Update: Congressman Jimmy Patronis shouted, “Hell No!” over the phone. He says he has no plans to switch, citing his support of the military and rapid growing economic development in the district…
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Two Visions: Florida Legislature’s Opening Day Reveals Stark Leadership Contrasts
Senate President Doubles Down on Faith and Rural Focus Florida Senate President Ben Albritton made clear Tuesday that his final session leading the chamber will be guided by Biblical principles and a…
Customs & Border Protection hosting Global Entry Event at Pensacola Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in partnership with Pensacola International Airport, will host its first Global Entry enrollment event in Pensacola. The event offers conditionally approved applicants from Northwest Florida and the…
AIF Endorses Fay for Andrade’s House Seat
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced Florida House District 2 endorsement for the 2026 election cycle. The seat is currently held by Alex Andrade, who terms out this year. “Jon Fay’s…
Andrade’s Parting Shot: DeSantis “Not an Executive,” Legislature Faces Uncertain Session
As the Florida Legislature prepares to reconvene January 13 for an election-year session, outgoing State Rep. Alex Andrade delivered a damning assessment of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s executive management—or lack thereof—during what will…
Florida CFO – All Hat, No Cattle
The Palm Beach Post reports that Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia failed to explain how his auditors concluded that Palm Beach County overspent $344 million during the past five years. Palm…
Report Covers Nov. Blog Post re:Hope Florida’s Disappearance
The Orlando Sentinel has followed up on my November post about Hope Florida disappearing from the state’s Medicaid managed care contract. Vanishing Act State Rep. Alex Andrade mentioned it in passing, and…
10 Legal Issues to Watch in 2026
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Alligator Alcatraz. Guns. Social media. Legal battles about those and myriad other Florida issues remain unresolved heading into 2026. Here are 10…
‘A Drag Queen Christmas’—Two FL Shows, No Arrests
The longest-running drag tour in the United States is set to make its third of its three Florida stops tonight in Pensacola. The first two performances in Orlando and St. Petersburg took…
Florida’s ‘sunshine’ reputation could be at risk
By Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service Advocates working to protect access to public information in Florida say the state’s reputation for government transparency is fading. While the “Sunshine State” moniker is built on…
Weekend Buzz: Florida DOGE Coming for School Districts
—Florida CFO Targets School Districts, Claims They’re “Most Wasteful Spenders”— At a press conference in Winter Park on Thursday, Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced his office will expand its fiscal…
Pensacola Chamber Announces 2026 Legislative Priorities
The Greater Chamber of Commerce unveiled its 2026 legislative priorities—Transportation, Childcare, Workforce, Property Tax Reform and Affordable Housing—at its annual Legislative Luncheon. Chamber Board Member Ruthie Noel emceed the event and unveiled…
New Study: Dire Consequences of Florida Property Tax Proposals
—Cities Face 38% Revenue Loss Under Full Elimination— A comprehensive study by Wichita State University has delivered a reality check for Florida’s ongoing property tax debate, revealing that proposed property tax exemptions…
DeSantis’ $36 Million Amendment Scandal
What started as a $10 million scandal has exploded into a $36.2 million controversy involving multiple Florida state agencies allegedly misusing taxpayer funds to defeat constitutional amendments during the 2024 election cycle….
When Republicans Attack Republicans
Last week, CBS News reported on Optima Classical Academy, a charter school in Ft. Myers that has failed to open as planned. The school is part of the classical school network created…
Florida Faces $1 Billion SNAP Crisis
Florida taxpayers are about to feel the financial squeeze from sweeping federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). A new Florida TaxWatch report reveals that provisions in the “One Big…
Rep. Andrade: AG Uthmeier “Stole” $16M from Florida Taxpayers
State Rep. Alex Andrade revealed new evidence confirming that the controversial $10 million payment to the Hope Florida Foundation was indeed Medicaid money—and that the scheme ultimately cost Florida taxpayers $16 million,…
Weekend Buzz: Downtown Post Office
POST OFFICE: Work has begun on the new downtown Pensacola post office. It’s at the site of the old Sluggo’s and Napoleon Bakery on South Jefferson Street. The renovations are expected to…
Court Revives FPL Securities Case w/Pensacola Link
A federal appeals court has revived a securities-fraud lawsuit against Florida Power & Light and its parent company NextEra Energy, reversing a lower court dismissal. The case centers on allegations that the…
School Vouchers: Everything That Could Go Wrong Did
The Gut Punch Florida’s Auditor General delivered a devastating assessment of the state’s Family Empowerment Scholarship Program, and State Senator Don Gaetz isn’t sugarcoating the findings. “The first words out of the…
