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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Breaking: UWF Board chair Scott Yenor resigns

UPDATE:  Yenor Resignation Letter – here  Tallahassee sources have confirmed that Boise State professor Scott Yenor has resigned from the University of West Florida Board…

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Future UWF Board of Trustees must be Florida resident or alum

Florida’s House Education & Employment Committee passed an amended HB 1321, which Rep. Michelle Salzman filed to increase transparency and accountability in the state’s higher…

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Podcast: Capitol Conversations with Alex Andrade

Join me for an insightful interview with Florida State Representative Alex Andrade as they discuss the midpoint of the Florida legislative session. In this episode,…

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Hispanic GOP group endorses Donalds

The Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Florida (RNHA-FL) officially announced its endorsement of Congressman Byron Donalds at his Florida Governor campaign kickoff event in Bonita…

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DOGE could cut nearly 600 jobs at NAS Pensacola

On March 28, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum initiating a significant reorganization of the Department of Defense’s civilian workforce. Local military civilian…

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Top Stories: week ended April 5, 2025

People in the Perdido area are still wary about any hint of incorporation. Beggs & Lane will now be Phelps. Andrade takes on DeSantis internet…

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Oh, no: Active Hurricane Season predicted

From: The News Service of Florida Colorado State University researchers Thursday forecast 17 named storms during this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, with nine reaching hurricane…

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DeSantis doesn’t want DOGE in his agencies, just cities and counties

Gov. Ron DeSantis has launched his own DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) effort to investigate Florida universities, counties and cities. However, his agencies refuse to…

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Daily Outtakes: Andrade to investigate Hope Florida amid transparency concerns

State Rep. Alex Andrade, chair of the Health Care Budget Subcommittee, has announced plans to investigate the Hope Florida initiative. This program, championed by First…

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DeSantis counters with $1,000 rebates, but no details

From the governor’s office: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a proposal to deliver immediate property tax relief to Florida homeowners: a rebate averaging $1,000 for…

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DeSantis opposes House Sales Tax Cut Plan

Gov. Ron DeSantis rebuffed House Speaker Daniel Perez’s proposal to cut Florida’s sales tax Monday, arguing that Floridians want property tax relief instead. During an…

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