Category: State & National News
Mike Hill: Lights up fellow lawmakers
By Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Mike Hill Leftovers, Part 2: On May 23, Rep. Mike Hill spoke in Pensacola about the recently wrapped legislative session in…
Mike Hill Leftovers, Part 1
By Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly On May 23, Rep. Mike Hill spoke in Pensacola about the recently wrapped legislative session in Tallahassee. While the hard-right Republican…
FAF and newspaper sue Florida cabinet
Today the First Amendment Foundation, joined by the Miami Herald, the Tampa Bay Times, Gannett, and GateHouse Media, has filed a complaint against the Florida…
Another Republican blocks relief bill
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A second congressional Republican, arguing for a vote by the full House, blocked an attempt…
By the numbers: Florida’s death penalty
By News Service of Florida Staff TALLAHASSEE — Serial killer Bobby Joe Long is scheduled to be executed at 6 p.m. Thursday at Florida State…
Campus Early Voting battle continues
By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Nearly a year after a federal judge’s ruling allowed early-voting sites on college and university campuses,…
Tribe says no dice to paying state
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida The Seminole Tribe of Florida made good on threats Tuesday by telling Gov. Ron DeSantis it is…
State moves to bolster human trafficking fight
By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis could soon sign legislation that creates a statewide registry for pimps and…
Poll: Voters weigh in on hot 2020 issues
In a InWeekly/Political Matrix poll of 909 likely Florida voters, we found very strong opinions for five issues that failed to pass in the 2019…
Biggest Loser: Mike Hill
Peter Schorsch has named the Winners and Losers of the 2019 Legislative Session. There’s one loser he overlooked–State Rep. Mike Hill. The District 1 Florida…
Gaetz tackles human trafficking in NWFL
This morning Congressman Matt Gaetz called together the top local, state and federal law enforcement officials, including Escambia County David Morgan, Walton County Sheriff Mike…
Poll: FL Dems prefer Biden
The latest Inweekly/Political Matrix poll shows that former Vice President Joe Biden has an enormous lead in Florida over the field of Democratic presidential hopefuls—leading…
Statewide poll: Voters reject legalizing sports betting
While the Florida Legislature is considering legalizing sports betting, a recent Inweekly/Political Matrix poll found few voters across the state support it. Do you support…
Are legal sport bookies in our future
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Allowing fans to place bets at professional sports arenas while games are played may sound…
The loveable, punchable Matt Gaetz
Congressman Matt Gaetz has become a household name for his intense loyalty to President Donald Trump. Whether that’s good or bad depends on the household….
DeSantis poised to push agenda in legislature
By Ann Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday will start his first legislative session, where he will test…
Ten issues to watch during the 2019 session
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida –Florida lawmakers will gather March 5 in the House chamber to hear Gov. Ron DeSantis give his…
DeSantis rescinds appointment for Hayward
Florida Politics.com reports that former Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward’s last-minute appointment to the Florida Commission on Community Service was rescinded by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The…
NYT: Gaetz devised plan to attack Mueller probe
Congressman Matt Gaetz was identified as on the organizers of the U.S. House’s “coordinated” efforts to discredit the Mueller investigation of President Donald Trump, according…
Panhandle screwed in both budget deal, national emergency
The Florida Panhandle loves President Donald Trump. Its Congressman Matt Gaetz has the president on speed dial. However, the love didn’t translate to love for…
