Category: State & National News
Outgoing Rudman files pro-gun bill
Last month, State Representative Joel Rudman announced his resignation from the Florida House to pursue a congressional seat in Florida’s First District, which was vacated…
Top Five Reads for the week, 12/8/24 edition
The blog had a 15% increase in readership last week, even though I spent one day out of town. 1. We broke the news that…
Dimmock, McDaniel and Green qualify to run for Congress
Aaron Dimmock, the Republican candidate backed by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy against Matt Gaetz in August, has qualified to run for Gaetz’s seat. He…
Daily Outtakes: Congressional primaries begin to take shape
The qualifying period run for the First Congressional District seat has begun to take shape. The period ends at noon today. A new candidate announced…
Daily Outtakes: Sheriff Simmons discusses DEA nominee
On our new podcast “(we don’t) color on the dog,” Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons discussed Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, whom President-elect Donald Trump…
Nelson drops out. Who?
Nathan Nelson Ends Campaign For U.S.Congress SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – Today, Nathan Nelson announced he is ending his campaign for U.S. Congress. “I’m grateful…
Quick Draw returns to Florida Politics
Stan “Quick Draw” McDaniels has pre-filed run for with the state to run for Congress as a member of the Libertarian Party of Florida. McDaniel…
Salzman backs out, endorses Patronis
Escambia County campaign contributors may have a little more money to spend this Christmas. State Rep. Michelle Salzman has backed out the race to replace…
Breaking: Trumps endorses Patronis for FL D1
From Truth Social: “Jimmy Patronis, Chief Financial Officer for the Great State of Florida, has done a tremendous job as CFO, where he also serves…
Daily Outtakes: Yes, more people consider running for Gaetz’s seat
My Saturday posts regarding those who have filed to run for Florida’s First Congressional seat prompted more people to reach out to me. A reader…
Backroom Briefing: Forget About It
Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Don’t expect the Florida Senate to…
More D1 candidates found. But who will actually qualify?
With some help, I found the FEC Form 2 filings for several more candidates. They will still have to complete the qualifying process to be…
Breaking: Matt Gaetz says he will not return to Congress
In an exclusive interview with Charlie Kirk, former Congressman Matt Gaetz said, “I’m still gonna be in the fight, but it’s going to be from…
Daily Outtakes: Florida woman replaces Florida man for AG
STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP: “I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the Great State of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next…
Reaction to Gaetz’s withdrawal
On Truth Social, President-elect Donald Trump posted: “I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be Attorney General. He was…
No, Matt Gaetz cannot unresign from Congress
In case you have been wondering, Matt Gaetz cannot unresign from Congress. My sources have shared that the state has said his resignation is irrevocable.
Breaking: Matt Gaetz withdraws from AG job
The New York Times reports the former Panhandle Congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump’s Attorney General. He said his…
Weekly Roundup: Administration Gets Florida Flavor
Recap and analysis of the week in state government and politics By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida. TALLAHASSEE — President-elect Donald Trump looked…
BREAKING: Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress
Rep. Matt Gaetz resigned from the U.S. House this afternoon. I have confirmed this with multiple sources. This starts the clock on a special election…
BREAKING: Trump to appoint Matt Gaetz his Attorney General
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Rep. Matt Gaetz to head the U.S. Justice Department as his Attorney General. Official Announcement: It is my Great Honor…
