Category: State & National News
Lincoln Project takes aim at Matt Gaetz
This morning, The Lincoln Project released an ad attacking U.S. Rep. Gaetz over a comment he made during the Turning Point Action Summit that “the…
State takes aim at workplace training lawsuit
By Jim Saunders,The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Disputing that restrictions on race-related workplace training violate the First Amendment, the state is asking a…
Crist, Fried duke it out in debate
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With both claiming to be Florida Democrats’ best bet to defeat Gov. Ron DeSantis in…
By the numbers: Florida’s youngest, oldest counties
Florida residents had a median age of 42.7 in 2021, but median ages varied widely in counties. Here is a rundown by county: — Leon…
FPL says Supreme Court should uphold rates
By Jim Saunders,The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida Power & Light on Wednesday urged the state Supreme Court to reject challenges to a…
DeSantis brings out gold cards
During the last election cycle, I joked about the Donald Trump campaign giving me not one, but two gold cards. Gov. Ron DeSantis is following…
Florida ports see jump in cargo [podcast]
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Cargo handled through Florida seaports was up at least 75 percent in 2021 from before…
Bannon may testify [podcast]
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon said in a letter this weekend to the Jan. 6 committee that he is now willing to testify after…
State tries to shield Corcoran in ‘Intellectual Freedom’ case
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The state is asking a federal judge to shield former Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran from…
Rash of overdoses ramps up fentanyl fight
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida QUINCY — State and local authorities are working “feverishly” to fight the distribution of fentanyl in Florida…
Ukrainian refugees seek shelter in Poland [podcast]
ABC News correspondent Ines De La Cuetara is with refugees in Rzezsnow, Poland. She shares what she has learned over the weekend.
Single member districts prevail in Sarasota
Four years ago, Sarasota County voters approved switching to single-member districts, which allow citizens to cast ballots for a single county commissioner from the district…
Israelis support Ukraine
ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller discusses the latest in Israel’s effort to mediate a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. She also shares how the…
THOR deployed to battle wildfires [podcast]
On WCOA this morning, Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore discussed the county sending its mobile command unit (THOR) to Bay County to help…
Cox keeps customers connected to family members in Ukraine
ATLANTA, GA – Cox Communications announced today the company will provide Cox Voice customers with free long-distance calling to Ukraine, Hungary, Romania, Poland, Bulgaria and…
Jayer in middle of budget negotiations
By Jim Turner and Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — House and Senate negotiators Tuesday began narrowing budget differences, with agreement on…
Learning more about Ukraine
From the Gulf Coast Citizens Diplomacy Council: As the news swiftly changes in Ukraine, we thought you would appreciate the following webinars & resources: March…
What’s happening in EU regarding Russian invastion into Ukraine
On WCOA this morning, ABC News’ Tom Rivers discussed the weekend developments in the Ukrainian crisis. He talks about several surprise announcements made by EU…
Broadband expansion proposal modified
By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Lawmakers awaiting federal money scaled back a proposal Tuesday that would help broadband providers expand service…
Wildlife reserve created around NAS Pensacola, other NWFL bases
Sentinel Landscapes Partnership, comprised of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Department of Interior (DOI), announced the designation…
