The jury’s still out on whether Gov. Ron DeSantis will do a better job of protecting open government and public records than his predecessor.
Former Gov. Rick Scott, it should be remembered, was fa…
I love God's attention to detail. When he promoted "The Donald" to the presidency, he knew that patriot would proudly display Old Glory daily on his lapel.
The symbol of freedom, bought and paid fo…
Here are featured comments from our Speak Out hotline. Half cent sales tax conditions The Landthrips sent this letter to Santa Rosa commissioners a few days ago. Hello County Commissioners. Please be advised that we will not vote for the half cent addition to the local option sales tax unless impact fees for infrastructure, which […]
When it comes to climate change, there’s been a sea change in Florida politics.
The new attitude starts at the top, where Gov. Ron DeSantis last month appointed the state’s first Chief Science Offi…
Each year following the spring legislative session, Florida TaxWatch releases its list of what it calls “budget turkeys.”
The group this year hung the moniker on 109 appropriations worth $133 milli…
On Saturday I attended the Gaetz town hall meetings in Navarre and later in Pensacola. Pensacola's meeting was the site of about 30 protesters. As I left early I walked by a male protester with a sig…
I was somewhat dismayed to read that the flag on the Oriskany had been removed. By whose authority? Can one just go and remove items from the ship?
Although the display underwater may be questionab…
A school impact fee is needed to accommodate the many incoming residents relocating in Santa Rosa County, some buying here because of our excellent school ratings.
This rating is being marketed, so…
