Senate President-designate Jim Boyd names his leadership team as voters approve Amendment 3’s homestead tax cut. DeSantis plans a special session soon.
Category: State & National News
Mayor Backs Donalds But City of Pensacola Votes for Jolly
Pensacola’s Republican mayor backed Byron Donalds, but city voters chose David Jolly 55% to 45%. Hofberger clings to a three-vote lead over Vinson. Reeves leads a Blue City.
Trump Almost Came to Pensacola on Friday
Trump considered a Pensacola rally this Friday but chose Daytona instead. Here’s why the Bay Center was out, and how past visits compare.
Patronis says Trump Signed Disaster Declaration
Trump signed the Isaias disaster declaration, but it covers only Public Assistance. Individual aid for Panhandle families is still under review. See details
Panhandle Remains in Federal Disaster Declaration Limbo
Michael got a disaster declaration in 1 day. Sally in 7. Isaias? Nearly 3 weeks and still waiting on Trump’s signature. Northwest Florida deserves answers now.
Jolly: Divided Nation is About to Turn the Tide
David Jolly told Pensacola, “We’re a nation that eight days from now is going to defy history.” His father’s story, healing a broken nation/state, his plan.
First Rule of DeSantis World: Don’t Mention Hope Florida
Leaked, expunged and now tangled in two courts. The Hope Florida grand jury report fight just got messier. Explore all the messy details.
Education Commission Mack’s Memo Snares ‘Harriet the Spy’
Florida’s education chief warns school districts: pull risky library books before parents find them, or risk state funds. Escambia is named in the memo.
GAO: Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” Opened Without a Federal Contract
DeSantis’ “Alligator Alcatraz” opened with no federal contract. GAO: Taxpayers paying $249 a bed, 171% above ICE’s median. This is the 2nd federal report blasting the Florida facility!!
“Lumpy’s Bill” passed by U.S. Senate, 77-22
Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act 77-22. Both Florida senators voted no, but Ashley Moody amended a key part of it first. Kudos to Lumpy DeWeese.
It’s Property Insurance, Stupid. Not Taxes
63% of Florida homeowners say insurance worries them more than property taxes. DeSantis says the market is improving. Most homeowners see no sign of it.
New Laws, Final $1 Minimum Wage Hike Arrive with October
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Among the new laws taking effect Oct. 1 are changes in how police identify criminal gang members, a new penalty for those…
Charity Care Costs Jump $33.5 Million Locally as Medicaid Rolls Shrink
Escambia & Santa Rosa charity care costs jumped $33.5M in 3 years—Baptist’s new hospital absorbed 45% of it. The reason traces back to a Florida policy choice.
New Poll: Donalds and Jolly Deadlocked
Poll: Donalds & Jolly tied at 44-43%, but independents break for Jolly by 12 pts in a sample weighted 42% GOP. What that means for November.
Podcast: Lumpy DeWeese Standing With Coaching Legends
UWF’s Lumpy DeWeese stood with Kelvin Sampson & John Calipari in D.C. to push a bill fixing the transfer portal chaos. Here’s what’s in it and what’s next.
DCF Dumpster Fire Continues to Expand
DCF leaves mentally incompetent defendants rotting in jail cells for months past the legal deadline. Three have died. Now they’re being sued.
Cruz Brings Bipartisan College Sports Bill to the Capitol Lawn, and a UWF Argonaut Was There to See It
Cruz and Cantwell say college sports is “the Wild West.” Their bipartisan bill could end it, and a UWF Argonaut watched it happen.
UWF’s Lumpy DeWeese Goes to DC, Makes Case for Protect College Sports Act
UWF’s Lumpy DeWeese trades helmet for hallways of Congress today, pushing the Protect College Sports Act to save college athletics from chaos.
Gaetz, Pizzo Vow DCF Overhaul; Contractors Under Review
DCF investigated one family 14 times before a child was murdered. Sen. Don Gaetz says it took 4 senators to save Kenley — and it shouldn’t have.
Will Attorney General Uthmeier Be Impeached?
Grand jury: $10M misappropriated. House Dems say impeach AG Uthmeier. DeSantis’ team calls it politics. Here’s what’s really going on.
