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 Harris and Department of Children and Families…
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 to scuttle a controversial proposal that would…
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 Grand Prize in its #UKunduGood campaign. Michelle…
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 hearing and will appear tomorrow before Sen….
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 Competition. For the third consecutive year, UWF…
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 from the pandemic-era migration boom that saw…
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. From political drama involving a former state…
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 of Trustees has ignited unprecedented resistance from…
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 raising “massive amounts of money” through his…
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 popular articles. However, readers loved hearing that…
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 of his appointment to the Pensacola State…
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 of higher education and government transparency. Sen….
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 know that there are some accusations that…
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. “Idaho Ed News finally reported; so many…
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 Greater Pensacola Area. This annual event highlights…
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 challenged the foundation’s Form 990 reporting, noting…
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 features Pensacola’s notable military history alongside Mobile’s…
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 of Trustees: We’ve made progress: two of…
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 of a Leon County sheriff’s deputy, used…
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 5 PM to 9 PM in Downtown…