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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Children’s Trust Compliance, Oversight Issues

Transparency is a fundamental issue with the Escambia Children’s Trust. There is no one place an Escambia County resident can find all the information regarding…

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Board of Governors Vote Today on Diaz as UWF’s Seventh Prez

The Florida Board of Governors will vote today on confirming Manny Diaz Jr. as the president of the University of West Florida, following an 11-1…

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