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Staff ReportsAugust 28, 2018

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz won the GOP primary election for Florida’s 1st Congressional District on Tuesday. As of 8:45 p.m., Gaetz had a little over 61 percent of the vote, with Republican challengers Cris Dosev and John Mills at 33.5 percent and 5 percent, respectively. “I am proud that Northwest Florida voters continue to place their […]

Associated PressDecember 12, 2016

Florida gained more wealthy residents but also more families living below the poverty line between 2010 and 2015 when the Sunshine State participated in an economic recovery from a devastating housing crash and the worst recession in decades. New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau Thursday shows that during the recovery, jobs were lost […]

Lloyd DunkelbergerJuly 12, 2016

State Rep. Doug Broxson is joining Mike Hill on the Northwest Florida airwaves, as his campaign announced the Gulf Breeze Republican is launching his first television ad in the Senate District 1 primary campaign. Broxson’s spot emphasizes his work in the Legislature, including efforts on behalf of the military and veterans, as well as his […]

Peter SchorschMay 21, 2016

As far as Super PACs go, the one that is backing two Republicans in a pair of Panhandle congressional race has a nice enough name. It’s called “North Florida Neighbors.” How genteel. How stately. How very north Florida. North Florida Neighbors announced Friday that it is supporting conservative state Rep. Matt Gaetz in his bid for Florida’s 1st Congressional District, along with the […]

Staff ReportsAugust 31, 2015

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth jointly announced Monday that participating tax collectors throughout Florida will expand concealed weapon license services to include renewals. “We’re making both the application and renewal process for concealed weapon licenses even more convenient for Floridians,” Putnam said in a […]

Diane RobertsJune 7, 2015

OCCUPIED TALLAHASSEE – The not-remotely-special special session limps along, costing taxpayers about $75,000 a day. The bars in Tallahassee are making out pretty well. The rest of us, not so much. The Senate wants to expand Medicaid, but can’t call it “Medicaid,” because, you know, Obama. The House won’t call it anything other than “Medicaid!” […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 27, 2015

When asked his opinion about birth control, Bobby Kennedy famously said, “As the last of six children, I may have a conflict of interest.” So do I on the question of elected vs. appointed superintendent. As the first and only non-educator chosen to lead Okaloosa Schools, I freely admit I wouldn’t make the cut in […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 27, 2015

When asked his opinion about birth control, Bobby Kennedy famously said, “As the last of six children, I may have a conflict of interest.” So do I on the question of elected vs. appointed superintendent. As the first and only non-educator chosen to lead Okaloosa Schools, I freely admit I wouldn’t make the cut in […]

Marc YachtJanuary 6, 2015

In August a federal judge struck down Florida’s same sex marriage ban. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle noted in his ruling that his is now one of 19 federal courts that have struck down state laws that bar gay and lesbian couples from marrying. Gay marriage opponents continue to raise barriers to same-sex couples desiring […]

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‘Absolute warrior’ Matt Gaetz wins primary in Panhandle’s CD 1

Census: Florida growing older, more diverse

Doug Broxson drops first TV ad in SD 1 campaign

Super PAC emerges to support Matt Gaetz and Neal Dunn in Panhandle congressional races

Adam Putnam announces expanded concealed weapon license service with tax collectors

Diane Roberts: Florida's presidential hopefuls have forgotten about Deepwater Horizon

Don Gaetz: Public must demand better of superintendents, appointed or elected

Don Gaetz: Public must demand better of superintendents, appointed or elected

Marc Yacht: Gay marriage 'Taint nobody's business' except the couple's