Category: State & National News
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…
Gaetz is Cancer-Free, Isn’t Going Anywhere
A rumor came out of Tallahassee yesterday that Sen. Don Gaetz told people at the Senate Appropriations Committee meeting that he has cancer and that…
Grand Jury Has Spoken on Hope Florida — But the Public Can’t Hear It Yet
The investigative team at the Florida Trident broke a significant development in one of Florida’s most troubling political scandals, a scandal with ties to Gov….
Uthmeier Trolls Admit Attacking Andrade
Yesterday, I broke the news that Jae Williams, Attorney General James Uthmeier’s press secretary, sent an email to pro-life groups around the state, trying urging…
AG Uthmeier’s Press Secretary Tries to Sabotage Andrade’s Committee Hearing
State Rep. Alex Andrade has shared communications from Jae Williams, a member of Attorney General James Uthmeier’s administration, sent to pro-life groups around the state,…
Property Tax Amendment: Pensacola Loses $8.9 million
Update: The property tax proposal that actually passed late last week doesn’t phase out the exemption. It goes into effect immediately on Jan. 1, 2027,…
Florida House Passes Budget, Tax Relief Measures
The Florida House today passed HB 5001, a $113.6 billion state budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27. It is $4 billion lower than Governor DeSantis’…
Bad Day for DeSantis Cabal: AG Grift and MAHA Rejection
Florida AG Uthmeier’s $100,000 Secret Side Gig at UF The Tampa Bay Times reports that Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has been quietly collecting a…
Gaetz: UWF Trustee Confirmations Update, Voucher Bill Caught in House-Senate Friction
State Senator Don Gaetz is keeping a close eye on two fronts this legislative session — the confirmation of University of West Florida trustee appointments…
Andrade Targets Three Issues: Infant Mortality, Hope Florida Loophole, Public Records
State Rep. Alex Andrade is swinging at three major targets this legislative session — and none of them are softballs. In a conversation on (We…
Gaetz’s Mid-Session Update: Bills Moving in Senate, Stalled in House
Sen. Don Gaetz reports that while most of his sponsored legislation is sailing through the Senate, a power struggle between House and Senate leadership threatens…
Andrade’s Medicaid Ultimatum: Cut Infant Mortality or Pay the Price
Pensacola Rep. Alex Andrade is putting Florida’s Medicaid managed care plans on notice — reduce infant mortality or face real financial consequences. Andrade is following…
Andrade Fires Back at AG Uthmeier: “You’re a Thief. Return the $10 Million.”
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier made headlines yesterday when he publicly called on House Speaker Daniel Perez to strip State Rep. Alex Andrade of his…
Report Details Teacher Needs
Main Points Florida’s State Board of Education identified seven high-demand teaching areas where many courses are taught by uncertified teachers: exceptional student education, math, English,…
Florida Moves to Regulate E-Bikes as Pensacola Considers Local Action
As electric bicycles, also known as e-bikes, have continued to gain popularity in the Pensacola area and statewide, both state legislators and Pensacola city officials…
