Category: State & National News

BY Dara Kam TALLAHASSEE — Delivering a harsh rebuke to Gov. Ron DeSantis, an appeals court on Wednesday upheld a federal judge’s decision that the…

Of the seven bills proposed by State Rep. Mike Hill (R-Marcus Point), only one made it out of a subcommittee. HB 21-to name the new…

Gov. Ron DeSantis wasn’t able to attend last Friday’s special ceremony to honor the law enforcement officers who confronted the shooter in the terrorist attack…

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who has been part of President Donald Trump’s impeachment communications team, will be part of the defense for his…

In his State of the State address today, Governor Ron DeSantis encouraged lawmakers to recognize that people are more mobile and will move out of…

Yesterday Attorney General William Barr had a press conference to reported on the Department of Justice investigation into the shooting at NAS Pensacola in early…

State lawmakers rake in contributions the weeks leading into the legislative session. They aren’t allowed to accept campaign contributions while the session is convened. December…

In his weekly newsletter. Rep. Matt Gaetz explained his controversial vote in favor of a War Powers resolution. The resolution stated if the White House…

Press Release: Attorney General Ashley Moody yesterday filed a petition regarding the Adult Use of Marijuana initiative. The initiative’s ballot summary claims it will permit…

By Jim Turner TALLAHASSEE — Three U.S. House members from Florida want to close a “loophole” used by a Saudi national to buy a handgun…

By Dara Kam TALLAHASSEE — As state lawmakers ponder how — and if — to respond to teens’ skyrocketing use of electronic cigarettes, one university…

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The National Rifle Association and local-government groups are trying to help sway an appeals court…

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, a new member of President Donald Trump’s impeachment defense team, said this morning the president is unlikely to testify…

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday proposed a $91.4 billion state budget for next year, touting…

State Rep. Mike Hill (R-Marcus Point) raised $1,100 last month  from two contributors for his 2020 campaign. A thousand dollars came from the Realtors Political…

Yesterday, Inweekly broke the news that Jarrell  Reynolds, the former director of the ECUA Materials Recycling Facility, had been arrest on Monday, Nov.. 4 for…

Sources in Tallahassee called to say Florida Senate Majority Leader Kathleen Passidomo (R-Naples) has been chosen to be Senate President in 2022-24. Passidomo’s selection is…

Step 1:  Inquiry – Impeachment investigation conducted by three House committees: 1) Intelligence, 2) Foreign Relations, 3) Government Reform & Oversight. Step 2: Articles Approved…

By Dara Kam Recap and analysis of the week in state government TALLAHASSEE — Floridians a year ago overwhelmingly approved a change to the state…

Last night, we renewed Inweekly Martini Nights at Angelena’s. About 30 people showed up, and, as with past Martini Nights, several shared gossip and news…