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$3M in Federal Funding to Improve Gateway to NAS Pensacola
A major facelift is coming to one of Escambia County’s most important corridors. Escambia County has secured a $3 million federal appropriation for improvements to…
Inweekly: MLK Plaza’s Untold Story, a Housing Fix & Opera Sensation
The Promised Land in the Center of Town Most Pensacolians know the three-block stretch of Palafox as simply “the plaza” — a weekend gathering spot…
In-depth Look into Hiring Police Chief Eric Winstrom
Mayor D.C. Reeves has selected Eric Winstrom to lead the Pensacola Police Department, pending city council approval. Winstrom, currently the chief of police in Grand…
Pensacola Habitat & Levin Rinke Realty Launch Home for Good
Pensacola Habitat for Humanity has announced a new partnership with Levin Rinke Realty to help more local families achieve the dream of homeownership through an…
Mayor Reeves Addresses DOGE Report, Other Issues
After he introduced his pick to be Pensacola’s next police chief, Mayor D.C. Reeves fielded questions on topics ranging from the state DOGE report to…
Mayor Reeves’ Letter to Police Officers on Hiring New Chief
Mayor DC Reeves announced late Tuesday afternoon that he has selected Eric Winstrom to serve as Pensacola’s next Police Chief, choosing an outside candidate over…
Epstein Files Reveal FBI Interview Conducted in Pensacola
The massive release of Jeffrey Epstein files has revealed a Northwest Florida connection to the federal investigation of the convicted sex offender—FBI agents traveled to…
UWF Brings Noir Classics to Life
The University of West Florida is turning classic crime fiction into community experiences this spring with two free events that promise to transport audiences back…
Andrade Fires Back at AG Uthmeier: “You’re a Thief. Return the $10 Million.”
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier made headlines yesterday when he publicly called on House Speaker Daniel Perez to strip State Rep. Alex Andrade of his…
Florida DOGE Takes a Hard Look at Pensacola’s Books
The Florida Department of Government Efficiency released its report on local government spending last week, and Pensacola’s section alone is worth a careful read because…
Children’s Trust Policy Committee Tries to Right the Ship
The Escambia Children’s Trust Policy and Bylaws Committee held a rare meeting on Monday afternoon, amid the recent arrests of Rodney Jones and others with…
Pensacola Beach Pier Controversy Ends
From the Santa Rosa Island Authority: Santa Rosa Island Leaseholders Take the High Road PENSACOLA, Fla. (February 2, 2026) — The Santa Rosa Island Authority…
New Palafox Project Moves into February, Stays on Schedule
The $14 million Reimagine Palafox project concluded its fourth week of construction, with visible progress on infrastructure and continued efforts to support downtown businesses impacted…
Local Appointed to State Pharmacy Board
On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Dr. Darrell Miller to the Florida Board of Pharmacy. Miller is a Consultant Pharmacist for DSM Consultants. Previously, he…
Lawmakers Call Stroberger’s Sunshine Reform “A Political Loser”
Escambia County Commissioner Steve Stroberger is on a mission to end Florida’s Sunshine Law’s public meeting requirement, but he found little support among Florida legislators….
Podcast: The Haunting of Pensacola Avenue
Julie Still-Rolin never planned to spend over a decade living with the dead. But despite listing her haunted house on the market six times, she…
Children’s Trust Cancels New World Believers’ Contract
The Escambia Children’s Trust voted unanimously this morning to end its funding agreement with New World Believers H.O.O.P.S. program, citing child safety concerns and multiple…
Escambia Process: Officer-Involved Shootings
In the wake of national concerns about how law enforcement agencies handle officer-involved shootings, Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons sat down with (We Don’t) Color…
See New World Believers Contract with Juvenile Justice
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice responded to our public records request for the New World Believers’ contract for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention with…
NWB Financial Report Makes No Sense
New World Believers’s financial statements are nonsensical, and the Escambia Children’s Trust should NEVER have been accepted them. In fact, I’m not sure they were…
