Category: Politics
State Capital Briefs: Gaetz tackles fantasy sports
LAWMAKERS PITCH REGULATIONS FOR FANTASY SPORTS Two Republican lawmakers are filing legislation that would regulate the daily fantasy sports industry, which is the subject of…
Pensacola poised to pass non-discrimination ordinance
The sprawling hours of discussion during Pensacola’s workshop on a proposed human rights ordinance provided ample time for everyone to have their say. Late into…
Council looks ready to dig into Long Hollow
The Pensacola City Council decided during its Monday agenda session to move forward with a vote later this week on directing city staff to provide…
Mike Hill’s ‘Fair Districts’ lawsuit dismissed
A state lawmaker and other plaintiffs have dismissed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the “Fair Districts” redistricting standards approved by Florida voters in…
Bondi will not challenge medical pot amendment
Though continuing to express concerns about a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize medical marijuana, Attorney General Pam Bondi is not challenging the wording of…
Attorney for Biggs Construction sends copy of letter to council
Attorney Bruce Partington shared this letter with the Pensacola City Council and the media earlier today. It directly contradicts statements by Gene Church, owner of…
Seville Quarter patriarch warns about food truck ordinance
A lunch with attorney Wilmer Mitchell, president of Seville Quarter, is never brief, but always informative. Today he wanted to talk about the proposed food…
Gaetz has a real challenger for Senate seat
From the News Service of Florida: GAINER TOPS $118K FOR PANHANDLE SENATE RACE In what could turn into one of the state’s most-expensive campaigns in…
Rubio holds ‘mobile office hours’ in Jay today
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio’s staff will hold “mobile office hours” in Gadsden, Pinellas, Calhoun, Santa Rosa and Polk counties. 8:30 a.m., Havana City Hall, 711…
Long Hollow Cell Tower issue getting attention
On May 14, Melanie Nichols, president of the North Hill Preservation Association, asked Mayor Ashton Hayward, City Administrator Eric Olson, and the Pensacola City Council…
Podcast: Spencer on Long Hollow cell tower
Pensacola City Councilman Brian Spencer wants the council to look into the controversy surrounding the Long Hollow cell tower.
‘Jump the shark moment’ – Sessions crashes
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A last-ditch effort to keep the courts from drawing state Senate districts collapsed Thursday, as senators voted…
