Category: Politics
A Historic Win for Florida’s Waters
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Join National Estuary Program In a landmark decision for environmental conservation in the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. House of Representatives passed…
Tourist Development Tax collections dip slightly in October
The Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the September 2024 returns received in October 2024 show a 3% decrease from the same month last…
(we don’t) color on the dog: new episode drops at 4 p.m.
The new podcast episode drops on YouTube today at 4 p.m. We also interview Port of Pensacola Director Clark Merritt for the latest news on…
Daily Outtakes: Andrade endorses Patronis for Congress
State Rep. Alex Andrade endorsed Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis in the special election for the Northwest Florida congressional seat formerly held by Matt Gaetz on…
Breaking: Congress passed bill recognizing our estuaries
I just received word that the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act of 2024 passed the House and will be sent to…
Outgoing Rudman files pro-gun bill
Last month, State Representative Joel Rudman announced his resignation from the Florida House to pursue a congressional seat in Florida’s First District, which was vacated…
Daily Outtakes: The first Quality of Life Study from 2001
In 2001, the Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce asked the UWF Whitman Center for Public Service to produce a Quality of Life and Livability study…
Top Five Reads for the week, 12/8/24 edition
The blog had a 15% increase in readership last week, even though I spent one day out of town. 1. We broke the news that…
Dimmock, McDaniel and Green qualify to run for Congress
Aaron Dimmock, the Republican candidate backed by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy against Matt Gaetz in August, has qualified to run for Gaetz’s seat. He…
Skanska wins, local businesses and residents lose barge lawsuit
From the attorneys representing locals – Brian Barr (Levin Papantonio), Thomas Gonzalez (Beggs and Lane), and Sam Geisler (Aylstock Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz). “Thursday evening,…
Daily Outtakes: Congressional primaries begin to take shape
The qualifying period run for the First Congressional District seat has begun to take shape. The period ends at noon today. A new candidate announced…
What will be in the 2024 State of the City address?
Mayor D.C. Reeves’s message will be two-fold when he gives this annual State of the City address at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, at…
Inweekly: Meet Improvable Cause
This week, our featured story profiles Improvable Cause. The cast includes Becca Timmons, Brooke Hardy, Cole Dickson, Laynie Gibson, Michael Daw, Rachel Earl, Topher Warren…
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…
