Matt Gaetz's resignation from Congress causes interest in open Northwest Florida seat
The announcement sent shockwaves around the country and across Northwest Florida. Congressman Matt Gaetz was nominated to be the next Attorney General of the United States. Just hours after the announcement, Gaetz resigned his position from Congress.
Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Trump announces attorney general role
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to hire former Rep. Matt Gaetz, Sen. Marco Rubio and Tulsi Gabbard in his next administration.
Gaetz resigns from Congress — possibly skirting long-awaited Ethics report
His resignation came the same day Donald Trump nominated him to be attorney general, but some Republicans think he had other motivations.
Pressure mounts for release of Matt Gaetz congressional ethics report
By Sarah N. Lynch, Andrew Goudsward and David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, faced growing scrutiny from his fellow congressional Republicans on Thursday,
Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Donald Trump taps him for attorney general role
Fla., has resigned from Congress, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announced on Wednesday, the same day President-elect Donald Trump tapped the Florida lawmaker to serve as his attorney general. Johnson said Gaetz's resignation is "effective immediately.
Trump selects Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general
The attorney general will be tasked with defending a plethora of controversial Trump policies — from immigration crackdowns to anti-abortion initiatives — that are sure to spark legal challenges.
How Donald Trump Could Bypass Congress To Install Matt Gaetz As Attorney General
The mood in Congress among Republicans following Donald Trump’s announcement of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as his pick for attorney general was best summed up by Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho): “Are you shittin’ me?
Northwest Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla.-- House Speaker Mike Johnson confirms that Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has resigned from Congress. This ...
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12 cadets, 3 volunteers to graduate in Escambia County Fire Rescue’s Academy
There will soon be more fire-fighting professionals in the area as the Escambia County Fire Rescue prepares to host the ...
Escambia County, Florida Sheriff’s officials report officer-involved shooting
ECSO officials say as the deputies arrived at the scene, the suspect fired an AR-15 rifle at them, missing them.
Escambia County man shot by deputies after he fires AR-15 rifle at them
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating an officer-involved shooting after Escambia County deputies were ...
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Daphne man charged in vehicular homicide following crash in on I-10 in Escambia County
A Daphne man has been charged with vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter following a crash that killed one teenager and ...
FHP rearrests Alabama man after crash kills 14-year-old boy in Escambia County
An Alabama man is behind bars after Florida Highway Patrol says the vehicle crash he caused in Escambia County Wednesday ...
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Business Alliance Calls For Escambia County To Deed Part of OLF-8 For Light Industrial Use
The Business Alliance of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties is calling for Escambia County to follow the master plan for the ...
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2 men fall asleep in car after burglarizing business: Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
Deputies with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men on Wednesday after they allegedly burglarized a business ...
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Escambia County preps for election day
“If it hasn't been received yet, they can go to an early vote site or on Election Day to a precinct,” he advised. The ...
Half-cent sales taxes benefitting Escambia County Public Schools passes
The one-half cent sales tax pays for the construction of new schools, as well as renovations and additions to existing ...
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These CSX railroads to close temporarily in Escambia County, Florida
CSX crews started maintenance Monday, which will cause several railroad crossings throughout Escambia County, Florida, to ...
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Escambia County Sheriff’s Office plans to expand their current Law Enforcement Memorial Plaza
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons wants to make the county’s current memorial ...