Category: Politics
Florida AG takes aim at Diversity Programs in Law Firms
The Florida Attorney General’s Office has issued a policy memorandum declaring that it will no longer engage or approve the engagement of private law firms…
Breaking: Tourism Big Loser in House Budget
Florida lawmakers are making significant changes to how tourism tax dollars are allocated, attempting to balance property tax relief with tourism promotion needs. The Florida…
Artist in Residence Holds Public Listening Session
Pensacola residents have an opportunity to shape the future of the city’s cultural landscape. The City of Pensacola invites the public to attend the first…
Remembering Operation Eagle Claw: 45 Years Later
Yesterday marked the 45th anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw, the ill-fated mission to rescue American hostages held in Tehran, Iran. At Hurlburt Field, members of…
Hope Florida Scandal: Nonprofit Director Claims Coercion
DeSantis-Hope Florida melodrama took another unexpected turn yesterday when Ann Ronhausen, Executive Director of Save Our Society for Drugs (SOS ), sent a letter to…
Advocacy in Action: Jeff Nall and Emerald Coast Equality
In March, Jeff Nall, president of Emerald Coast Equality, spent four days in Tallahassee participating in “Pride to the Capitol,” an event organized by Equality…
Podcast: Andrade discusses the conclusion of the Hope Florida probe
As reported earlier, State Representative Alex Andrade has announced, his legislative investigation has concluded after key witnesses declined to testify before his subcommittee. The investigation,…
Breaking: Andrade ends Hope Florida probe
The Tampa Bay Times has reported that the Florida House investigation into the Hope Florida Foundation is concluding without testimony from key figures. As we…
Daily Outtakes: Scandal deepens as Andrade refuses to back off
The controversy surrounding Hope Florida continues to escalate as Rep. Alex Andrade, chair of the Health Care Budget Subcommittee, prepares to question officials starting this…
Florida Tourism Under Threat: House bill could damage our local economy
Tourism is the lifeblood of Florida’s economy, particularly in coastal communities like Pensacola. For decades, the Tourism Development Tax (TDT) has funded both promotion and…
Breaking: DeSantis PAC wants to voters to pressure Andrada to drop investigation
Restore Our Nation PAC is sending out texts from Gov. Ron DeSantis asking voters to contact Pensacola lawmaker Alex Andrade: “Tell them (sic) to stand…
Gates Garcia’s resignation letter
Through a public record request, Inweekly received former University of West Florida Trustee Gates Garcia’s resignation letter, dated, Monday, April 14. Garcia resigned because residents…
Daily Outtakes: Emily Ley explains tariffs
The April 24 edition of Inweekly focuses on Pensacola business owner Emily Ley. She never expected to find herself filing a lawsuit against the President…
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…
Council on Aging Senors Programs at risk due to DOGE layoffs
AmeriCorps Seniors Programs at Risk: Council on Aging Faces Funding Crisis The Council on Aging of West Florida is facing a serious funding crisis that…
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…
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…
UWF earns national recognition for Cybersecurity Outreach
The University of West Florida (UWF) has achieved more recognition in the cybersecurity education landscape, securing second place in the 2024 CAE-CD Community Outreach Award…
Florida’s appeal hits the skids; Pensacola may be the unicorn
According to Redfern, the flow of U.S. residents moving to Florida and other Sun Belt states slowed significantly in 2024. This marks a dramatic shift…
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….
