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Weekend Buzz: Florida DOGE Coming for School Districts
—Florida CFO Targets School Districts, Claims They’re “Most Wasteful Spenders”— At a press conference in Winter Park on Thursday, Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia…
Subcontractors Sought for Reverb by Hard Rock Hotel
Corporate Contractors Inc. (CCI) will be holding a Project Information Meeting for interested subcontractors and suppliers for Lot 5-Maritime Park. A 247-unit apartment complex and…
Children’s Museum reopens Saturday, honors Rev. Theo May
On Dec. 20, the Pensacola Children’s Museum will reopen to the public with a new exhibit, “Our Town: A Space for All,” featuring historic businesses…
County Takes Over Paratransit Services on Dec. 22
From Escambia County: This notice applies to current approved Transportation Disadvantaged and ADA Complementary Paratransit Service clients who have rides scheduled with ITL starting Monday,…
Podcast: Justice for Sofia
—Mother Files Lawsuit One Year After Daughter’s Tragic Death— On the one-year anniversary of her daughter’s death, Sandy Bennett-Tidwell took a painful but determined step…
Will Reeves File Today? Reasons For & Against a 2nd Term
UPDATE: Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender has confirmed that Mayor Reeves pre-filed this afternoon. Mayor D.C. Reeves is expected to pre-file today to…
Escambia County Delivers in FY 2024-2025
Escambia County’s annual report for fiscal year 2024-2025 showcases a wide-ranging effort to improve infrastructure, respond to emergencies, and address homelessness across the region’s 320,000-plus…
ECPS Collected 23K lbs of Food for Manna
Escambia County Public Schools (ECPS) has again partnered with Manna Food Pantries to collect non-perishable food items for those in need in Escambia County. Why…
Studer Forms Group to Buy Minor League Teams
Exclusive: Quint Studer Launches Community Baseball Partners to Counter Private Equity Takeover of Minor League Baseball —Blue Wahoos owner creates alternative ownership model to preserve…
TaxWatch Report: Local Tax Burden Less Here
Florida TaxWatch has released its 2025 “How Florida Counties Compare” report, and the data reveal that Escambia and Santa Rosa counties fare favorably compared to…
City Wants Trust/CRA Funds for Infant Care for Working Moms
—Alice Williams Library to Become Childcare and Training Hub— The City of Pensacola is taking steps to address the childcare crisis that’s costing Florida’s economy…
International Foiling Race Coming to Pensacola in March
The North American WASZP Class has released its full 2026 calendar, and Pensacola will host a huge foiling event in March. Nautica News reports: “Pensacola…
Behind the Headlines: Escambia Children’s Trust vs. City of Pensacola
The Escambia Children’s Trust is pushing back against the City of Pensacola’s demand for $2.45 million in tax increment financing payments, submitting a supplemental exemption…
Former UWF VP Named EMU President
Former University of West Florida vice president Dr. Brendan Kelly has been selected as the 24th president of Eastern Michigan University. The Board of Regents…
Pensacola Chamber Announces 2026 Legislative Priorities
The Greater Chamber of Commerce unveiled its 2026 legislative priorities—Transportation, Childcare, Workforce, Property Tax Reform and Affordable Housing—at its annual Legislative Luncheon. Chamber Board Member…
Better Communication on Baptist Demolition Coming
Mayor D.C. Reeves assured the media that the demolition of the old Baptist Hospital and all environmental abatement is being “conducted safely, responsibly, and in…
Mayor Addresses Children’s Trust Tension Ahead of Thursday Meeting
—City Still Expects CRA Funds for Childcare Facilities Despite “Curve Ball” Letter— Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves remains optimistic about resolving tensions with the Escambia Children’s…
Boots for Matt Berry Controls MLK Plaza on Friday nights
At his weekly press conference this morning. I asked Mayor D.C. Reeves to explain how a permit given to Boots for Matt Berry allows Food…
New Study: Dire Consequences of Florida Property Tax Proposals
—Cities Face 38% Revenue Loss Under Full Elimination— A comprehensive study by Wichita State University has delivered a reality check for Florida’s ongoing property tax…
AG Uthmeier Threatens Pensacola Again – Update
UPDATE: USA Today reports the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a lower court order that had suspended enforcement of the state law for…
