Category: State & National News
DeSantis tells FBI that he will investigate attempt
DeSantis Vows State Probe of Assassination Attempt By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the state needs…
Another weird Ladapo moment
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo continues discouraging Floridians from using the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. On Sept. 13,…
How did suspect know where Trump was playing golf?
The FBI is investigating what it calls an “attempted assassination” of former President Donald Trump, after Secret Service agents fired at a man with an…
Presidential Election Is A Toss-Up, State Surveys Show
Morning Consult’s state-level data for key presidential, Senate and gubernatorial contests NEW YORK — September 9, 2024 — Ahead of Tuesday’s presidential debate, Morning Consult…
FDEP whistleblower who derailed golf course scheme
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis complained that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s plan to build golf courses in state parks was leaked before the…
Daily Outtakes: YASP Quiz still open, Amendment 3 boosted
You Are So Pensacola’ Quiz: Round 1 The quiz is off to a strong start. ROUND ONE: Name five stores – retail, restaurant, or bar…
Don Gaetz: Golf Courses in state parks “dumb government trick”
Former Florida Senate President Don Gaetz opposes the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s proposal to build golf courses and hotels in state parks. He questions…
DeSantis Says Park Plans Need Another Look
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Trying to quell a bipartisan uproar, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that “half-baked” plans to…
Former deputy denied pre-trial release
The former Okaloosa County deputy who shot and killed decorated Sr. Airman Robert Fortson was denied pre-trial release today. Eddie Duran was arrested yesterday after…
Daily Outtakes: Park Golf Course plan blasted
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Great Outdoors Initiative is getting blasted by Republicans. It would build a 350-room park lodge at nearby Topsail Hill…
Okaloosa deputy charged airman shooting
State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden announced today that a direct information has been filed charging former Okaloosa County Deputy Sheriff Eddie Lee Duran, Jr., with…
Daily Outtakes: FDEP plan for hotels and golf in state parks criticized
On Monday, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) announced the launch of its 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative. In addition to increasing the number of…
