Category: Business
‘A Good Fit for Growth’: Bill Mitchem on Beggs & Lane’s New Chapter
Pensacola’s oldest law firm, Beggs & Lane (est. 1883), will combine with the New Orleans-based law firm Phelps (est. 1853) effective May 1, 2025, creating…
Feeding the Gulf Coast receives $10K Fly Beyond grant
The Wawa Foundation has awarded Feeding the Gulf Coast a $10,000 “Fly Beyond” grant for its Backpack program. Why this matters: “Wawa’s ongoing generous support…
ECUA receives grant for Beach water main
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) has received a $2 million state grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) through their Local Government…
PSC Breaks Ground on New Aviation Maintenance Training Facility
Pensacola State College (PSC) marked another milestone on Monday with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new 34,000-square-foot Aviation Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Program facility at…
DOGE could cut nearly 600 jobs at NAS Pensacola
On March 28, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum initiating a significant reorganization of the Department of Defense’s civilian workforce. Local military civilian…
Pensacola’s Emily Ley sues Trump over tariffs
Simplified Founder & CEO Emily Ley has filed the first complaint against the Trump Administration over the new tariffs on China. Ley appeared on MSNBC…
How to keep up with Pensacola Airport project
As I reported on Tuesday, the Pensacola International Airport (PNS) has launched TransformPNS.com, a website providing the latest updates, project details, and community engagement opportunities…
Breaking: Beggs & Lane merges with Phelps
Phelps announced today that it will combine with Beggs & Lane, Pensacola’s oldest law firm, effective May 1, 2025. The strategic move will expand Phelps…
Under The Radar: GE Vernora expands in Pensacola
FloridaWest, Greater Pensacola Chamber and Escambia County missed this news story. GE Vernova unveiled a state-of-the-art Customer Experience Center in Pensacola last week. The innovative…
Chamber announces PACE 2025 award winners
The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce held its annual Pensacola Area Commitment to Excellence (PACE) Awards last night at the Pensacola Beach Hilton. Sue Straughn…
March goes down as worst month for S&P 500 since 2022
The S&P 500 recorded its worst month since 2022, shedding 5.8 percent in March. Why? Analysts have cited higher tariffs, weaker economic growth, and more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
DeSantis administration hid damning insurance report
Florida lawmakers are investigating property insurers that transferred money to affiliated firms while claiming industry losses. During a recent hearing, legislators questioned current and former…
