Category: State & National News
Dozier compensation moves forward
From the News Service of Florida: Victims of abuse decades ago at state-run reform schools will be able to begin applying next week for a…
DeSantis tells FBI that he will investigate attempt
DeSantis Vows State Probe of Assassination Attempt By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the state needs…
Another weird Ladapo moment
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo continues discouraging Floridians from using the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. On Sept. 13,…
How did suspect know where Trump was playing golf?
The FBI is investigating what it calls an “attempted assassination” of former President Donald Trump, after Secret Service agents fired at a man with an…
Presidential Election Is A Toss-Up, State Surveys Show
Morning Consult’s state-level data for key presidential, Senate and gubernatorial contests NEW YORK — September 9, 2024 — Ahead of Tuesday’s presidential debate, Morning Consult…
FDEP whistleblower who derailed golf course scheme
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis complained that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s plan to build golf courses in state parks was leaked before the…
Daily Outtakes: YASP Quiz still open, Amendment 3 boosted
You Are So Pensacola’ Quiz: Round 1 The quiz is off to a strong start. ROUND ONE: Name five stores – retail, restaurant, or bar…
Don Gaetz: Golf Courses in state parks “dumb government trick”
Former Florida Senate President Don Gaetz opposes the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s proposal to build golf courses and hotels in state parks. He questions…
DeSantis Says Park Plans Need Another Look
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Trying to quell a bipartisan uproar, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that “half-baked” plans to…
Former deputy denied pre-trial release
The former Okaloosa County deputy who shot and killed decorated Sr. Airman Robert Fortson was denied pre-trial release today. Eddie Duran was arrested yesterday after…
Daily Outtakes: Park Golf Course plan blasted
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Great Outdoors Initiative is getting blasted by Republicans. It would build a 350-room park lodge at nearby Topsail Hill…
Okaloosa deputy charged airman shooting
State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden announced today that a direct information has been filed charging former Okaloosa County Deputy Sheriff Eddie Lee Duran, Jr., with…
Daily Outtakes: FDEP plan for hotels and golf in state parks criticized
On Monday, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) announced the launch of its 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative. In addition to increasing the number of…
FDOH notices public of June breach
We received this public notice yesterday. PUBLIC NOTICE: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Tallahassee, Fla. – Following a recent cybersecurity incident impacting the Florida Department of…
LaRuby May at DNC
Attorney LaRuby May, daughter of Mary May and the late Theophalis May, led roundtable discussions at the Democratic National Convention. On “Real News with Rick…
Santa Rosa voters end Calkins Era
Commissioner James Calkins saw his power grab fall apart in the Santa Rosa County primary yesterday. He not only lost his race, but his attempt…
Dozier compensation ‘time sensitive’
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida Physical abuse. Mental abuse. Sexual Abuse. Corporal punishment. Excessive force. Dismissive safety controls. Rehabilitative negligence. The categories…
Calkins PAC backs Calkins wife
I received another text from America First Alliance, the PAC run by Santa Rosa County Commissioner James Lee Calkins’s grandmother. Granny Sorenson likes Moms for…
Daily Outtakes: PAC interference, Calkins, Salzman
Escambia County voters finally have something over on Santa Rosa County. Escambia doesn’t have to deal with James Calkins and weird political action committees. However,…
Scott meets with local veterans
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott made a campaign stop in southwest Escambia County yesterday at Warrior Beer Company. The theme was supporting our military veterans, which…
