Daily Outtakes: New Trustees face Florida Senate on Wednesday

On Wednesday, March 26, at 3:30 p.m., the Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education will consider the following nominees for the University of West Florida…

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Pensacola City Council asked to vote on UWF lease at Port

The Pensacola City Council meets this afternoon to review Thursday’s meeting agenda. Mayor D.C. Reeves has proposed a revised lease with the University of West…

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DRIFT hosts Pearls & Grapes:A Wine & Oyster Experience

Press Release: DRIFT invites you to an evening by the Gulf where the briny allure of locally sourced oysters meets the refined elegance of expertly…

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Daily Outtakes: DeSantis flies to Boise, not Pensacola

We have been notified that Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey have flown in the state’s private jet to Boise, Idaho for a press…

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Top Stories: Week ending March 22, 2025

Chappie James Foundation prez’s racially-charged post backfires The president of the General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Memorial Foundation, Inc., Cris Dosev, posted a photo of…

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MESS Hall: Extreme Precipitation Workshop

The Pensacola MESS Hall is hosting a free Extreme Precipitation workshop for teens and adults on March 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. This interactive…

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Escambia BCC opposes Yenor appointment to UWF Board

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) has formally opposed Governor Ron DeSantis’ appointment of Scott Yenor to the University of West Florida Board…

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Salzman: Transparency in University Presidential Searches

State Rep Michelle Salzman’s bill (HB 1321) to reverse the confidentiality surrounding university presidential searches in Florida gained unanimous approval Wednesday from the House Education…

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Pensacola Tourism reaches unprecedented levels in FY2024

The search for parking at Pensacola Beach or within the downtown district during weekends has become increasingly challenging, reflecting the area’s growing popularity. The combination…

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DeSantis not coming to Pensacola today

Since he announced his controversial appointments to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, Gov. Ron DeSantis has avoided Escambia and Santa Rosa counties….

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Daily Outtakes: DeSantis orders FHP protection for BOT meeting

Today, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees has its first on-campus meeting for its new trustees. It will be the first BOT meeting…

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Chappie James Foundation prez’s racially-charged post backfires

The president of the General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Memorial Foundation, Inc., Cris Dosev, posted a photo of Black girls on Spring Break to call…

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Pensacola GE Venova lands Texas deal

Texas just got bigger – in renewable energy! GE Vernova’s Pensacola-made turbines will power 85,000+ homes while creating hundreds of American jobs across two states….

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Gay Valimont: A Different Kind of Democrat for FL-01

With the April 1 special election fast approaching, I interviewed Democratic candidate Gay Valimont and asked her to make her case to voters across Northwest Florida’s…

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Daily Outtakes: Community rallies against threat to UWF

Last night, a passionate crowd gathered at a town hall meeting to discuss concerns about recent appointments to the University of West Florida’s Board of…

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Visit Pensacola: Recognizing Local Tourism Champions

Visit Pensacola has officially opened nominations for the annual Hospitality Hero Awards, coinciding with National Travel and Tourism Week (May 4-10). This celebration honors those…

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Presser takeaways, 3/18/25: PSC Champs, Valencia Update

In his weekly press briefing, Mayor D.C. Reeves doled out praise and shared the latest on the Valencia project (parking the lone outstanding item) and…

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USL eyes Pensacola for Professional Soccer franchise

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves announced this morning that the city has entered into an exclusive agreement with the United Soccer League (USL) to explore bringing…

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Fourth Annual Fred Levin Way Fest set for April 13

The Fred Levin Way Foundation will host the Fourth Annual Fred Levin Way Fest on Sunday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in…

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Daily Outtakes: Developing news stories

From the City of Pensacola: Mayor D.C. Reeves will announce the possible expansion of a professional sports franchise into the Pensacola area at his weekly…

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