Top Stories of the Week, 11/24/24 edition
Readers showed interest in our hospitals’ safety scores, which the PNJ ignored to cover more dining spots. The city’s announcements also drew attention, as did…
More D1 candidates found. But who will actually qualify?
With some help, I found the FEC Form 2 filings for several more candidates. They will still have to complete the qualifying process to be…
State only lists three candidates for Congress D1 race, Feds have three others
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
