DOJ Press Release: Brian G. Kolfage, of Miramar Beach, Florida, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for an additional crime related to the filing of his 2019 income taxes, announced…
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Buzz: Gaetz a GOP pariah?
Matt Gaetz failed to speak at any Northwest Florida July 4th events and held no press conferences in Pensacola last week. However, he did find time to invite Brittany Spears to speak…
New Florida laws ready to take effect July 1
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — More than 100 new laws passed during the 2021 legislative session will hit the books this week, ranging from a record $100…
New poll: Crist has 10-pt lead over Fried
In a recent Political Matrix/Listener Group poll of 660 likely Florida Democrat voters, Congressman Charlie Crist leads Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried 40.9% to 30.5%,leaving 28.6% undecided. Among female voters, Crist has…
By the numbers: Top 10 specialty plates
More than 1.68 million specialty license plates were on Florida roads in 2020. Here are the top 10 specialty plates last year by sales: — Endless Summer: 93,986 — University of Florida:…
Something sounds off – but explainable
In the weeks after the December 6, 2019, shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola that killed three U.S. sailors and severely wounded eight other Americans, Attorney General William Barr held a press…
Jones may or may not challenge Gaetz
Rebekah Jones, the whistleblower that has challenged how Gov. Ron DeSantis reported on the COVID-19 pandemic, announced yesterday on Instagram her intention to run against Congressman Matt Gaetz. “One of the reasons…
Fried ‘ready’ to run for governor
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, touting her campaign as “something new†and saying she will fight the “rigged system†in Tallahassee, formally entered…
Let the gambling begin
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida “Does that mean if somebody wanted to establish, let’s say, a casino in the Panhandle – is that something the tribe would then fund…
DeSantis pulls out of Fed Pandemic Unemployment Comp ($300/wk)
State Rep. Alex Andrade got his his wish; Gov. Ron DeSantis is dropping out of the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program. Effective June 27, Floridians will no longer receive the supplemental $300…
We spoke too soon, harness racing gone
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Harness racing, quarter-horse racing and jai alai could become part of Florida history, after lawmakers Wednesday passed a bill that would make…
Litton prefiles to run against Andrade
Former MLB player and local businessman, Greg Litton yesterday announced he would be seeking the Republican nomination for Florida House District 2, a seat currently held by attorney Alex Andrade. Here is…
State government reopens for business gradually
By Christine Sexton, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis has touted for months that Florida’s “open for business,†but it’s just now that state government is reopening offices,…
WSRE seeks questions for lawmakers
WSRE invites the public to submit their questions for state legislators who will appear on “Legislative Review: Dialogue with the Delegation†during a live broadcast at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 3….
Ballot initiatives measure challenged
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Just a day after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill, the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida filed a constitutional challenge Saturday…
Two Andrade town halls next week
State Representative Alex Andrade will participate in two post-Session town halls next week: the first is set for Tuesday, May 11th at the Bayview Community Center, hosted by the East Hill Neighborhood…
Courthouse COVID rules change
Members of the public will be able to enter and move through courthouses across the state, while in-person court proceedings will continue to have mask requirements and social distancing, Florida Supreme Court…
US 90 Corridor Master Plan session next week
The Emerald Coast Regional Council is developing a Corridor Master Plan along US 90 in Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties. The purpose of the plan is to inventory and identify current…
Crist announces run for governor
From his Twitter: Florida should be a place where hard work is rewarded, justice is equal, and opportunity is right in front of you. That’s a Florida for all — and that’s…
Ten dead issues as legislative session ended
TEN DEAD ISSUES AS LEGISLATIVE SESSION ENDED May 3, 2021Jim Saunders TALLAHASSEE — From abortion restrictions to vacation rentals, many high-profile bills died Friday when the Florida legislative session ended. Here are…
