Category: Business
Inside the Plan to Redevelop Grand Hotel
Developer George Hawthorne envisions remodeling the Pensacola Grand Hotel into an upscale establishment worthy of its name. Background: The 15-story Grand Hotel is the tallest…
Florida Offers Test Site for Flying Cabs
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue hope to land the next generation of air…
Ice Flyers Ready to Shine: $10M Arena Upgrade Sets Stage for Season Opener
As the puck drops on the Pensacola Ice Flyers’ 2025-26 season this Saturday, owner Greg Harris promises fans an experience “like nothing they’ve ever seen…
NAS Lifts Ban of Wild Greg’s Saloon
After three months, Wild Greg’s Saloon in downtown Pensacola can once again welcome service members through its doors. The Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board at…
City Breaks Ground on Airport Expansion
Pensacola International Airport celebrated a milestone moment today as community leaders, aviation partners, and local stakeholders gathered to break ground on an ambitious Terminal Expansion…
Vannoy Tires Acquired by Sun Auto Tire & Service
Sun Auto Tire & Service has acquired Vannoy’s Tires’ seven locations throughout the greater Pensacola area, marking a significant expansion of the company’s Gulf Coast…
Pensacola Takes Center Stage on Wheel of Fortune Tonight!
Pensacola is making prime-time television history tonight as Visit Pensacola joins forces with VISIT FLORIDA and the iconic game show Wheel of Fortune for a…
GCE Designs: Where Purpose Meets Creativity in Pensacola
GCE Designs, a new venture from Global Connections to Employment, is opening an 8,744-square-foot facility that will create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities…
Gaetz Seeks to Restructure Public Service Commission
The News Service of Florida reported that Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, has revived a proposal that would make changes at the Florida Public Service Commission,…
More Press Takeaways: DOGE Rebuttal, Maritime Park Dreams
DOGE Audit Response Mayor D.C. Reeves expressed surprise at learning about Florida DOGE’s audit findings through a public press conference rather than receiving the report…
UWF: Leading in the AI Age
Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing technology—it’s transforming how we lead, make decisions and shape the future of our communities. On Friday, Nov. 7, the University…
Winner: Pensacola Airport Bonds Earn A+ Rating
KBRA has assigned a long-term rating of A+ with a stable outlook to the City of Pensacola, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (AMT). Credit Positives…
Pensacola Named Top 10 Small City Destination
For the second consecutive year, Pensacola has earned a coveted spot in Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader Choice Awards for 2025 as one of the top…
Want a Motel? Street Traffic, Pizza, Tattoos Nearby
The City of Pensacola has issued a notice of intent to dispose of 2305 W. Cervantes St. and 2301 W. Cervantes St., currently known as…
Bergosh named to 2025 Above & Beyond List
The 2025 News Service of Florida has announced its 2025 Above & Beyond honorees, which cover a wide range of professions, including broadcast journalism, real…
County Commission Puts Spotlight on FloridaWest
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance CEO Chris Platé delivered an update to the Escambia County Commission at its Committee of the Whole on Thursday, Oct. 2,…
Chef Mary Dee Moralita Closes O.G. Lola’s Food Truck Chapter
Pensacola’s beloved O.G. Lola’s has served its final dish. Chef Mary Dee Moralita announced this weekend that she’s permanently closing the food truck that has…
Honoring a Legacy: New Scholarship Supports Future Auto Technicians
The Pensacola State College Foundation recently announced the Vincent John Whibbs Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship, a $50,000 fund dedicated to students pursuing careers in automotive…
Cox Employees Award $50,000 to Local Nonprofits
Cox Communications employees have awarded a total of $50,000 in grants to 10 local nonprofits, through Cox Charities Community Investment Grants. The program provides employee…
SEC Women’s Soccer Returns, Sports CEO Ray Palmer Retiring
Pensacola Sports has big news on two fronts: the SEC Women’s Soccer Tournament is returning with an expanded format this November, and longtime CEO Ray…
