Category: Business
Retailers Voice Concerns, Mixed Support for New Palafox
Following Mayor D.C. Reeves’ presentation on the New Palafox Street project, downtown business owners and retailers expressed a range of reactions from cautious support to…
Mayor Reveals Latest on Palafox Plan to Downtown Retailers
Mayor D.C. Reeves and Project Strategic Initiatives Chief Adrianne Walker unveiled the latest details of the New Palafox Street reconstruction project to downtown business owners…
Last Chance to Ride VEO Scooters
At his weekly press conference, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves reminded the media that the city’s contract for the VEO Scooters ends today. The mayor did…
American Magic Drops Out of 38th America’s Cup
Pensacola-based sailing team shifts focus to long-term development as it steps away from yachting’s premier event. American Magic, the New York Yacht Club’s representative in…
Mayor Reeves Addresses Palafox Project Timeline and Business Owner Concerns
At his weekly press conference this morning, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves addressed mounting questions about the Reimagined Palafox project, emphasizing that critical meetings this week…
What Are Downtown Business Concerns Re:New Palafox
Downtown Pensacola business owners fear that the impact of Reimagining Palafox’s construction will be devastating for them. At the Pensacola City Council meeting on October…
Triumph Approves Term Sheets for UWF, PSC Projects
Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors approved the term sheets for significant projects at the University of West Florida and Pensacola State College. UWF’s term…
Neighborhood Battle Continues: City Council Remands East Government St. Variance
The Pensacola City Council waded into the neighborhood dispute that I reported last month during a quasi-judicial hearing on Oct. 22. The special meeting focused…
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…
