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Thrilla Near DeVilla: Baptist Demolition Town Hall

The City of Pensacola invites residents to a public information session on Thursday, March 5, at the Fricker Center—home of the City’s most raucous town…

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Library Board Pushes Back on County’s Pick for Director

The West Florida Public Library Board of Governors may have thrown a wrench into Escambia County Administrator Wes Moreno’s plans for the next Library Services…

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Save Our Beaches Offers Compromise to Resolve Perdido Key Standoff

A grassroots coalition is asking the Escambia Board of County Commissioners to consider a compromise proposal that its organizers say could end years of conflict…

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Sun Belt Tournament Tips Off March 3 — And the Field Has Never Been More Wide Open

The Sun Belt Conference Basketball Tournament tips off March 3 at the Pensacola Bay Center, and if you think you know who’s going to win…

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Bad News for Those Seeking to Reduce Infant Mortality

According to CDC analysis of birth certificates, fewer pregnant Americans are getting prenatal care in the first weeks of pregnancy — or at all —…

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Grand Jury Has Spoken on Hope Florida — But the Public Can’t Hear It Yet

The investigative team at the Florida Trident broke a significant development in one of Florida’s most troubling political scandals, a scandal with ties to Gov….

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Adam Kissel, Zack Smith Pass First Confirmation Stage

Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education approved the appointments of Zack Smith and Adam Kissel to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, but…

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Summer Youth Application Deadline Extended

Escambia County is now accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program, which provides an opportunity for Escambia County youth ages 16-24 to receive…

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UWF + Westgate = One-of-a-Kind Learning

When it comes to serving students with disabilities, Escambia County has a resource most communities would envy, and now it’s getting even stronger. The University…

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Mayor Reeves on Pensacola’s Future: What’s Coming Next

Pensacola Mayor DC Reeves joined Rick Outzen on We Don’t Color On the Dog this week for a wide-ranging conversation about the city’s most significant…

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Sheriff Simmons Makes the Case: The Escambia County Jail Belongs Back Under the Sheriff

After years of operational struggles, Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons says a transfer of jail control is possible — but warns it won’t happen overnight.—…

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Chip Simmons: How 40 Years of Saying Yes Landed Him at the Top of the Power List

Escambia County’s top lawman opens up about mentorship, innovation, and why staying in Pensacola was always the right call.— Chip Simmons didn’t stumble into the…

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ESA South Named a National Top-Performing Construction Co.

Pensacola’s ESA South has earned national recognition, landing at No. 220 on Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2026 Top Performers list and No. 114 among the…

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Salzman vs. Kohler: FB Backlash, NAS Pensacola Project Hurt

Escambia County Commissioner Mike Kohler faces backlash after his political battle with state Rep. Michelle Salzman over funding to improve the entrance to NAS Pensacola…

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Uthmeier Trolls Admit Attacking Andrade

Yesterday, I broke the news that Jae Williams, Attorney General James Uthmeier’s press secretary, sent an email to pro-life groups around the state, trying urging…

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AG Uthmeier’s Press Secretary Tries to Sabotage Andrade’s Committee Hearing

State Rep. Alex Andrade has shared communications from Jae Williams, a member of Attorney General James Uthmeier’s administration, sent to pro-life groups around the state,…

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Property Tax Amendment: Pensacola Loses $8.9 million

Update: The property tax proposal that actually passed late last week doesn’t phase out the exemption. It goes into effect immediately on Jan. 1, 2027,…

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Concerned Argos Object to Trustees Smith and Kissel

University of West Florida trustees Zack Smith and Adam Kissel have confirmation hearings this week. They appear before the Senate Appropriations Committee of Higher Education…

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Pensacola Sports Hall of Fame Could Get a Building

Two weeks ago, I reported Blue Wahoos owners Quint and Rishy Studer have formally asked the City of Pensacola to lease — or potentially lease…

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Emily Ley “Thrilled, Relieved” about Supreme Court Decision on Tariffs

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6–3 decision, struck down most of President Trump’s recent “global” tariffs, holding that he exceeded his statutory authority…

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