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International Foiling Race Coming to Pensacola in March
The North American WASZP Class has released its full 2026 calendar, and Pensacola will host a huge foiling event in March. Nautica News reports: “Pensacola…
Behind the Headlines: Escambia Children’s Trust vs. City of Pensacola
The Escambia Children’s Trust is pushing back against the City of Pensacola’s demand for $2.45 million in tax increment financing payments, submitting a supplemental exemption…
Former UWF VP Named EMU President
Former University of West Florida vice president Dr. Brendan Kelly has been selected as the 24th president of Eastern Michigan University. The Board of Regents…
Pensacola Chamber Announces 2026 Legislative Priorities
The Greater Chamber of Commerce unveiled its 2026 legislative priorities—Transportation, Childcare, Workforce, Property Tax Reform and Affordable Housing—at its annual Legislative Luncheon. Chamber Board Member…
Better Communication on Baptist Demolition Coming
Mayor D.C. Reeves assured the media that the demolition of the old Baptist Hospital and all environmental abatement is being “conducted safely, responsibly, and in…
Mayor Addresses Children’s Trust Tension Ahead of Thursday Meeting
—City Still Expects CRA Funds for Childcare Facilities Despite “Curve Ball” Letter— Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves remains optimistic about resolving tensions with the Escambia Children’s…
Boots for Matt Berry Controls MLK Plaza on Friday nights
At his weekly press conference this morning. I asked Mayor D.C. Reeves to explain how a permit given to Boots for Matt Berry allows Food…
New Study: Dire Consequences of Florida Property Tax Proposals
—Cities Face 38% Revenue Loss Under Full Elimination— A comprehensive study by Wichita State University has delivered a reality check for Florida’s ongoing property tax…
AG Uthmeier Threatens Pensacola Again – Update
UPDATE: USA Today reports the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a lower court order that had suspended enforcement of the state law for…
Children’s Trust Put Off Six Months by City on Tax Exemption
The Escambia Children’s Trust is pushing back against property tax demands from the City of Pensacola, arguing that the nearly $10 million it already spends…
UWF Creates American Civic Republicanism Center
—UWF Board Approves New Center with $1.5 Million Federal Grant— The University of West Florida Board of Trustees approved last Wednesday the creation of the…
DeSantis’ $36 Million Amendment Scandal
What started as a $10 million scandal has exploded into a $36.2 million controversy involving multiple Florida state agencies allegedly misusing taxpayer funds to defeat…
Pensacola State College Clarifies Misinformation Regarding WSRE
Pensacola State College (PSC) has released a statement addressing what it calls “misinformation” about its decision to end WSRE-TV’s PBS affiliation, clarifying that the College…
Behind the Headlines: WSRE Foundation Lawsuit
Update: Link to help WSRE Foundation—https://www.gofundme.com/f/friends-of-public-media —First-of-its-Kind Lawsuit Seeks Court Clarity on Donor Rights and Foundation Independence— The WSRE Foundation has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit…
Social Media – What Went Viral This Week
Our social media traffic gave us an interesting view into what went viral online. This past week alone, we had an 82% increase in pageviews:…
Top Reads: Week Ended Dec. 13, 2025
People miss their downtown post office and are excited to see work begin on the new location on South Jefferson St. This post garnered triple…
Weekend Buzz: One Energy Place for Sale
Florida Power & Light has put its Northwest Florida headquarters, One Energy Place, on the market. The 250,000 sq. ft. building is subject to offer,…
Then It Got Weird: Boots for Matt Berry Claims Permit, Raising $$$
Last week, Boots for Matt Berry received a permit distributing food at Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on Friday evenings. Mayor D.C. Reeves told us…
Community Forces Council to Pull Baptist Redevelopment Contract
The Pensacola City Council meeting stretched past two and a half hours Thursday night as dozens of residents packed chambers to oppose hiring Bayou District…
WSRE Foundation Sues to Protect Donor Support
The WSRE-TV Foundation filed a first-in-the-nation, federal lawsuit today to prevent Pensacola State College from taking control of millions in funds donated by citizens in…
