Category: Florida
Breaking: Frank White endorses Patronis
It looks like former State Rep. Frank White will step aside if Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis files to run for Matt Gaetz’s seat. On X,…
Buzz: CFO Patronis may jump in Congressional race
Michelle Salzman tweeted while the Florida House was in session today that she was filing to run for Matt Gaetz’s seat. Less than two hours…
Albritton Targets Insurance, ‘Rural Renaissance’
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Sen. Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, began a two-year term as Florida Senate president Tuesday, saying he…
Breaking: Salzman announces her candidacy for Congress
State Rep. Michelle Salzman announced on X that she will run for Matt Gaetz’s seat. “I am making my intentions to run for Congress by…
Daily Outtakes: Congressional D1 Roundup; Lara Trump podcast
Despite social media posts touting that people have filed to run for Matt Gaetz’s seat, the special election date hasn’t been set, and no one…
It’s official: Don Gaetz is not running for Congress
State Senator-elect Don Gaetz is not running for Congress. I just got off the phone with him – “No, no, hell no.” Gaetz also said…
Congress 2015: DeSantis may not name Rubio’s replacement until January; No special election date yet
Like many of his appointment decisions, Gov. Ron DeSantis is in no hurry to name who will complete Sen. Marco Rubio’s term. His team is…
Daily Outtakes: Who will Escambia back for Congress
The First Congressional District covers all Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties and about half of Walton County. Escambia County has only controlled the seat…
Expediting special election easier said than done
Mail-in Ballot Law Puts Crimp in Special Elections By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A controversial 2021 state law making it…
Top Five Reads of the week, 11/17/24 edition
Readers cheered Capt. Chandra ‘Mamasan’ Newman being named NAS Pensacola CO and Matt Gaetz’s resignation. They wondered about the damage the leaders of our top…
Salzman says she has $250K pledge, awaits word from God
State Rep. Michelle Salzman has a fever to run for Matt Gaetz’s vacant congressional seat and has been racking up cell phone minutes seeking campaign…
Weekly Roundup: Administration Gets Florida Flavor
Recap and analysis of the week in state government and politics By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida. TALLAHASSEE — President-elect Donald Trump looked…
Simmons not running for Congress
Sheriff Chip Simmons posted on his Facebook: “Over the past 24 hours, I have received dozens of calls from across the country inquiring about my…
Daily Outtakes: Friday morning round-up
THE DEATH OF PENSACOLA’S RADIO STATION – WCOA WCOA is unique because it was owned by the City of Pensacola and broadcast from City Hall….
Kohler may run for Congress
On “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning, Escambia County Commissioner Mike Kohler shared he is considering running for Congress. “It’s funny you said that,…
Daily Outtakes: Who runs for Matt Gaetz’s seat?
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Rep. Matt Gaetz to be his Attorney General. Our congressman didn’t wait for the Senate’s confirmation and resigned from the…
BREAKING: Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress
Rep. Matt Gaetz resigned from the U.S. House this afternoon. I have confirmed this with multiple sources. This starts the clock on a special election…
BREAKING: Trump to appoint Matt Gaetz his Attorney General
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Rep. Matt Gaetz to head the U.S. Justice Department as his Attorney General. Official Announcement: It is my Great Honor…
Real News Who is Susie Wiles?
President-elect Donald Trump’s first appointment experienced Florida political operative Susie Wiles as his chief of staff. BACKGROUND: The daughter of NFL player and sportscaster Pat…
Real News: ‘There’s nobody to blame’
Don Gaetz easily won his old Florida Senate seat by 30 percentage points. “Republicans have to understand now at the federal level, at the state…
