The Florida Secretary of State only has three candidates listed as having filed to run for Rep. Matt Gaetz’s seat: Gray, Stanley Douglas (DEM) Kama, Uloma Ekpete (REP) Minus, Tevin Channing (NPA)…
Valentino announces
Friend, I have served you before, and I am ready to serve you once again. Today I am honored to announce that I have officially launched my campaign for Florida’s 1st Congressional…
Gov. DeSantis sets special election for April Fool’s Day
The primaries will be Jan. 28, and the special election will be April 1. Resignation deadline for candidates holding office is Monday, Nov. 25. Florida Department of State Announces Special Election Dates…
Florida Surgeon General sides with Kennedy against flouride
Just in from the Florida Department of Health: State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo Issues Community Water Fluoridation Guidance Tallahassee, Fla. —Today, State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo announced guidance…
Breaking: Matt Gaetz says he will not return to Congress
In an exclusive interview with Charlie Kirk, former Congressman Matt Gaetz said, “I’m still gonna be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch. I do not intend…
Rudman officially announces candidacy for Congress
NAVARRE, FL – State Representative (State House District 3) Dr. Joel Rudman announced his campaign in the upcoming Special Election for Florida’s 1st Congressional District. Dr. Rudman has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment…
Escambia Top 10 Teachers of the Year
The Office of Community Involvement for the Escambia County (FL) Public Schools is proud to announce the Top 10 Teachers of the Year Nominees. Nominated teachers will compete for selection as the…
Daily Outtakes: Florida woman replaces Florida man for AG
STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP: “I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the Great State of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next Attorney General of the United States. Pam…
Reaction to Gaetz’s withdrawal
On Truth Social, President-elect Donald Trump posted: “I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be Attorney General. He was doing very well but, at the same…
Five Flags Rotary helps build Land Trust house
Pensacola Habitat for Humanity recently broke ground on the first home in its Community Land Trust to be built by the affiliate, aided in part by a contingent of volunteers from local…
No, Matt Gaetz cannot unresign from Congress
In case you have been wondering, Matt Gaetz cannot unresign from Congress. My sources have shared that the state has said his resignation is irrevocable.
School Board must testify in book case
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Reversing an October decision in a legal battle over access to books, a federal judge this week ruled that Escambia County School…
Breaking: Matt Gaetz withdraws from AG job
The New York Times reports the former Panhandle Congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump’s Attorney General. He said his candidacy was an unfair distraction to the…
Foiling Weeks adds more categories
Foiling Week Pensacola 2025 has added three fast-foiling boards and an ‘open’ class discipline, bringing the total number of participating classes to 14. Registration is now open at www.foilingweek.com. Luca Rizzotti, founder…
Childers, Timothy on SRIA board
Denied an opportunity to be supervisor of elections, retired attorney Bruce Childers will instead serve on the Santa Rosa Island Authority Board. County Commissioner Steven Stroberger appointed Childers to the District 1…
Daily Outtakes: Gaetz gets Ethics chairmanship
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton has appointed newly elected Sen. Don Gaetz to chair the Ethics and Elections Committee. This is a fitting spot for someone who fought for ethics during his…
Valentino soliciting donations to run for Congress
Former Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino is asking for campaign contributions to run for Matt Gaetz’s congressional seat. You can donate by Apple Pay or credit card. Valentino texted me that he…
Breaking: Dr. Ken Ford steps down as IHMC CEO
After more than 34 years under the leadership of founder Dr. Ken Ford, the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition will see a new senior leadership team take the reins. Ford…
Rudman jumps into Congressional Race
The “Rock & Roll Doc,” State Rep. Joel Rudman, has announced he will run for Matt Gaetz’s congressional seat. He teased the announcement earlier this morning, and then let Florida Politics break…
Mayor Reeves: Grant will ‘improve the overall ecological health’ of Bayou Texar
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection awarded the City of Pensacola $5.12 million in RESTORE funding for the Carpenter Creek Bayou Texar Outfalls Project to help improve Bayou Texar’s water quality and…