Category: Politics
Inweekly declares Patronis winner of the GOP primary
For any candidate to beat Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis, they had to beat him handily in Escambia County. That isn’t happening. Patronis’ lead has grown….
Patronis has early lead
Trump-endorsed Jimmy Patronis has an early lead minutes after the polls closed. In Escambia County, he has 66% of the early voting and vote-by-mail. In…
Pap puts real world in his novels
Over this week, I have covered human trafficking and the Sackler family’s settlement offer. A few years ago, I covered both topics with trial attorney…
Obituary: Robert J. S. Snow
The obituary of Bob Snow – an entrepreneur, entertainer, naval aviator, balloonist, trumpeter, and adventurer – who passed away on Jan.24.
Trump White House – Day 8
January 27, 2025 READOUT OF PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP’S CALL WITH PRIME MINISTER MODI OF INDIA President Donald J. Trump held a productive call with…
Mark your calendar
Bob Sikes Fishing Pier South Rehabilitation Project Wednesday, Jan. 29 Santa Rosa Island Authority, 1 Via de Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach The public meeting will…
Trump’s freeze may shut down Council on Aging
The Council on Aging of West Florida faces the potential suspension of multiple programs if the Trump Administration freeze extends through February. [Podcast]
Escambia Public Schools enrollment down
Since the Florida Legislature expanded vouchers. Escambia County’s public school enrollment has dropped by 1,083 students.
Daily Outtakes: DeSantis needs to come here, explain why change UWF
Florida believes that its citizens have a right to address its elected officials. Every city council and county commission has an open forum where the…
Lawmakers call out DeSantis for a “blatant lie”
Just in: Response by House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton to Governor DeSantis’ statement on SB 2B/HB 1B – The TRUMP Act…
NOAA brags about satellites’ role in predicting our snowstorm
Last week, cities like Atlanta, Houston, New Orleans, Gulf Shores, Milton and Pensacola experienced rare snow, shattering decades-old records. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)…
Special Session on immigration begins today
Florida Republican lawmakers have filed multiple bills ahead of a special legislative session called by Governor Ron DeSantis, which begins today. The proposed legislation targets…
Daily Outtakes: Changing the narrative for trafficking survivors
January marks Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and survivors like Alicia Tappan are speaking out. A former high-achieving teenager, Tappan’s life changed at 17 when she…
Trump’s Day Six, plus news reports
OFFICIAL POSTS BY THE WHITE HOUSE READOUT Today, President Donald J. Trump held a call with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, in which…
Top Reads & Plays: Jan. 26 edition
Since the first of the year, the blog has taken off with each week gaining more readers. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of the University of…
City reports recovery costs
City of Pensacola Begins Tally Following Historic Winter Storm The City of Pensacola is making significant progress in its recovery efforts following the most significant…
City of Pensacola Roads update
As the City of Pensacola begins to transition away from storm response and into recovery, drivers are reminded to use extreme caution as dangerous icy…
Escambia County Recovery Update – Friday a.m.
Snow is continuing to melt with temperatures rising into the 40s and 50s today, Friday, Jan. 24, but drivers are reminded that dangerous icy patches…
Breaking: Early voting hours extended Friday and Saturday
Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender announced that he will open all Early Voting locations for 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Friday and Saturday for…
Trump Day 3 – Pardons
PARDONS On Jan. 22, President Trump granted a “full and unconditional” pardon to Terence Sutton. WHO IS TERENCE SUTTON? Terence Sutton served as a police…
