Governor Appoints Zack Smith to UWF Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Pensacola native Zack Smith to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, providing the board with local legal expertise. Smith serves as Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program at The Heritage Foundation, an American conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C. He also serves as a […]
There Is A VERY Good Chance Customary Use Will Return to South Walton Beaches. Here’s Why:
Did Florida lose its beaches over a plate of lasagna? A new bill could reverse the 2018 law that changed public access—and it’s just one vote away.
Commissioners Let the DOGE Out In Walton County
Walton votes to comply with the State’s mandatory DOGE review.
Gaetz’s Explicit AI Images Bill Clears Hurdle in Senate
A Florida Senate bill seeks to crack down on AI-generated explicit images—could this law change digital privacy rights?
Florida Bill To Rein In FPL Profit Survives First Test
Florida Senator Don Gaetz is pushing a bill to limit utility rate hikes by tying profits to the 10-year Treasury note, increasing transparency and accountability for companies like Florida Power & Light.
Florida Could Soon Have Death Penalty Option For Sex Trafficking
A proposed Florida bill would allow the death penalty for sex traffickers of young children or mentally incapacitated individuals under specific conditions.
FWC to Host Virtual Meeting on Potential Black Bear Hunting in Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a virtual meeting on March 13 to gather public input on potential options for regulated black bear hunting in the state.
Democrats Troll Desantis As He Copycats DOGE
Florida Governor Ron Desantis unveiled a Sunshine State Department of Government Efficiency. Democrats Respond
After Rate Hikes, Gaetz Hopes to Overhaul Insurance Rules For Florida
Rising insurance premiums in Florida are at the forefront of legislative reform—Senator Don Gaetz’s new bill could change the way insurance companies do business in the Sunshine State.
Jack Schlechter Appointed to First Judicial Circuit Court
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Judge Jack Schlechter to the First Judicial Circuit Court, filling a vacancy created by Judge Bergosh’s retirement. Schlechter has served as an Okaloosa County judge since 2022 and previously worked as a prosecutor and private attorney.
