Category: Florida
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Follow the Money: How Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation Funds Flowed to Anti-Pot Campaign
The Tampa Bay Times reports that it has tracked how the $10 million settlement to First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation was spent. The…
Andrade grills ACHA over Hope Florida deal
In the House Health Care Budget Committee meeting on April 9, State Representative Alex Andrade (R-Pensacola) engaged in a heated exchange with officials from the…
Yenor says he resigned due to opposition ‘among small group within Florida’s Senate’
The University of West Florida (UWF) Board of Trustees Chairman Scott Yenor blamed his resignation yesterday on “opposition to my nomination among a group within…
