Category: Florida
First Amendation Foundation worried about Sunshine
In this week’s Inweekly, we review the bills sponsored by our local state lawmakers and list other bills to watch. The new issue goes live…
Salzman wants to make university president searches public again
State Sen. Alexis Calatayud and Rep. Michelle Salzman have filed legislation to pull back the curtain on presidential university and state college searches. The bills…
FPL proposes massive rate increase to get ahead of Gaetz bill
Florida Power & Light filed a proposal last Friday that would hit customers’ pockets for an additional $2.5 BILLION. The utility giant is asking for…
Protest to Stand Up for Gulf Islands National Seashore
Press Release: Concerned community members and park advocates will gather at the Pensacola Graffiti Bridge at noon on Sunday, March 2, to demonstrate their commitment…
When Republicans Fight: 2026 Statewide Races take shape
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced his candidacy for Florida Governor in an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity last night: I’m here to announce my…
Salzman named queen of hemp
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez has named State Rep. Michelle Salzman the manager of a working group that will tackle hemp regulation. To: Members of…
Daily Outtakes: Don Gaetz takes on PSC and utility rate process
State Sen. Don Gaetz has partnered with Sen. Jennifer Bradley, Chair of the Regulated Industries Committee, to introduce Senate Bill 354 – legislation aimed at…
When Republicans Fight: DeSantis touts wife for governor
The News Service of Florida reports that Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday touted the conservative credentials of First Lady Casey DeSantis while raising questions about…
Andrade wants to expand legal marijuana use
State Rep. Alex Andrade (R-Pensacola) is taking a pragmatic approach to marijuana legislation by sponsoring House Bill 555. His motivation stems from the clear message…
DeSantis looks to find waste in his administration, local governments and higher education
Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order creating his version of President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
DeSantis backs controversial UWF trustee, Scott Yenor
The News Service of Florida reports that Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said he stood “100 percent” behind University of West Florida Board of Trustees…
Daily Outtakes: Familiar name appointed to head State Immigration Enforcement
Former public safety “czar” Larry Keefe appointed the executive director of the State Board of Immigration Enforcement as Florida gears up to help ICE.
As tensions simmer, Andrade tells DeSantis, ‘Just don’t be a jerk’
Rep. Andrade expressed frustration with Desantis’ political posturing, noting the legislature’s support for the governor’s agenda. Listen to the podcast.
Flordia Legislative Jewish Caucus asks DeSantis to reconsider Yenor
This morning, the bipartisan Florida Legislative Jewish Caucus called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to reconsider the appointment of Scott Yenor to the University of West…
DeSantis makes up w/lawmakers, another special session called
Florida lawmakers are reconvening with Gov. Ron DeSantis’s support to pass a package of bills targeting illegal immigration. The new session begins today.
State Senator questions UWF trustee Scott Yenor’s views
UWF Board chairman Scott Yenor’s criticizing U.S. senators for being Jewish bothers State Senator Randy Fine. Why did Yenor bring it up in Hegseth hearings?
Daily Outtakes: Frank White appointed to Citizens board
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has appointed Pensacola attorney and Inweekly Rising Star (2011) Frank White to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of…
Daily Outtakes: Salzman picked to review DeSantis’s vetos
Rep. Michelle Salzman will play a key role in Speaker Perez’s showdown with Gov. Ron DeSantis over budget vetos. She endorsed DeSantis for president.
Nine qualify to run for Rudman’s seat
Eight Republicans and one Democrat have qualified to run in a special election to replace former state Rep. Joel Rudman, who resigned to run for Congress.
Election supervisors ask for help to ease vote by mail
Florida’s election supervisors want to change state law requiring voters to renew their vote-by-mail requests after participation plummeted last month.
