Changes update terminology to align with federal law, enhance document verification requirements, expand sanctuary jurisdiction enforcement and more.
Trump’s freeze may shut down Council on Aging
The Council on Aging of West Florida faces the potential suspension of multiple programs if the Trump Administration freeze extends through February. [Podcast]
Escambia Public Schools enrollment down
Since the Florida Legislature expanded vouchers. Escambia County’s public school enrollment has dropped by 1,083 students.
Trump administration freezes grant disbursements
Today, the Trump administration announced a pause on federal financial assistance programs, including grants and loans, effective 5 p.m. ET.
Daily Outtakes: DeSantis needs to come here, explain why change UWF
Florida believes that its citizens have a right to address its elected officials. Every city council and county commission has an open forum where the public can speak on issues and elected…
Lawmakers call out DeSantis for a “blatant lie”
Just in: Response by House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton to Governor DeSantis’ statement on SB 2B/HB 1B – The TRUMP Act “The Governor did not read President Trump’s…
Coats for Kids Drive started
The Children’s Winter Coat Drive, running from Jan. 27–30, aims to collect new coats for distribution at Lincoln Park Elementary School on Friday, Jan. 31. The organizers include State Rep. Michelle Salzman,…
News Service of Florida recaps Legislature’s revolt
And Gov. DeSantis tried to spin it as a “bait-and-switch” tactic. Lawmakers Rebuke DeSantis, Will Address Immigration By Jim Saunders, Dara Kam and Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE —…
UWF Holocaust Remembrance
The University of West Florida will host a Holocaust Remembrance Event happening tomorrow from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Building 82, The Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Rolfs Music Hall on…
Florida Legislative leaders lay out their bills
We received a joint statement from House Speaker Danny Perez and Senate President Ben Allbrittion on the legislation their chambers are considering during the Special Session. The announcement made no mention of…
NOAA brags about satellites’ role in predicting our snowstorm
Last week, cities like Atlanta, Houston, New Orleans, Gulf Shores, Milton and Pensacola experienced rare snow, shattering decades-old records. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) sent a press release highlighting the vital…
House Speaker Perez shakes things up
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez announced significant changes to the chamber’s legislative process during the Special Session, focusing on immigration legislation while also addressing a contentious budget dispute with the Governor’s office….
Special Session on immigration begins today
Florida Republican lawmakers have filed multiple bills ahead of a special legislative session called by Governor Ron DeSantis, which begins today. The proposed legislation targets undocumented immigrants and ballot initiatives. Key measures…
Daily Outtakes: Changing the narrative for trafficking survivors
January marks Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and survivors like Alicia Tappan are speaking out. A former high-achieving teenager, Tappan’s life changed at 17 when she was drugged and assaulted at a party…
Trump’s Day Six, plus news reports
OFFICIAL POSTS BY THE WHITE HOUSE READOUT Today, President Donald J. Trump held a call with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, in which King Abdullah congratulated President Trump on his…
Top Reads & Plays: Jan. 26 edition
Since the first of the year, the blog has taken off with each week gaining more readers. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of the University of West Florida has garnered considerable attention locally…
City reports recovery costs
City of Pensacola Begins Tally Following Historic Winter Storm The City of Pensacola is making significant progress in its recovery efforts following the most significant snow storm in the history of the…
Trump White House – Days 4 and 5
Information from the White House for actions taken on Jan. 23 and Jan. 24. Titles are theirs. I have tried to summarize them without any editorial comment. The point is to keep…
Legendary Bob Snow, creator of Seville Quarter, passes away
The founder of Rosie O’Grady’s and Seville Quarter, Bob Snow, died Friday at the age of 82 after a fall at his Pensacola home. Snow successfully transformed downtown Pensacola with the Seville…
City of Pensacola Roads update
As the City of Pensacola begins to transition away from storm response and into recovery, drivers are reminded to use extreme caution as dangerous icy patches remain on some roads and bridges…