Daily Outtakes: White House Encourages Challenges to DeSantis’ Cabinet Picks

The Trump administration wants to wipe out Gov. Ron DeSantis’s tight hold over Florida Republican politics during the upcoming 2026 elections, ensuring President Donald Trump’s…

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Former Florida House Speaker Announces Gubernatorial Campaign

Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner officially launched his campaign for Governor of Florida, filing paperwork to seek the state’s top executive office as the…

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Trending Stories – Monday, Aug. 26, 2026

Extortion of County Clerk The top read concerned the federal indictment of Justin J. Wright in connection with the fire bombing of a vehicle near…

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FPL Rate Deal Opposed

The state Office of Public Counsel, which is designated by law to represent consumers, opposed a newly proposed Florida Power & Light rate settlement Thursday,…

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Trending News—Friday, Aug. 22, 2025

Auditor General Looks at PLT refund The News Journal finally picked up this story today online. They were given the story of the executive director…

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Throwing the Book? Or Political Stunt

From the News Service of Florida’s Jim Turner:  Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins was sent to California to help bring back Harjinder Singh, a native…

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Daily Outtakes: Children’s Trust wants Auditor General to Review PLT refund

Escambia Children’s Trust executive director Lindsey Cannon said the Trust has asked the Florida Auditor General to review the $65,632 reimbursement made by Pensacola Little…

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Florida’s Uncompromising Civil Rights Truth Teller

The recent passing of Rev. HK Matthews marks the end of an era for Florida’s civil rights movement. In a touching tribute on the “(We…

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Daily Outtakes: How Far Will DeSantis Go to Win

Recent public records obtained by State Rep. Alex Andrade have shed new light on a controversial $67 million settlement between Florida and healthcare giant Centene,…

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Top Reads: Week Ended Aug. 16, 2025

Florida DOGE coming to Pensacola, Tim Kinsella’s resignation and Pensacola Little Theatre’s check to the Escambia Children’s Trust got the most attention this week—all of…

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Albritton: ‘Everybody Breathe’ on Property Taxes

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Speaking to a hometown crowd, Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, tried to ease concerns about…

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Daily Outtakes: Medicaid Settlement Includes $$$ for Hope Florida AFTER EOG meeting

From 2021 to 2024, Centene, the state’s largest Medicaid contractor, negotiated with the Florida Attorney General’s office and the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)…

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FPL Rate Case Put on Hold

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — State regulators Monday paused a closely watched case about increasing Florida Power & Light’s base…

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Top Reads: Week ended Aug. 9, 2025

State Rep. Michelle Salzman’s blindsiding Escambia County Public Schools doesn’t appear to be working well politically on the local level, but we know it was…

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Most Popular YouTube Podcasts

(We Don’t) Color on the Dog has grown since we launched it in November 2024, and as we’ve learned how to use the medium to…

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Florida AG’s Office Accused of Criminal Public Records Violations

State Rep Claims Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office Gave Illegal Exclusive Access to Documents In a damning podcast interview, Florida State Rep. Alex Andrade leveled…

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Breaking: The scandal you need to know about before your Friday morning coffee

Florida State Rep. Alex Andrade is making explosive allegations against Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office that could rock the state capitol. In an exclusive interview…

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What is Top Speciality License Plate

Numbers: Specialty License Plates ©2025 The News Service of Florida. All rights reserved; see terms. Nearly 2.295 million Florida motorists had specialty license plates as…

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Foo Foo releases 2025 Event Schedule

The Pensacola Foo Foo Festival Committee announces the launch of the 2025 Foo Foo Festival website, detailing the day-by-day calendar of events for the 12th…

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‘Biting the Hand That Feeds You:’ Sheriff Simmons Calls Out ICE’s Deputy Recruitment Tactics

A troubling development in federal-local law enforcement cooperation has caught the attention of Florida sheriffs. Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons spoke openly yesterday about what…

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