Daily Outtakes: Gaetz drops ACHA, DCF heads from hearing

Florida’s Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections, which is chaired by Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Crestview), will not confirm Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Shevaun…

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Senate unlikely to pass ‘Shots for Tots’ bill

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Days after a mass shooting at nearby Florida State University, the state Senate appears poised…

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BREAKING: #UKunduGood Campaign honors McDonald’s employee

In a heartwarming surprise this week, the University of West Florida’s Usha Kundu, MD College of Health awarded Michelle, a local McDonald’s drive-thru worker, the…

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Senate needs to ask other UWF trustees the Yenor question

The three Board of Governors’ appointees to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees sailed through the Florida Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education…

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UWF earns national recognition for Cybersecurity Outreach

The University of West Florida (UWF) has achieved more recognition in the cybersecurity education landscape, securing second place in the 2024 CAE-CD Community Outreach Award…

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Florida’s appeal hits the skids; Pensacola may be the unicorn

According to Redfern, the flow of U.S. residents moving to Florida and other Sun Belt states slowed significantly in 2024. This marks a dramatic shift…

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Stories You May Have Missed This Weekend

As we kick off a new week, let’s take a moment to catch up on some of the blog posts that developed over the weekend….

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Pensacola: DeSantis’ Waterloo

Governor Ron DeSantis may have finally met his political Waterloo in Northwest Florida. What began as routine appointments to the University of West Florida’s Board…

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Form 990 shows Governor’s Cup lost money

The Numbers Don’t Add Up: DeSantis’ Governor’s Cup Charity Golf Tournament Lost Money Despite Claims of “Massive” Fundraising Despite Governor Ron DeSantis’ bold claims about…

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Top Posts: Week ending April 19, 2025

Gov. Ron DeSantis coming to Pensacola for the first time since appointing five outsiders to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees generated several…

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BREAKING: Rudman skips country to avoid Senate hearing

Senate Don Gaetz (R-Crestview) called to say that Dr. Joel Rudman will not appear before the Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections to seek approval…

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Unlikely Conservative Heroes: Gaetz, Andrade and Salzman stand against DeSantis

From Loyal Allies to Independent Voices In the shifting landscape of Florida politics, three Northwest Florida Republicans have emerged as unexpected champions of local control…

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Daily Outtakes: Text messages show DeSantis attorney’s involvement

When Stephanie White asked Hope Florida Foundation attorney about the $10 million settlement and its distribution, Jeff Aaron said: “With regard to those transactions. I…

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UWF gives hope to Idaho GOP resistance

Christa Hazel texted me a link to the Idaho Education News article on Scott Yenor’s resignation from the University of West Florida Board of Trustees….

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Pensacola Navy Days Celebrates Military Heritage

Pensacola Navy Days, presented by Navy Federal Credit Union and the Pensacola Ice Flyers, returns this spring to honor the rich military heritage of the…

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Hope Florida: Stephanie White Pushes for Transparency

Board member Stephanie White of Pensacola took center stage at the Hope Florida Foundation board meeting yesterday, questioning discrepancies in the organization’s financial reporting. White…

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Cruise ship stopping in Pensacola next March

American Cruise Lines has announced its newest Gulf Coast itinerary for next March, offering an 8-day, 7-night journey between New Orleans and Pensacola. The voyage…

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Save UWF wants to fill the bus for Trustee hearing

Save UWF issued a statement on its website yesterday regarding the resignation of Tampa podcaster Gates Garcia’s resignation from the University of West Florida Board…

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Daily Outtakes: Two Killed in ‘Terrible Tragedy’ at FSU

A 20-year-old FSU student, Phoenix Ikner, killed two non-students and injured six others during a shooting at Florida State University on Thursday. Ikner, the son…

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Gallery Night presents Pensacola Navy Days

Gallery Night Pensacola invites you to honor our city’s rich military heritage during “Pensacola Navy Days: Vintage Vibes & Valor” on Friday, April 18 from…

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