Category: State & National News

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would expand eligibility for Medicaid coverage have shelved…

The shooting of Charlie Kirk has sent shockwaves through American society, and a new Quinnipiac University poll reveals his murder on a college campus has…

As Florida’s lawmakers gear up for another session focused on property tax reform, State Rep. Alex Andrade, a Pensacola Republican, offers insights on the appeal…

How a July 4th Arrest Changed Florida Gun Law Forever The First District Court of Appeal’s unanimous decision on Sept. 10 in McDaniels v. State…

Consumer advocates are urging Florida regulators to reconsider their dismissal of a “counter proposal” to Florida Power & Light’s rate increase settlement. The Office of…

Gov. Ron DeSantis has questioned whether Floridians should continue paying “perpetual rent” to the government on property they already own. A new Florida TaxWatch report…

Following a recent appellate court decision lifting Florida’s open carry prohibition, law enforcement across the state faces a complex legal puzzle about where firearms can…

Florida women report that their basic needs are becoming increasingly difficult to meet. According to the 2025 Voices of Florida Women Survey, conducted by the…

The appeals court ruling struck down the state’s ban on openly carrying firearm puts pressure on Florida lawmakers. The decision created legal confusion because existing…

Florida State Rep. Alex Andrade has sent a letter to the Pensacola City Council, urging members to take a more active role in shaping the…

Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender warns that if you have renewed or replaced your state-issued Florida Driver’s License or ID card as of…

Twenty-four years after September 11, 2001, most of us remember exactly where we were when the Twin Towers fell. But few can say they watched…

When the airliners crashed into the Twin Towers, we were having a sales meeting on Sept. 11, 2001. The television was on CNN in another…

A Florida appeals court has delivered a major victory for gun rights advocates, declaring the state’s decades-old ban on open carry unconstitutional in a ruling…

Escambia County Public Schools has seen its enrollment drop 1,122 (3%) since the Fall of 2024—from 36,768 to 35,646 students. In 2021, the school district…

As people rebuild and infill in downtown Pensacola and the city’s west side, residents voice concerns about losing the character of their neighborhoods. The latest…

Rep. Alex Andrade will once again chair the House Health Care Budget Subcommittee. The Pensacola Republican will have a seat at the table where the…

The Trump administration wants to wipe out Gov. Ron DeSantis’s tight hold over Florida Republican politics during the upcoming 2026 elections, ensuring President Donald Trump’s…

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo publicly stated their intention to end all state vaccine mandates, including those required for…

Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner officially launched his campaign for Governor of Florida, filing paperwork to seek the state’s top executive office as the…