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Ice Flyers Shatter Attendance Record
A total of 168,493 fans attended Ice Flyers games during the 2025–26 regular season, surpassing last year’s total of 152,702 and continuing a steady rise…
County Commission Confronts Budget Uncertainty, Property Tax Loss
The Escambia County Commission convened its Committee of the Whole on Wednesday morning to begin its public discussion of the fiscal year 2026-27 budget process,…
Circus Returns Today: BCC Discusses Elected Superintendent Referendum
The Escambia Board of County Commissioners meets at 5:30 p.m. today. They will discuss adopting an ordinance that would authorize a county-wide referendum to if…
Escambia Westgate Center Marks 20th Anniversary of Snoezelen Center
On Thursday, March 26, the Escambia County Snoezelen Foundation and Escambia Westgate Center celebrated the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Lacey A. Collier…
Stafford Covers for Mayor Reeves at Tuesday Press Conference
City Administrator David Stafford filled in for Mayor D.C. Reeves at Tuesday’s press conference, covering a wide range of city projects. Fricker Center Renovation Moving…
Hofberger Sides with Childers on Discretionary Funds
Escambia County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger is running a paid ad siding with County Clerk Pam Childers over whether the clerk has the authority to withhold…
Speak out, Fix Escambia County Area Transit
Tired of waiting for ECAT buses that never show up, only to learn the route has been changed without any notice on the website? Frustrated…
Childers Refusal to Write Check for Girls’ Team Called “Embarassing”
Dan McFaul, a Pensacola native who is the managing partner of the Washington, D.C., office of Ballard Partners, read my article about County Clerk Pam…
Damn, Blue Angels Practice Viewing on NAS Pensacola Suspended
Public access at NAS Pensacola continues to be in flux, with announcements changing week to week. The latest update is that access to the flight…
Deadly Intersection Sparks Dispute Between FDOT and City
EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK: The first intersection motorists encounter after crossing the Chappie James Bridge has become one of the most dangerous stretches of road in…
New Palafox Update: The One Explaining Palm Trees
Adrianne Walker, the city’s strategic initiatives project officer, sent out an update on the New Palafox project. She reminded everyone that access to the construction…
Commissioner says he doesn’t lie, then misstates facts
During the discussion of public access to beaches on Perdido Key at the board’s March 26 meeting, Escambia County Commissioner Steve Stroberger said that Commissioner…
Don’t Be Fooled by Third-Party Voter Registration Mailers
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert D. Bender is warning residents about voter registration mailings arriving from an outside organization—and urging anyone who receives one…
National Naval Aviation Museum Remains Open Seven Days a Week
The National Naval Aviation Museum would like to provide clear guidance regarding public access. The Museum remains open seven days a week and continues to…
United Way’s 211 Line Steps Up for TSA Workers During Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown is hitting close to home. TSA agents at Pensacola International Airport are working without pay, and the financial pressure on their…
UWF’s Path to Division I: What It Will Take (UPDATE)
The buzz around the University of West Florida’s athletic future has grown louder since President Manny Diaz Jr. took the helm. According to sources, Diaz…
University of West Florida Rumors: D1 Sports, Office of President Changes
University of West Florida President Manny Diaz will soon announce plans for the school to jump from Division II to Division I in all sports….
Lady Cats Celebration Turns Into Discretionary Funds Showdown
A Thursday morning proclamation honoring Booker T. Washington High School’s state championship girls’ basketball team turned into a public clash between the Escambia County Commission…
IMPACT 100 Sets Records, Eyes $20 Million Milestone
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area has closed its 2026 membership drive with a record 1,313 members—and this October, that number translates directly into dollars when…
Two Big Issues Before BCC Today: Beach Access, OLF-8
The Board of County Commissioners has two hot topics on this morning’s agenda. Public Beach Access on Perdido Key County Commissioner Steve Stroberger has little…
