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Partington Opening 20th Jones Walker Office in Pensacola
Early last month, Clark Partington announced that shareholder Bruce Partington planned to leave the firm to join the New Orleans-based Jones Walker effective March 1….
Kissel Misses Confirmation Hearing, Smith Passd 4-3
The Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections held its final meeting of the 2026 Regular Session this morning. The University of West Florida’s two most…
BlueWind invests Millions in Pensacola Expansion, Rebranding
BlueWind Technology is about to become something much bigger. Henry Kelley, co-founder and president of Blue Wind Technology, made a quiet but significant announcement on…
County Admin rejects Board’s Pick, Signaling Politics Over Qualifications
Escambia County’s administrators—Administrator Wes Moreno and his assistants, Debbie Bowers and Wesley Hall—are not backing off Christal Bell-Rivera as their pick for Library Services Director….
Sheriff Simmons for County Mayor?
During our podcast interview last week, Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said he would be interested in running for county administrator if the position were…
Psst, Don’t Tell Zack Smith. WSRE’s StudioAmped Returns March 5
The 16th season of WSRE’s “StudioAmped” music series premieres on March 5, featuring the first of six concerts recorded in the Jean & Paul Amos…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 —…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.—…
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…
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…
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…
