Gov. Ron DeSantis handed out cash today. At 10 a.m., Gov. DeSantis announced $4.8 million for infrastructure upgrades at the Pensacola airport that completes the funding needed for a ST Engineering expansion…
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DeSantis backs compensation for NAS Pensacola victims
Gov. Ron DeSantis said compensation could be coming from Saudi Arabia for families of victims of a December shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola. But due to diplomatic necessities, there might not…
Gov. DeSantis in town today
During Rick Scott’s tenure as governor, we got accustomed to him making regular visits to Pensacola–ST Aerospace ground-breaking, floods, ice storms, new Pensacola Bay Bridge, fish hatchery, etc. Â Community leaders have wondered…
Highlights: State of the State
In his State of the State address today, Governor Ron DeSantis encouraged lawmakers to recognize that people are more mobile and will move out of states with high taxes and too many…
Old Capitol goes blue for NAS Pensacola
Florida’s Old Capitol is going blue to support the Pensacola community after the fatal shooting last week at Naval Air Station Pensacola. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday he has ordered the historic…
Proposed budget plan could mean $14.1 million for Escambia teachers
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants Florida lawmakers to approve a $602 million plan that would set a minimum salary of $47,500 for public-school teachers. A budget document released last month gives a breakdown…
DeSantis proposes $91.4 billion budget
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday proposed a $91.4 billion state budget for next year, touting plans to funnel more money to public-school…
Weekly Roundup: So long, justices, we hardly knew ye
TALLAHASSEE — Less than two weeks after Hurricane Dorian wrecked the Bahamas, a potential tropical cyclone is looming over the island chain. Weather experts on Friday predicted “Potential Tropical Cyclone 9†could…
Florida to share voter registration info
Editor’s note: This is a big deal–and will make our voting registration more secure. From Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has agreed to allow Florida to join…
DeSantis poised to push agenda in legislature
By Ann Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday will start his first legislative session, where he will test his influence to push an extensive agenda…
DeSantis will rescind last-minute appointments
Gov. Ron DeSantis will rescind some appointments made during former Gov. Rick Scott’s final days in office, a DeSantis spokesman said Wednesday. “There’s a few right off the bat he’s looking at…
DeSantis Inaugural Address
Gov. Ron DeSantis was formally sworn into office Tuesday during an inauguration ceremony outside the Old Capitol. Here is his inaugural address, as prepared for delivery: Mr. Chief Justice, Senator and Mrs….
Hoskins named to DeSantis economy advisory
Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis yesterday announced his Transition Advisory Committee on the Economy. Ret. Capt. Keith Hoskins, who is Gulf Power’s West District General Manager, is among the 45 business leaders on the…
Gaetz in driver seat on shaping DeSantis administration
Congressman Matt Gaetz helped Ron DeSantis pick his lieutenant governor, Jeanette Nuñez, coached him on the debates and now will be one of the chairs of DeSantis’ transition team. Susie Wiles, who…
DeSantis releases health care plan…finally
DESANTIS HEALTH PLAN CALLS FOR MORE PATIENT CHOICES October 25, 2018 … By Christine Sexton, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Less than two weeks before Election Day, Republican gubernatorial nominee…
FAU poll shows Scott and Gillum with leads
FAU Poll Finds Scott and Nelson in Tight Race as Gillum Maintains Slight Lead on DeSantis in Florida’s Governor Race Healthcare Tops List of Voters’ Most Important Issues BOCA RATON, Fla. (Oct….
U.S. Senate and Florida Governor races very, very tight
According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 1.037 likely Florida voters, both the U.S. Senate and Florida Governor races are too close to call. Incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson (D) holds a razor…
DeSantis resigns from House to run
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida — With the general election less than two months away, Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis resigned Monday from Congress to concentrate on his campaign…
DeSantis picks Nunez as running mate
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida… State Rep. Jeanette Nunez, a Miami Republican who publicly criticized President Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign, was formally announced Thursday as the running…
Poll: DeSantis crushing Putnam
According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 924 likely Florida Republican voters, Congressman Ron DeSantis is running away with the election leading Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam 50.6 percent to 30.5 percent with…