Category: Politics
See preview of airport expansion project
Pensacola International Airport will host a public open house from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today. The public can review preliminary concepts for the passenger…
Daily Outtakes: Candidate, Cabinet Bingo
The News Service of Florida reports that Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister has withdrawn his name as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to serve as the…
Reeves: Anniversaries, Planes and Tunnels
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves discusses his first two years in office, the tremendous growth at the Pensacola International Airport, and Palafox Street’s underground tunnels. Mayor…
Wentworth collection available online
On our new podcast, “(we don’t) color on the dog,” University of West Florida President Dr. Martha Saunders stated that the entire collection of T.T….
Daily Outtakes: Sheriff Simmons discusses DEA nominee
On our new podcast “(we don’t) color on the dog,” Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons discussed Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, whom President-elect Donald Trump…
Daily Outtakes: House D1 Scorecard
My bookie Gizmo is setting up this parlay sheet for the U.S. House of Representatives Florida District 1 primary and special election. The primary races…
Nelson drops out. Who?
Nathan Nelson Ends Campaign For U.S.Congress SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – Today, Nathan Nelson announced he is ending his campaign for U.S. Congress. “I’m grateful…
Governor gives PEDC $250K to help Corry Field; Santa Rosa $250K for land swap
Yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than $2.1 million in additional funding for military-supporting infrastructure through the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program. The grants support infrastructure…
Quick Draw returns to Florida Politics
Stan “Quick Draw” McDaniels has pre-filed run for with the state to run for Congress as a member of the Libertarian Party of Florida. McDaniel…
Daily Outtakes: ECUA prepares for fluoride fallout
A debate is raging over the public health practice of putting fluoride in drinking water, and Emerald Coast Utilities Authority is preparing for the potential…
Salzman backs out, endorses Patronis
Escambia County campaign contributors may have a little more money to spend this Christmas. State Rep. Michelle Salzman has backed out the race to replace…
Breaking: Trumps endorses Patronis for FL D1
From Truth Social: “Jimmy Patronis, Chief Financial Officer for the Great State of Florida, has done a tremendous job as CFO, where he also serves…
Community Health receives $1 million HRSA grant
The Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) has awarded Community Health Northwest Florida (CHNWF) a $1-million grant to provide care for people released from incarceration…
Daily Outtakes: Yes, more people consider running for Gaetz’s seat
My Saturday posts regarding those who have filed to run for Florida’s First Congressional seat prompted more people to reach out to me. A reader…
Backroom Briefing: Forget About It
Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Don’t expect the Florida Senate to…
Top Stories of the Week, 11/24/24 edition
Readers showed interest in our hospitals’ safety scores, which the PNJ ignored to cover more dining spots. The city’s announcements also drew attention, as did…
More D1 candidates found. But who will actually qualify?
With some help, I found the FEC Form 2 filings for several more candidates. They will still have to complete the qualifying process to be…
State only lists three candidates for Congress D1 race, Feds have three others
The Florida Secretary of State only has three candidates listed as having filed to run for Rep. Matt Gaetz’s seat: Gray, Stanley Douglas (DEM) Kama,…
Valentino announces
Friend, I have served you before, and I am ready to serve you once again. Today I am honored to announce that I have officially…
Gov. DeSantis sets special election for April Fool’s Day
The primaries will be Jan. 28, and the special election will be April 1. Resignation deadline for candidates holding office is Monday, Nov. 25. Florida…






















