Category: State & National News
“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…
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.
What Does Meta’s $17 Billion Wake Up Call Mean for Your Teens
Meta’s paying $18B for harming kids online—but attorney Ned McWilliams says the fine is a joke. The real fix? New limits on minors’ screen time.
From Capitol Hill to the Gridiron
UWF’s Lumpy DeWeese interned in Congress this summer, met Saban and Gingrich, and now he’s back preparing for the Argonauts’ first D1 football season.
The Staggering Cost of James Uthmeier
Alligator Alcatraz cost taxpayers $1B. Then came a secret Trump library land deal & a $10M Medicaid scandal. Uthmeier’s pattern, exposed.
DCF Secretary Resigned Last Week
Nearly four months after a long-delayed confirmation by the state Senate, Department of Children and Families Secretary Taylor Hatch left the office last week.
DeSantis Administration Far Surpasses SNAP Error Rate
Florida’s SNAP error rate hits 12.97%—nearly double the federal threshold. Rep. Andrade says DeSantis “checked out” while waste piled up.
Breaking: Matt Gaetz Appointed to Triumph Board
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez has appointed former Congressman Matt Gaetz to the Triumph Gulf Coast Board, effective July 1, 2026.
Fact-checking Clerk Pam Childers on BCC statements
Childers told BCC she just put AG & CFO “on notice.” Records show she emailed the CFO 12 days before demand letter she blamed even existed. CFO not interested.
DOGE Wants More Info from the City of Pensacola
Florida DOGE is back. This time it wants every P-card swipe, every contract change order, and full city payroll data—by June 26. Read what they’re asking for.
Andrade Unimpressed With DeSantis’ Medicaid Fraud Effort
Medicaid Fraud Andrade: DeSantis Medicaid Initiative Is Cover, Not Cure The state lawmaker who knows Medicaid better than anyone in the Florida House calls the…
