Category: State & National News
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…
DeSantis orders flags flown at half-staff, remembering Parkland victims
From the Governor’s Office: On February 14, 2018, the 17 innocent lives of Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Beigel, Martin Duque Anguiano, Nicholas Dworet, Aaron Feis, Jaime…
LPR wins appeal, case against those who fund terrorism moves forward (podcast added)
The Levin Papantonio Rafferty law firm won a huge victory this week when a U.S. Court of Appeals overturned a trial court’s dismissal of Atchley…
Ladapo says he can’t communicate ‘clearly’ with mask
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo on Tuesday defended his decision not to wear a mask…
No Florida election audit
Florida does not plan to review the 2020 election, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday during an appearance in St. Pete Beach. “What we do in…
Milton cuts taxes for 2022
Press release: With the adoption of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget at a special meeting of the Milton City Council on September 28, 2021,…
DeSantis appoints Keefe Public Safety Czar
The former U.S. Attorney for our district, Larry Keefe, has been appointed the state’s Public Safety Czar. Today, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 21-223 to…
Minimum wage hike, vaping changes take effect
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Minimum wage workers in Florida will get a voter-approved pay boost this week, while about…
Real News podcast: Salzman on House committees
I interviewed State Rep. Michelle Salzman today on NewsTalk 1370. We discussed Gov. DeSantis’ proposal to get rid of the year-end assessments in our public…
Simpson files to run for AG commissioner
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Senate President Wilton Simpson, a wealthy Republican from Trilby whose business holdings include a giant…
Monoclonal antibody treatment site coming to Bayview Park
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Floridians who have received monoclonal antibody treatments, and announced that Florida will open a new monoclonal antibody treatment…
Broxson named vice chair for redistricting; Andrade named to House committee
State Senator Doug Broxson has been named vice chair of the Florida Senate’s Reapportionment Committee. Reapportionment Ray Rodrigues, Chair Doug Broxson, Vice Chair Aaron Bean…
Alleged mastermind behind Gaetz family extortion attempt indicted
Stephen M. Alford, 62, of Fort Walton Beach was indicted by a federal grand jury on counts of wire fraud and the attempted prevention of…
Hear from experts on FDA approval of Pfizer vaccine, face masks
Tomorrow at 7:45 a.m. on NewsTalk 1370 WCOA, my guest will be Sally Pipes, President, CEO, Thomas W. Smith Fellow in Healthcare Policy at The…
Podcast: Speaker Sprowls discusses what makes Florida House special
On NewsTalk 1370 WCOA, Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls recapped the 2021 legislative session and discussed what we can expect in the upcoming committee meetings….
Judge rules against Skanska
Judge Hope Cannon ruled against Skanska USA in a spoliation hearing concerned the cell phones the bridge contractor wiped clean. Read more on the issue…
Poll: DeSantis trails Crist, Fried
Pensacola: In a recent poll of 1000 likely Florida voters, there has been a huge swing from previous polls eight weeks earlier. Governor Ron DeSantis’…
