State Rep. Mike Hill (R-Portofino Marcus Point) has a new lost cause that no one in his district cares about – a U.S. constitutional amendment to limit congressional term limits. Hill has…
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Gaetz suggests government go hunting
Cousin Bobo predicted this days ago. Last week, President Donald Trump protested Twitter putting a fact-checking label his tweet about mail-in ballots and later limited public access to inflammatory tweets stating: “…when…
Friday morning briefing
Sales Tax Holiday Starting today through Thursday, June 4, Florida shoppers can avoid paying sales taxes while putting together disaster-preparation stockpiles for the 2020 hurricane season. In addition to helping residents buy…
Federal judge clears way for felons to vote
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Forida TALLAHASSEE — Opening the door for hundreds of thousands of convicted felons to be added to Florida’s voting rolls, a federal judge on Sunday…
ECUA appeal fails miserably
Update: ECUA did not file the appeal. It was filed by attorney Bradley Odom, who no longer is the attorney for the utility. The 1st DCA rejected the Emerald Coast Utility Authority’s…
NAS gunman’s phone links him to al Qaeda
U.S. Attorney General Bob Barr is expected this morning to report the gunman in last year’s deadly shooting at NAS Pensacola had been in communication with al Qaeda, according to reports by…
Judge signals he will pave way for felon voting
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge said Wednesday he intends to lay out a process for the state to allow voting by felons who cannot…
COVID-19: What’s happening around the state
Nursing Home Visitation Ban The News Service of Florida: Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration was caught by surprise Tuesday to learn that a 30-day executive order banning visitation at nursing homes was set…
Andrade named winner by Florida Politics
Every year, Florida Politics evaluates the legislative session after it adjourns and lists whom the website considers its winners and losers. This year, the site chose to do an all-winners version, and…
Classic Escambia County: COVID-19 Update does not mention Safe-at-Home order
Escambia County COVID-19 Update #30 Updated at 3:15 p.m. April 1: Please reference the prior updates and Escambia County COVID-19 Update #11 for a prior comprehensive running list. View an updated list of county…
And Now This: Appeals court refuses to revisit felons voting decision
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Striking another blow against Gov. Ron DeSantis, a federal appeals court has refused to reconsider a ruling that felons who have served…
State eyes hotels to house people with Coronavirus
By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday that state officials are looking at the possibility of putting people who test positive for the coronavirus in…