The Florida Legislature has passed a bill to improve the state’s poor performance on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) by implementing harsher penalties for underperforming nursing schools. Details: The measure, which…
DeSantis upset again; this time over tax cuts
Yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis held another media event in Tampa to bash the Florida House—this time over tax cuts. Basics: DeSantis is offering homeowners one-time, $1,000 property-tax rebates this year and adding…
Podcast: ECT wants to work with Escambia County
The Escambia Children’s Trust has proposed an interlocal agreement to the Escambia County Commission to address the ongoing debate about tax increment dollars from Community Redevelopment Agency districts. Rather than pursuing lengthy…
DeSantis may reluctantly sign State Park Preservation Act
Victory for State Park Preservation In a remarkable turn of events, Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed Wednesday that he will sign legislation prohibiting the very development he secretly supported—building golf courses, hotels, and…
Pensacola Celebrates National Bike Month
The City of Pensacola is observing May as National Bike Month, creating an opportunity for residents and visitors to celebrate cycling’s numerous benefits. Why this matters: Pensacola recently earned recognition as a…
The Federalist attacks Florida House over UWF
Misleading Claims About Florida Politics Joy Pohlman, executive editor of The Federalist and self-described “grateful graduate of Hillsdale College,” recently attacked Florida House Speaker Danny Perez and “Statehouse Republicans” for not supporting…
Pensacola’s Expanding Legal Sector
This year, we have seen three new firms expand into Pensacola, with the help of familiar faces. In our May 8 issue, we created a special advertorial section to highlight how each…
Podcast: Andrade recaps 2025 Legislative Session
In a recent interview on “(we don’t) Color On the Dog,” State Rep. Alex Andrade discussed the recent legislative session, highlighting key bills, budget priorities, and his role as the Healthcare Appropriations…
Century faces more resignations
NorthEscambia.com reports the Town of Century is facing leadership changes as a council member has resigned and the town clerk has submitted her resignation, though officials are working to retain the clerk…
Daily Outtakes: Tell PNJ the UWF Trustee Controversy is ‘Far from Over’
While the Pensacola News Journal declared last week that the controversy concerning Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointments to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees had come to “a close,” State Sen….
Trustee Zach Smith and the Heritage Foundation
When Zach Smith appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education to be approved as Pensacola State College trustee, he was asked about his association with the Heritage Foundation. Smith is…
DeSantis shifts Heritage fellow from PSC to UWF
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Zachary Smith to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. Zachary Smith Smith is a Senior Legal Fellow and Manager…
‘Irreplaceable’ Doc retires
By Tom St. Myer Irreplaceable. That is the simple but accurate word Community Health Northwest Florida CEO Chandra Smiley uses to describe Dr. George Smith. Yet that is the challenge Smiley will…
Stroberger discusses beach access on Perdido Key
At his town hall meeting on April 28, Escambia County Commissioner Steve Stroberger addressed a contentious issue affecting Perdido Key residents: beach access easements behind condominiums. Background: In April 2023, Escambia County…
Pensacola celebrates Galvez this week
The City of Pensacola is celebrating the legacy of General Bernardo de Gálvez in a series of events this week. Please see the following schedule and make plans to join us. Friday,…
Florida DOGE vs. UWF: The Truth Behind the ‘Gotcha Moment’
Yesterday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his Florida Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) announced what they called their first “Gotcha moment” in their ongoing effort to eliminate what they perceive as “wokeness”…
Daily Outtakes: Finally we talk about Pensacola’s childcare crisis
At his April 29 press conference, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves announced plans to host a community-wide summit at the end of May focused on solving the city’s ongoing childcare crisis – an…
Here are the Top 10 Blog Posts -April 2025
We have set new web records every month this year, driven by our investigation of the issues that concern our readers and our provision of insights others miss. Our readership is up…
Cox Communication grant applications sought
Local Gulf Coast nonprofits planning fundraising and awareness events are invited to apply for a sponsorship from Cox Communications. Cox is currently accepting requests for events and initiatives occurring between July 1,…
Northwest FL Delegation recognized as Winners
Few people have their finger on the pulse of the Florida Legislature as Peter Schorsch and his FloridaPolitics.com staff. This year, they agree with me that our Northwest Florida delegation had “juice,”…
