Category: Politics
Podcast: Florida’s Property Tax Debate—DeSantis vs. House
In Florida’s current political landscape, a heated debate over tax relief has emerged between Gov. Ron DeSantis and key legislative leaders. Speaking at a Hope…
Daily Outtakes: First Couple defends Hope Florida
At a roundtable held at a church in Brandon yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis defended Hope Florida, describing it as not…
Children’s Trust funds Early Learning Coalition for a third year
In a recent meeting, the Escambia Children’s Trust (ECT) Board unanimously approved a commitment letter to fund the Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Escambia County…
Escambia County’s Jamison Gilman awarded Florida Sheriffs Association STEM Scholarship
In the northwest corner of Florida, Escambia County continues to produce remarkable students who exemplify excellence in academics, leadership, and commitment to their communities. Jamison…
Hofberger holds first town hall tonight, more scheduled
District 4 County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger invites the public to three “Community Conversations” meetings, which provide an opportunity for residents to visit with their commissioner…
Daily Outtakes: Pam knows best, so she thinks
In January, Escambia County Clerk Pam Childers denied a $86,250 payment request from Visit Pensacola, and in doing so, she put herself above the Escambia…
Florida Budget Deadlock Continues
Budget negotiations remain stalled. During Tuesday’s session, Perez announced the House has offered several proposals, including a “lean, critical-needs budget with minimal spending and no…
Presser Takeaways: Recycling Rates, American Magic, Budget
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves held his weekly press conference this morning. Fresh off a flight from Washington D.C., he shared insights from his meetings with…
Invoice Impasse: Childers refusing to cut checks, putting tourism at risk
On a Friday afternoon in late April 2025, Betsy Wooten from the Clerk of Courts office typed out a message to Allyson Parden at the…
County firefighters may get a contract with wage scales
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is poised to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement with the county’s professional firefighters on Thursday, May 15….
Daily Outtakes: Kohler releases plan for Bay Center task force
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Michael S. Kohler has introduced a formal resolution to establish the Escambia County Bay Center and Environs Advisory…
Podcast: The Fight for Accountability in Airman’s Death
The family of Senior Airman Roger Fortson has taken a significant step forward in their pursuit of justice for their loved one. After nearly a…
The Ides of May: Escambia County’s Pivotal May 15 Meeting
As Escambia County Commissioners prepare for their May 15 meeting, three major issues await resolution, with one notable absence from the agenda. Like the historic…
Top Stories: Week ended May 10, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis and his staff’s obession with remaking the University of West Florida gave a several stories, all of which led to the ambush…
The Plot to Fire Martha Saunders
In reviewing the events of the past week, it is clear that Gov. Ron DeSantis and his minions want to get rid of University of…
Charles Bare: 2025 Home Rule Hero Award
The Florida League of Cities (FLC) named Pensacola City Councilman Charles Bare a 2025 Home Rule Hero, highlighting his exceptional advocacy during this year’s Legislative…
Pensacola Leaders Honored with 2025 Ethics in Business Award
After she survivied the Heritage Foundation inquisition yesterday, University of West Florida President Martha Saunders was named, along wiuth businessman Kevin Green, named he 2025…
May 8th Presser Takeaways: Childcare highlighted
As we reported on Tuesday, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves announced his upcoming childcare summit and it’s connected to his new childcare initiative.. Mayor Reeves emphasized…
Irony: Florida State Parks, sans golf courses, up for Gold Medal
The same week Gov. Ron DeSantis reluctantly admits he will sign the State Park Preservation Act, Florida State Parks announced it had been selected as…
DeSantis upset again; this time over tax cuts
Yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis held another media event in Tampa to bash the Florida House—this time over tax cuts. Basics: DeSantis is offering homeowners one-time,…
