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Podcast: Lumpy DeWeese Standing With Coaching Legends
UWF’s Lumpy DeWeese stood with Kelvin Sampson & John Calipari in D.C. to push a bill fixing the transfer portal chaos. Here’s what’s in it and what’s next.
Before Children’s Trust Approves Budget, Commissioner Fights for Most At-risk Teens
Escambia Children’s Trust holds the tax rate flat but nearly stalls its $12.8M budget over a fight for at-risk teens ages 15-18. Full story here.
Mayor Tries to Put to Rest Palafox Flooding Flak
One Palafox block flooded Saturday—the other four stayed bone dry. Mayor Reeves explains why, and who really owns the pipe that’s failing.
DCF Dumpster Fire Continues to Expand
DCF leaves mentally incompetent defendants rotting in jail cells for months past the legal deadline. Three have died. Now they’re being sued.
Ballet Pensacola Reimagines “Frankenstein”
Who created the monster? Creator, Creature or Society? Choreographer Gonzalo Galguera flips Frankenstein on its head for Ballet Pensacola’s 48th season opener.
DIB Extends Walker Wilson’s Contract Through 2030
Downtown Pensacola’s property values jumped 51%, services expanded over six years—and the man behind it just got four more. Full story here.
IMPACT 100 Names 20 Finalists as Record Membership Pushes Grant Pool to $1.3 Million
1,313 women. $1,313,000 in grants. 20 Pensacola nonprofits are finalists, but only 13 walk away with $101K on Oct. 11. See who made the cut.
Northwest Florida Needs 28,000 Workers in Next Five Years
Northwest Florida needs 28,000 workers in next five years. Where will they come from? Three companies are cracking the code—and the math is brutal.
City Hall Issues Palafox Flooding Response
One block flooded for 13 minutes. The storm behind it exceeded Hurricane Sally’s intensity. Here’s what the city’s data actually shows.
Meet Two Finalists for Visit Pensacola’s Next CEO on Thursday
Visit Pensacola’s next tourism chief comes down to two: a Galveston exec and Chattanooga’s retiring CEO. Meet them Thursday at The Fish House.
Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Returns to Downtown Pensacola Nov. 6-8
200+ artists, $26,000 in prizes, a UK textile artist and free admission — the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival takes over downtown Pensacola Nov. 6-8.
Pensacola Interstate Fair Names Retired Navy Captain as New CEO
Retired Navy captain who ran a $180M Naval Academy operation is now CEO of the Pensacola Interstate Fair — with a plan to go year-round.
SEC Soccer Championship Tickets on Sale Today! Returns Nov. 8—15
Sports A week of elite college soccer returns to Pensacola as 12 Southeastern Conference women’s teams compete for the 2026 SEC Championship, Sunday, Nov. 8,…
Report: DeSantis’ “Alligator Alcatraz” Locked Detainees in Metal Boxes
DHS’s own watchdog confirms it: “Alligator Alcatraz” locked detainees in 18-sq-ft metal boxes and never nailed down what rules applied.
Cruz Brings Bipartisan College Sports Bill to the Capitol Lawn, and a UWF Argonaut Was There to See It
Cruz and Cantwell say college sports is “the Wild West.” Their bipartisan bill could end it, and a UWF Argonaut watched it happen.
Escambia County Offers Free Pet Adoptions
Free pet adoptions in Escambia County Sept. 18–30 — dogs & cats 1+ get a forever home for just a $15 fee.
UWF’s “Altered State” Puts Student Artists on Display at The 52 World
UWF art students spent their summer building one gallery show—see “Altered State” at The 52 World before it closes Oct. 1!
Studer-Owned Monarchs and Blue Wahoos Punch Their Way Into the Playoffs
Two Studer-owned teams, one wild week—Monarchs punch their ticket to a division title while the Blue Wahoos open the playoffs at home.
Analysis: Charter Effort’s Math Problem
Escambia’s charter math problem: 62% of voters live in 3 districts that have crushed every charter vote since 1977. Can 2028 be different?
UWF’s Lumpy DeWeese Goes to DC, Makes Case for Protect College Sports Act
UWF’s Lumpy DeWeese trades helmet for hallways of Congress today, pushing the Protect College Sports Act to save college athletics from chaos.
