Senate on Higher Ed searches differs from Salzman’s version

A Florida Senate bill currently advancing through committees would preserve existing protections that shield most applicants for state college and university presidencies from public disclosure…

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Daily Outtakes: Gaetz drops ACHA, DCF heads from hearing

Florida’s Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections, which is chaired by Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Crestview), will not confirm Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Shevaun…

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Senate unlikely to pass ‘Shots for Tots’ bill

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Days after a mass shooting at nearby Florida State University, the state Senate appears poised…

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Stories You May Have Missed This Weekend

As we kick off a new week, let’s take a moment to catch up on some of the blog posts that developed over the weekend….

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Pensacola: DeSantis’ Waterloo

Governor Ron DeSantis may have finally met his political Waterloo in Northwest Florida. What began as routine appointments to the University of West Florida’s Board…

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Form 990 shows Governor’s Cup lost money

The Numbers Don’t Add Up: DeSantis’ Governor’s Cup Charity Golf Tournament Lost Money Despite Claims of “Massive” Fundraising Despite Governor Ron DeSantis’ bold claims about…

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Top Posts: Week ending April 19, 2025

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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