Gov. Ron DeSantis coming to Pensacola for the first time since appointing five outsiders to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees generated several popular articles. However, readers loved hearing that…
Category: Florida
BREAKING: Rudman skips country to avoid Senate hearing
Senate Don Gaetz (R-Crestview) called to say that Dr. Joel Rudman will not appear before the Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections to seek approval of his appointment to the Pensacola State…
Unlikely Conservative Heroes: Gaetz, Andrade and Salzman stand against DeSantis
From Loyal Allies to Independent Voices In the shifting landscape of Florida politics, three Northwest Florida Republicans have emerged as unexpected champions of local control of higher education and government transparency. Sen….
Daily Outtakes: Text messages show DeSantis attorney’s involvement
When Stephanie White asked Hope Florida Foundation attorney about the $10 million settlement and its distribution, Jeff Aaron said: “With regard to those transactions. I know that there are some accusations that…
Hope Florida: Stephanie White Pushes for Transparency
Board member Stephanie White of Pensacola took center stage at the Hope Florida Foundation board meeting yesterday, questioning discrepancies in the organization’s financial reporting. White challenged the foundation’s Form 990 reporting, noting…
Daily Outtakes: Two Killed in ‘Terrible Tragedy’ at FSU
A 20-year-old FSU student, Phoenix Ikner, killed two non-students and injured six others during a shooting at Florida State University on Thursday. Ikner, the son of a Leon County sheriff’s deputy, used…
Hope Florida executive director resigns
Florida Politics broke the news earlier today that Erik Dellenback, Executive Director of Hope Florida, has resigned from his position effective May 1, just months after joining the charity in January. His…
Salzman’s bill that DeSantis dissed passes full House
Rep. Michelle Salzman’s HB 1321 passed the Florida House by a 104-8 vote. The legislation repeals a 2022 law that provided exemptions to public records and public meetings laws for presidential searches….
Follow the Money: Foundation Chair admits ‘Mistakes were made’
The Hope Florida Foundation, a nonprofit organization tasked with fundraising for Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis’ welfare assistance initiative, has found at the center of a rapidly growing controversy. Under oath before…
Daily Outtakes: Why did Hope Florida give $5 million to Chamber, not churches
First Lady Casey DeSantis explained her motivation to create Hope Florida. “It was fueled by the fact that I hate to see people suffer. There are people in our society and in…
Senate Committee unanimously rejects Rudman for PSC Board of Trustees (video)
After former state lawmaker Joel Rudman bashed the Florida House leadership at the governor’s presser, he did an online appearance before the Senate Higher Education Appropriations Committee. It didn’t go well. Florida…
DeSantis comes out swinging, defending Hope Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis addressed a crowd at Pensacola State College today, focusing on Florida’s higher education system and introducing new developments with Hope Florida to serve as the backdrop for his defense…
Rudman defends DeSantis Against ‘Runaway House,’ blisters Andrade
In a fiery speech that revealed deep fractures within Florida’s Republican Party, former State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman (R-Navarre) took the stage at Pensacola State College this morning to support Governor Ron…
Daily Outtakes: Behind the New College Spin
Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a media event today at Pensacola State College – PSC Presser. He will most likely tout his higher education reforms. He may also talk about New College…
DeSantis accuses House leaders of stabbing voters in the back
Gov. Ron DeSantis held a media event in Kissimmee, Florida, to tout the Florida Department of Transportation’s early completion of its Interstate 4 project. Communications Director Bryan Griffin tweeted that Gov. DeSantis…
DeSantis coming to Pensacola on Tuesday
Inweekly has received news that Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a media event tomorrow at Pensacola State College at approximately 9:30 a.m. We probably will not get in specifics until Tuesday morning….
Documents provide details of ACHA-Chamber-DeSantis money laundering scheme
The Tampa Bay Times has tracked how the $10 million ACHA settlement given to First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation was spent. The funds ultimately supported her husband’s efforts to defeat…
Top Stories: Week ending April 12, 2025
Just when I thought things were calming down as we headed into Holy Week, news stories took off in several directions, and several attracted over 20K views. Two top stories showed how…
Podcast: Rep. Andrade discusses Hope Florida and ‘hostage video’
We did this podcast before the Tampa Bay Times report that followed $10 million give to First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida made its way into PAC funds controlled by Gov. DeSantis…
Influence of local state lawmakers noticed statewide
Our Northwest Florida delegation has proven remarkably effective this legislative session, each lawmaker bringing their unique strengths to Tallahassee. Rep. Michelle Salzman continues to be a fierce advocate for her District 1…
