The controversial GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate in Arizona, Karu Lake, is having a fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. on Pensacola Beach. The location is a secret and only revealed to those…
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Former Governor, Senator Graham dies at 87
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Bob Graham, a two-term Florida governor who went on to serve in the U.S. Senate and was known for his work days…
Daily Outtakes: Defending Our Bases
Earlier this month, Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh and other leaders from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties attended the 2024 Defense Communities Summit in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the Association of Defense…
Daily Outtakes: Amendments put Florida in play for Dems
Florida voters will take control away from the Republican-controlled state government and decide the fate of recreational marijuana and abortion limitations. The Florida Supreme Court approved two constitutional amendments for the November…
Daily Outtakes: It’s official
Both President Biden and former President Trump secured enough delegates last night to clinch their primaries. Why this matters: The Florida GOP presidential primary next week is officially meaningless. Through yesterday, Escambia…
Daily Outtakes: 10-24 record (updated)
Note: After reviewing the bills again, I missed a bill that Andrade had passed by both chambers and the laid on the table was done to replace it with the Senate version…
10 Dead Issues in 2024 Session
By Jim Saunders. The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — When Florida lawmakers went home after ending the 2024 legislative session Friday, they left behind hundreds of bills that did not pass….
10 Big Issues in the 2024 Session
©2024 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The 2024 legislative session ended Friday with an annual hanky-drop ceremony in the rotunda between the House and Senate chambers. Here are snapshots of…
Daily Outtakes: Bye, Nikki
Nikki Haley will announce today that she is suspending her presidential bid, according to several media sources. Why it matters: Haley’s results on Super Tuesday failed to validate her claim that 40%…
Salzman fought for Dozier survivors
The White House Boys — men who were raped, beaten and tortured as children at the state-run Dozier School for Boys in Marianna – will receive compensation for their suffering after the…
DeSantis sends troops to control spring breakers
At a press conference in Miami Beach, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he would deploy 140 state troopers and 24 Quick Response FHP Troopers to popular spring break destinations, such as Miami Beach,…
Daily Outtakes: Federal appeal panel boots “Stop Woke” restrictions
A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal ruled Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “Stop Woke Act” restrictions that prohibited employers from training employees about diversity, equity and inclusion violated First…