Category: State & National News
Democrats, Voting Rights Groups Challenge DeSantis’ Map
See you in court.’ Democrats, voting rights groups, and editorial boards are lighting up over DeSantis’s ‘Dummymander’—and lawsuits are already being promised.
DeSantis Delivers Redistricting Maps; Pensacola No Change
DeSantis wants Florida’s congressional map redrawn—race-neutral, controversial, and heading for a legislative vote THIS WEEK. Here’s what’s in the proposal.
DeSantis Rewards UWF Trustee Bailey w/Judgeship
DeSantis skipped a federal judge and 9 other qualified lawyers to put a UWF trustee on the bench. The network behind that pick is worth a close look.
Jolly Opens Pensacola Office, Following Chiles Formula
Jolly for Governor plants its first regional office on Pensacola’s iconic Palafox Street—echoing the grassroots spirit of Florida’s “Walkin’ Lawton.”
Andrade: DeSantis’s Fatal Flaws with Redistricting
DeSantis called a special session on redistricting—but a Pensacola lawmaker says the governor made two critical errors that put Florida in this mess.
Florida’s Redistricting Special Session Pushed Back as DeSantis Expands the Agenda
What was supposed to be a straightforward return to Tallahassee just got more complicated. The Delay Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation Wednesday postponing Florida’s…
Florida Unemployment Ticks Up to 4.5% in January—Escambia County Hit Hard
Florida’s unemployment rate climbed to 4.5% in January, a 0.2 percentage point jump from December, according to data released Wednesday by the Department of Commerce….
Gulf Breeze’s Own Bill Ferrara Joins Tennessee Lady Vols Coaching Staff
A Gulf Breeze High School graduate is heading to one of the most storied programs in women’s basketball history. Head coach Kim Caldwell Hill named…
Breaking: American Racing Confirmed as U.S. Challenger for 38th America’s Cup, Acquires American Magic Assets
American Racing Challenger Team USA, representing Sail Newport, has been confirmed as the official U.S. challenger for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup—and the team…
Catch Up on Voter Citizenship ID Bill Heading to DeSantis
What will happen in court is anyone’s guess, but there is no doubt Gov. Ron DeSantis will sign House Bill 991 into law. What HB…
Andrade Explains Why Session Ended Without a Budget
Florida’s legislative session has come and gone, and state lawmakers left Tallahassee without the one thing they’re constitutionally required to deliver: a balanced budget. State…
Gaetz: Legislature “Should Be Ashamed” Over Budget Stalemate
State Sen. Don Gaetz didn’t mince words this morning when asked about the Florida Legislature’s failure to produce a budget on time — calling it…
Gaetz’s Penny Pinching Bill Headed to Govenor
Sen. Don Gaetz’s proposal that allows retailers to round up or down to the nearest nickel in some cash transactions as minting new pennies has…
Jolly Eyes Governor’s Mansion: “If the Election Were Tonight, We Might Win”
Former U.S. Rep. David Jolly stopped by Inweekly’s office to lay out his case for why he’s the Democrat best positioned to flip Florida’s governorship….
Florida Reins In E-Bikes, Pensacola Gets More Control
A bill that would put new rules on electric bicycle riders across Florida is heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis after passing both chambers of the…
BCC Drama: Kohler apologizes and explains, while Hofberger defends
Commissioner Mike Kohler used his commissioner comments at the March 5 Escambia Board of County Commissioners meeting to publicly address his widely reported conflict with…
Florida Budget Stalemate: Five Key Issues Divide House and Senate
Florida lawmakers are deadlocked over the state budget, and the 60-day legislative session ending Friday will need to be extended. House Speaker Daniel Perez and…
Joe Scarborough for President in 2028?
This weekend, a Temple University journalism professor made the case for The Hill that the Democratic Party’s best hope for the White House in 2028…
NAS Pensacola Adds Vetting Process for Visitors
Visiting the National Naval Aviation Museum or the Pensacola Lighthouse just got a little more involved. Naval Air Station Pensacola has implemented a new vetting…
Papantonio’s “A Death in Arcadia” Debuts Today
Papantonio’s New Thriller Hits Home — And Close to Home— Mike Papantonio has written legal thrillers ripped from the headlines before—the opioid crisis, cartel money…
