Category: Politics
Unlikely Conservative Heroes: Gaetz, Andrade and Salzman stand against DeSantis
From Loyal Allies to Independent Voices In the shifting landscape of Florida politics, three Northwest Florida Republicans have emerged as unexpected champions of local control…
Daily Outtakes: Text messages show DeSantis attorney’s involvement
When Stephanie White asked Hope Florida Foundation attorney about the $10 million settlement and its distribution, Jeff Aaron said: “With regard to those transactions. I…
Pensacola Navy Days Celebrates Military Heritage
Pensacola Navy Days, presented by Navy Federal Credit Union and the Pensacola Ice Flyers, returns this spring to honor the rich military heritage of the…
Hope Florida: Stephanie White Pushes for Transparency
Board member Stephanie White of Pensacola took center stage at the Hope Florida Foundation board meeting yesterday, questioning discrepancies in the organization’s financial reporting. White…
Cruise ship stopping in Pensacola next March
American Cruise Lines has announced its newest Gulf Coast itinerary for next March, offering an 8-day, 7-night journey between New Orleans and Pensacola. The voyage…
Daily Outtakes: Two Killed in ‘Terrible Tragedy’ at FSU
A 20-year-old FSU student, Phoenix Ikner, killed two non-students and injured six others during a shooting at Florida State University on Thursday. Ikner, the son…
Gallery Night presents Pensacola Navy Days
Gallery Night Pensacola invites you to honor our city’s rich military heritage during “Pensacola Navy Days: Vintage Vibes & Valor” on Friday, April 18 from…
County Housing program changes lives
For many long-term residents of Escambia County, their homes have become more than just places to live—they’ve become sources of stress and safety concerns. Structural…
Pensacola celebrates Bronze Bicycle Friendly Status
The City of Pensacola is preparing to celebrate National Bike Month this May with renewed enthusiasm after receiving the Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community designation from…
Three hot ‘(we don’t) Color on the Dog’ podcasts
In between writing and researching, I found the time for three revealing podcasts: Blueprint for Growth In this episode, we explore with Dr. Martha Saunders…
Hope Florida executive director resigns
Florida Politics broke the news earlier today that Erik Dellenback, Executive Director of Hope Florida, has resigned from his position effective May 1, just months…
Salzman’s bill that DeSantis dissed passes full House
Rep. Michelle Salzman’s HB 1321 passed the Florida House by a 104-8 vote. The legislation repeals a 2022 law that provided exemptions to public records…
Follow the Money: Foundation Chair admits ‘Mistakes were made’
The Hope Florida Foundation, a nonprofit organization tasked with fundraising for Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis’ welfare assistance initiative, has found at the center of…
Daily Outtakes: Why did Hope Florida give $5 million to Chamber, not churches
First Lady Casey DeSantis explained her motivation to create Hope Florida. “It was fueled by the fact that I hate to see people suffer. There…
First Lady Casey DeSantis defends Hope Florida
This morning at Pensacola State College, First Lady Casey DeSantis passionately defended the Hope Florida initiative, a program she developed after extensive research with stakeholders…
Senate Committee unanimously rejects Rudman for PSC Board of Trustees (video)
After former state lawmaker Joel Rudman bashed the Florida House leadership at the governor’s presser, he did an online appearance before the Senate Higher Education…
DeSantis comes out swinging, defending Hope Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis addressed a crowd at Pensacola State College today, focusing on Florida’s higher education system and introducing new developments with Hope Florida to…
Rudman defends DeSantis Against ‘Runaway House,’ blisters Andrade
In a fiery speech that revealed deep fractures within Florida’s Republican Party, former State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman (R-Navarre) took the stage at Pensacola State…
Daily Outtakes: Behind the New College Spin
Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a media event today at Pensacola State College – PSC Presser. He will most likely tout his higher education reforms….
DeSantis accuses House leaders of stabbing voters in the back
Gov. Ron DeSantis held a media event in Kissimmee, Florida, to tout the Florida Department of Transportation’s early completion of its Interstate 4 project. Communications…
