Racing Royalty Returns: Five Flags Speedway Gears Up for 58th Annual Snowball Derby

Five Flags Speedway will host the Fifty-Eighth Annual Snowball Derby presented by Flo Sports from Wednesday, December 3rd through Sunday, December 7th, bringing together the…

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Pensacola Mardi Gras Announces New Parade Route

—Also, Tuesday Night Processionals to Support Downtown During Construction— Pensacola Mardi Gras is adapting to downtown’s “Reimagine Palafox” construction project with a temporary parade route…

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UWF Women’s Basketball & the New Era of College Sports

UWF Women’s Basketball Coach Stephanie Yelton stopped by the podcast this week to discuss her team’s grueling early-season schedule and what it takes to build…

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UWF Trustees Have Senate Confirmation Hearing Today – UPDATE

Update: Zack Smith did not appear, and he has been scheduled for the next meeting. Ed Fleming was approved for Pensacola State College. His appointment…

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Good News: Tacos Mexicanos Staying Open

Gabe Hernandez has sold the popular Taco Mexicanos to Pablo Hernandez (no relation). The food truck will stay open through December while they work out…

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Video: The Dynamics of the Homeless Advocate’s Arrest

In an age where interactions between the public and law enforcement are under constant scrutiny, especially when it involves feeding unhoused individuals, understanding the dynamics…

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Wait, Wait. Pensacola City Council, Mayor Knew About MLK Curfew Issue

Mayor D.C. Reeves and the Pensacola City Council cannot claim that they are unaware of problems concerning MLK Plaza’s sunset curfew. Downtown business owner Dan…

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Cutting Property Taxes May Drive Up Housing Costs

—Florida’s Property Tax Elimination Plan Could Backfire Spectacularly—Here’s Why— This past year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has pushed hard to eliminate property taxes, calling them “rent…

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Free Local News Has A Price

We pride ourselves on offering our online and print reporting for free. Since we published our first issue on July 1, 1999, we have strived…

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“Keep the Wreath Green” Fire Safety Campaign Kicks off 12/1

Escambia County Fire Rescue, in collaboration with the Pensacola Fire Department, launched its annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign Monday, Dec. 1. While…

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Mayor Reeves Seeks “Harmonious Conclusion” to Kimberl Arrest, Offers Parking Lots for Food Distribution

—Mayor says 14-year “handshake agreement” created ambiguity that led to homeless advocate’s arrest in MLK Plaza— Mayor D.C. Reeves said Monday he hopes to reach…

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Court Revives FPL Securities Case w/Pensacola Link

A federal appeals court has revived a securities-fraud lawsuit against Florida Power & Light and its parent company NextEra Energy, reversing a lower court dismissal….

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Florida Blue Foundation Funds Mental Health Program at Studer Children’s Hospital

Studer Family Children’s Hospital has received a four-year grant from the Florida Blue Foundation to establish a new mental health support program for children and…

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Top Reads: November 2025

Five Questions About Reimagine Palafox Construction The construction contract and funding plan for the New Palafox project won approval from the Pensacola City Council. We…

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2025 National Philanthropy Day Awards

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) West Florida Chapter is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 National Philanthropy Day Awards. The eight honorees…

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Inweekly: Let Us Help With Your Shopping

This week, we cover how you can shop for your holiday gifts far, far away from the big box stores and national chains. We have…

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SOE Candidate Workshop Next Week

The Escambia County Supervisor of Election’s Office is offering a candidate workshop to prepare candidates for qualifying for office in the 2026 election cycle. The…

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Mayor Reeves: The One About Free Parking

—Mayor Reeves Discusses Baptist Hospital Timeline, and Palafox Construction Strategy— Pensacola mayor outlines communication plans as major downtown project begins Baptist Hospital Demolition Starts December…

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City Asks For FDOT’s Help With Deadly Intersection

Mayor D.C. Reeves announced this morning that he’s asking the Florida Department of Transportation to formally study the intersection at Gregory Street and 14th Avenue,…

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Moore Stuns Pensacola City Council

Councilman Jared Moore announced at today’s special meeting of the Pensacola City Council that he will not seek re-election next year. Moore is serving in…

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