Category: State & National News
By the Numbers: No-Party Voters
The News Service of Florida reports that as of the end of September, 3,384,837 “active” Florida voters were registered without party affiliations. Here are counties…
Cha-ching: Salzman raises $113K, but left with only $13.5K pocket money for Q2
State Rep. Michelle Salzman has no opposition in her re-election bid next. However, that didn’t stop her from raising a record-setting $112,995 for the second…
Gaetz Seeks to Restructure Public Service Commission
The News Service of Florida reported that Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, has revived a proposal that would make changes at the Florida Public Service Commission,…
Top Reads: Week Ended Oct. 4, 2026
Pensacola, State Honor Legacy of Lewis Bear Jr. with Roadway Dedication Last Monday, state and local officials joined the Bear family and community members to…
Breaking: Grand Jury Supoenas Issued in Hope Florida investigation
The Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald report that state prosecutors in Tallahassee are convening a grand jury relating to the Hope Florida Foundation scandal….
Ingoglia’s Comedy Act Falls Flat
On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia held a press event at Jacksonville International Airport mocking city and county leaders….
City of Pensacola Responds to DOGE Dings
The City of Pensacola has sent to the media its official responses to CFO Blaise Ingoglia’s allegations of wasteful spending. Please note the CFO has…
Strange Happenings on Hope Florida Foundation Board
At its Sept. 29 meeting, the Hope Florida Foundation Board of Directors set up new grant policies to create more transparency and accountability. The move…
Oops, Pensacola Taxpayers Did NOT Pay for Welcome Sign
In Jacksonville, Florida, Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia blasted the City of Pensacola for its “Welcome to Pensacola” at the foot of the Chappie James…
DeSantis, FL DOGE Go After Welcome Sign, Saenger Management, Strategic Plan
On October 1st, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press event at the Jacksonville International Airport. Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia joined him to promote the…
See New Bills Going Into Effect in Two Days
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A more than decade-long push by business groups will pay off next week with the…
New Poll Shows Byron Donalds Beatable
The James Madison Institute’s latest poll of 1,200 registered Florida voters offers crucial insights as Florida heads toward the 2026 gubernatorial election. The governor’s is…
Victor Tony Jones: When the State Executes Its Own Victims
On Tuesday, September 30, at 6 p.m., Florida is scheduled to execute Victor Tony Jones for the brutal 1990 murders of his employers, Matilda and…
Florida Open Carry: What Changes After Court Ruling
This is the third in a series of podcasts concerning the recent appellate court decision lifting Florida’s open carry prohibition. We have interviewed Escambia Sheriff…
Medicaid Expansion Proposal Pushed Back
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would expand eligibility for Medicaid coverage have shelved…
Poll: America at a Breaking Point with Political Violence
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…
Podcast: Political Realities of Property Tax Reform
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…
Podcast: Inside McDaniels v. State of Florida
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…
Foes of FPL Settlement Seek Another Look
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…
Florida TaxWatch Offers Five Options to Reduce Property Taxes
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…
