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Escambia County Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program — Deadline is Feb. 27

If you’re a young person in Escambia County between the ages of 16 and 24, here’s an opportunity worth paying attention to: the county is…

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Inweekly Power List Celebrates 19th Anniversary

One Pensacola publication seeks to measure the unmeasurable—publishing an annual roster of the influencers, power brokers and leaders who define our corner of Florida. The…

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Bad Day for DeSantis Cabal: AG Grift and MAHA Rejection

Florida AG Uthmeier’s $100,000 Secret Side Gig at UF The Tampa Bay Times reports that Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has been quietly collecting a…

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Kites on the Coast Returns to Pensacola Beach for Fifth Year

If you’re looking for a perfect late-winter weekend outing, look no further than Casino Beach. The Council on Aging of West Florida is bringing back…

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City Extends Bay Center Survey

City Administrator David Stafford announced today that the deadline for the city’s survey on possible upgrades to the county-owned Pensacola Bay Center has been extended…

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Gaetz: UWF Trustee Confirmations Update, Voucher Bill Caught in House-Senate Friction

State Senator Don Gaetz is keeping a close eye on two fronts this legislative session — the confirmation of University of West Florida trustee appointments…

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Andrade Targets Three Issues: Infant Mortality, Hope Florida Loophole, Public Records

State Rep. Alex Andrade is swinging at three major targets this legislative session — and none of them are softballs. In a conversation on (We…

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Anderson Subaru and United Way Team Up to Put New Shoes on Pensacola Kids’ Feet

Local dealership brings national Subaru Loves to Help® initiative to Escambia and Santa Rosa counties— For too many children in our community, something as basic…

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Final Open House on Land Development Code Update Today

The City of Pensacola will hold its third and final open house from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. today, offering the public an opportunity to…

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UWF President Sets 12 Performance Goals

At last week’s special meeting of the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, President Manny Diaz presented his annual goals and objectives as required…

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Gaetz’s Mid-Session Update: Bills Moving in Senate, Stalled in House

Sen. Don Gaetz reports that while most of his sponsored legislation is sailing through the Senate, a power struggle between House and Senate leadership threatens…

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Last Chance on City Survey on Future of Bay Center — But the Real Question Remains Unanswered

The City of Pensacola wants to know what you think should happen with the vacant land near the Pensacola Bay Center. A new online survey…

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CRA Gets Update on American Creosote Works Site

$8.6 Million Funding Gap Threatens Remediation Timeline—The Community Redevelopment Agency received a long-awaited update Monday on the status of the American Creosote Works Superfund site—and…

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Andrade’s Medicaid Ultimatum: Cut Infant Mortality or Pay the Price

Pensacola Rep. Alex Andrade is putting Florida’s Medicaid managed care plans on notice — reduce infant mortality or face real financial consequences. Andrade is following…

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American Magic Acquires Danish ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP Team

American Magic’s $60 Million Acquisition of SailGP’s Fastest Team Strengthens Pensacola’s Role in Global Sailing— Pensacola’s growing profile as a world-class sailing hub got another…

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How to Park, Navigate & Survive Mardi Gras on Friday, Saturday

The Downtown Improvement Board and the City of Pensacola want to help you figure out how to park and navigate through downtown on Friday and…

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The New York Times Sees Pensacola’s Sailing Future

The New York Times’ Athletic writes that Pensacola could become the global hub for one of the fastest-growing leagues in professional sports. Read SailGP anchors…

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UWF Bets Big on Football: Trustees to Approve $20M Foundation Loan

The University of West Florida is taking two major steps this week toward transforming its athletics program — breaking ground Wednesday on the Darrell Gooden…

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EPA Sends $750K to Monitor Pensacola and Perdido Bay Water Quality

— and It’s About Time— For years, residents along Pensacola and Perdido Bays have asked a simple question: Is the water safe? Safe to swim…

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Manny Diaz Era Will Have New UWF Logo

University of West Florida President Manny Diaz wants a new logo for his presidency. Rather than using local agencies that have hired UWF grads, Diaz…

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