Daily Outtakes: Sheriff Simmons discusses DEA nominee

On our new podcast “(we don’t) color on the dog,” Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons discussed Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, whom President-elect Donald Trump…

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DeSantis, Trump discuss reopening Florida

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Appearing Tuesday with President Donald Trump in the White House Oval Office, Gov. Ron DeSantis…

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Bondi: Trump won’t testify

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, a new member of President Donald Trump’s impeachment defense team, said this morning the president is unlikely to testify…

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Buzz: Matt Gaetz to replace Pence on GOP ticket

Last night, we renewed Inweekly Martini Nights at Angelena’s. About 30 people showed up, and, as with past Martini Nights, several shared gossip and news…

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Florida poll: Warren gains on Biden; both in dead heat with Trump

Sen. Elizabeth Warren has doubled her support in Florida in the last four months to pull within 10 points of former U.S. Vice President Joe…

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Let the good times roll inTrump Country

By Jeremy Morrison INWEEKLY– No one had to twist President Donald Trump’s arm about coming to Pensacola. According to Northwest Florida congressman Rep. Matt Gaetz,…

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National civil rights groups asks Trump to fire staff with alt-right ties

On Aug. 16, The National Movement for Civil and Human Rights sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding that “he give rise to moral…

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Breaking news: Anthony Scaramucci removed by Trump

The New York Times is reporting that President Donald Trump has removed Anthony Scaramucci as his Communications Director. Apparently it was new chief of staff,…

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Gaetz may have tipped off transgender-military issue

Rep. Matt Gaetz may have tipped off President Trump’s move to ban transgender individuals from serving in the military when the freshman congressman appeared on…

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Gaetz: ‘This Justice Department is becoming too politicized’ [podcast]

On “Pensacola Speaks,” I asked Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) what was his take on the Jim Comey’s testimony before the U.S. Senate. Gaetz…

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Trump budget eliminates Amtrak, crushes dream of Pensacola route

U.S. Bill Nelson (D-FL) and his staff have reviewed the budget proposed by President Donald Trump. It apparently eliminates all Amtrak Services in Florida, which…

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Will Trump adopt Ashton Hayward communication plan?

After watching most of the morning news shows blast him and his communications department’s handling of the firing of FBI Director Jim Comey, President Donald…

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How would you grade Sean Spicer [podcast]

Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” I asked Jennifer Palmieri, the communications director with the Obama White House and former deputy press secretary in the Clinton administration…

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Pensacola Speaks: Andrew Jackson, Donald Trump and the Civil War

Today on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks,” I will have local presidential historian Alan Manning to discuss President Trump’s view of the Civil War…

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Trump supporters, including Gov. Scott, happy with their president

Yesterday, we asked “Pensacola Speaks” listeners how they felt President Donald Trump has done since taking office 12 days ago. The callers, who all said…

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Buzz: Miller vs. Palin for VA Secretary?

Rep. Jeff Miller may have competition to be President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has told the…

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350 Pensacola takes on Trump and the environment, Nov. 29

PENSACOLA—Donald J. Trump is president-elect of the United States, bringing concern to many that much of the work to protect and preserve our natural environment…

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President-elect Trump gives update via YouTube

President-elect Donald Trump took to YouTube to give a two and a half minute update to outline his first executive actions on trade, energy, regulation,…

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More see Miller as logical choice for VA secretary

The New York Times has Congressman Jeff Miller (R-Chumuckla) as the favorite to be the Veterans Affairs Secretary in Donald Trump’s Cabinet. In fact, the…

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State weekly roundup: GOP holds Trump Card

(Recap and analysis of the week in state government) By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The 2016 elections had already produced their share…

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