As Gulf waters warm beyond 68°F, manatees are making their annual migration back to the northern Gulf region. These marine mammals, which spend winters in warmer southern waters, typically begin arriving in…
DeSantis coming to Pensacola on Tuesday
Inweekly has received news that Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a media event tomorrow at Pensacola State College at approximately 9:30 a.m. We probably will not get in specifics until Tuesday morning….
Documents provide details of ACHA-Chamber-DeSantis money laundering scheme
The Tampa Bay Times has tracked how the $10 million ACHA settlement given to First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation was spent. The funds ultimately supported her husband’s efforts to defeat…
Daily Outtakes: Our suggestions for UWF Board of Trustees
Gov. Ron DeSantis may have to replace as many as three appointees to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees: Boise State professor Scott Yenor, who resigned last week, West Virginia…
Top Stories: Week ending April 12, 2025
Just when I thought things were calming down as we headed into Holy Week, news stories took off in several directions, and several attracted over 20K views. Two top stories showed how…
Podcast: Rep. Andrade discusses Hope Florida and ‘hostage video’
We did this podcast before the Tampa Bay Times report that followed $10 million give to First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida made its way into PAC funds controlled by Gov. DeSantis…
Influence of local state lawmakers noticed statewide
Our Northwest Florida delegation has proven remarkably effective this legislative session, each lawmaker bringing their unique strengths to Tallahassee. Rep. Michelle Salzman continues to be a fierce advocate for her District 1…
Follow the Money: How Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation Funds Flowed to Anti-Pot Campaign
The Tampa Bay Times reports that it has tracked how the $10 million settlement to First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation was spent. The funds ultimately supported her husband’s efforts to…
Why did UWF Trustee Gates abandon his core belief
When he appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education, University of West Florida Trustee Gates Garcia said, under oath, that while he had no knowledge of former Trustee Scott Yenor’s…
Daily Outtakes: UWF Trustee Gates revealed more than intended
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education voted on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ three remaining appointees to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees—Chris Young, Gates Garcia and Paul Bailey. Under oath,…
‘Path, Passion, Purpose’ discussion with Renowned Artists at UWF
The 52 World, in collaboration with The Art Gallery (TAG) at the University of West Florida, is hosting an exceptional evening of creative conversation titled “Path, Passion, Purpose.” This free event will…
DeSantis appointees voted for Yenor, didn’t know his views
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education asked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees to explain, under oath, why they voted to make Boise State…
Andrade grills ACHA over Hope Florida deal
In the House Health Care Budget Committee meeting on April 9, State Representative Alex Andrade (R-Pensacola) engaged in a heated exchange with officials from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) regarding…
Yenor says he resigned due to opposition ‘among small group within Florida’s Senate’
The University of West Florida (UWF) Board of Trustees Chairman Scott Yenor blamed his resignation yesterday on “opposition to my nomination among a group within Florida’s Senate.” Sen. Don Gaetz, whose committee…
Daily Outtakes: Baptist, Bay Center, Attack on Unhoused
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves held his regular press conference yesterday, addressing several ongoing city projects and responding to a disturbing incident involving teenagers attacking an unhoused individual. City-County Recap Mayor Reeves described…
Breaking: UWF Board chair Scott Yenor resigns
UPDATE: Yenor Resignation Letter – here Tallahassee sources have confirmed that Boise State professor Scott Yenor has resigned from the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. Yenor was elected board chairman…
Escambia County, Pensacola Habitat to Host Homebuyer Workshop April 12
Are you dreaming of homeownership but worried about affordability? Escambia County and Pensacola Habitat for Humanity are joining forces to host a free homebuyer workshop focused on 14 newly constructed single-family homes…
Future UWF Board of Trustees must be Florida resident or alum
Florida’s House Education & Employment Committee passed an amended HB 1321, which Rep. Michelle Salzman filed to increase transparency and accountability in the state’s higher education system. Amendment: The Committee’s substitute bill…
‘A Good Fit for Growth’: Bill Mitchem on Beggs & Lane’s New Chapter
Pensacola’s oldest law firm, Beggs & Lane (est. 1883), will combine with the New Orleans-based law firm Phelps (est. 1853) effective May 1, 2025, creating a regional powerhouse with over 425 attorneys…
Questions Surround $10 Million Settlement Directed to Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida
Pensacola state lawmaker Alex Andrade has been tasked with investigating how $10 million ended up in a charity created by Governor DeSantis’s wife. DETAILS A recent investigation by the Herald/Times Tallahassee Bureau…