Leaked, expunged and now tangled in two courts. The Hope Florida grand jury report fight just got messier. Explore all the messy details.
Education Commission Mack’s Memo Snares ‘Harriet the Spy’
Florida’s education chief warns school districts: pull risky library books before parents find them, or risk state funds. Escambia is named in the memo.
Childers Balks at Tourism Council Dues. DeSantis Just Handed It $1M
Pam Childers delayed tourism council dues for two years. Today DeSantis gave that council $1 million. Read why it matters
Mack Brags About Okaloosa and Walton Reopening After Threatening Santa Rosa
Mack praised Okaloosa and Walton for reopening fast. Earlier, a source says, he threatened to send FHP to break down Santa Rosa’s doors.
Santa Rosa Parent and Attorney: Mack’s Threat to Send Troopers Gets the Law Wrong
Santa Rosa parent and attorney says Mack’s FHP door threat gets the law wrong and vows to seek an injunction if the state overrides the school board.
GAO: Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” Opened Without a Federal Contract
DeSantis’ “Alligator Alcatraz” opened with no federal contract. GAO: Taxpayers paying $249 a bed, 171% above ICE’s median. This is the 2nd federal report blasting the Florida facility!!
Florida Humanities Director Pitches “Cultural Corridor” Built on Community Radio
Florida Humanities director Dr. Nashid Madyun: Gulf Coast community radio stations are already connected by culture — his pitch: build a story-sharing network.
It’s Property Insurance, Stupid. Not Taxes
63% of Florida homeowners say insurance worries them more than property taxes. DeSantis says the market is improving. Most homeowners see no sign of it.
Charity Care Costs Jump $33.5 Million Locally as Medicaid Rolls Shrink
Escambia & Santa Rosa charity care costs jumped $33.5M in 3 years—Baptist’s new hospital absorbed 45% of it. The reason traces back to a Florida policy choice.
New Poll: Donalds and Jolly Deadlocked
Poll: Donalds & Jolly tied at 44-43%, but independents break for Jolly by 12 pts in a sample weighted 42% GOP. What that means for November.
Report: DeSantis’ “Alligator Alcatraz” Locked Detainees in Metal Boxes
DHS’s own watchdog confirms it: “Alligator Alcatraz” locked detainees in 18-sq-ft metal boxes and never nailed down what rules applied.
Lumon May Named to Jolly Leadership Team
Commissioner Lumon May just joined David Jolly’s new Black leaders coalition for governor, so if Pam Childers wants Jolly’s number, she knows who to call.
Pensacola Beach: Third Most Instagrammable Florida Beach
Florida’s most Instagrammable beach revealed — and Pensacola Beach cracks the state’s top 3! See the full rankings here.
Gaetz, Pizzo Vow DCF Overhaul; Contractors Under Review
DCF investigated one family 14 times before a child was murdered. Sen. Don Gaetz says it took 4 senators to save Kenley — and it shouldn’t have.
