Jobs, jobs, jobs—but where’s the talent going to come from? Landrum’s Jim Howe breaks down how the Gulf Coast fills the skilled-worker gap for shipbuilding and ST Engineering.
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Pensacola DIB Hosts Florida Downtowns
Miami’s DIB runs on $22M a year. Pensacola’s runs on $1.2M — and it’s hosting the state’s downtown directors anyway. Here’s how.
Lumon May Named to Jolly Leadership Team
Commissioner Lumon May just joined David Jolly’s new Black leaders coalition for governor, so if Pam Childers wants Jolly’s number, she knows who to call.
Pensacola Beach: Third Most Instagrammable Florida Beach
Florida’s most Instagrammable beach revealed — and Pensacola Beach cracks the state’s top 3! See the full rankings here.
PNJ’s Hofberger Rescue Attempt Misses, See How She Spins It
Hofberger talked tough on budget cuts to News Journal—but never made the motion. Image and political reputation in recovery mode as she faces the voters in Nov.
Six Local Kitchens Join Foo Foo Fest Menu
Six Pensacola spots just dropped exclusive Foo Foo Fest dishes and drinks — from blackberry-brie toast to a “Foo’s Gold” cocktail. See who’s on the menu.
Mayor: “Public Safety is a Two-Way Street”
Reeves puts a troubled North 9th Ave. club on notice after 32 police calls—plus boat ramp work starts, Hollis T. Williams breaks ground.
Escambia Commissioner Brawl Over Millage, Raises and Decorum
Accountability A million-dollar millage cut, a shouting match over “mean girl” politics, and a fight over who gets a raise—inside the first budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. The Escambia County Commission’s…
Registration Open ’til 9/10 for PensaCan 2026 Build Teams
Cans become art, art fights hunger—PensaCan 2026 build team registration closes Sept. 10. Grab your team, stack some soup, save the day.
Police Looking for Drive-by Shooter
Drive-by shooting outside N. 9th Ave smoothie shop leaves woman injured. Suspect vehicle fled west on Bayou Blvd. Police need your help.
Downtown Paid Parking Returns Oct. 5, with Free Mondays
Paid parking is back downtown on 10/5, but not the way you remember it. Senior discounts, free Mondays, flat garage rates, warnings before tickets.
Longest-serving ECUA Board Member Dale Perkins Passes
For 32 years, he fought for Pensacola’s water — delivering on Main Street Sewage Plant removal and recycling. Remembering ECUA’s Capt. Dale Perkins, 1994-2026.
Gaetz, Pizzo Vow DCF Overhaul; Contractors Under Review
DCF investigated one family 14 times before a child was murdered. Sen. Don Gaetz says it took 4 senators to save Kenley — and it shouldn’t have.
Pensacola Had Another Big Sports Weekend
UWF stuns another ranked FCS foe 42-14; six players score TDs. Blue Wahoos rally with 3 straight 9th-inning homers to clinch playoffs.
The Vote That Changed Pensacola’s Trajectory
Twenty years ago, Pensacola voted YES on a dream. The inside story of the campaign that saved our waterfront—and nearly didn’t happen.
Ballet Pensacola: Bianca Villegas
Ballet Pensacola’s new executive director talks about stepping into leadership, the company’s evolution from Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre, and plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2028.
Inweekly: Fall Arts Guide Part 1
She digs her own clay and started downtown’s newest art night. Plus Escambia schools first A, TruWorth debut, Jolly on data centers, Jelly Roll vs. Patronis.
UWF Named National Center of Excellence for Maritime Workforce Training
UWF just landed a national maritime workforce designation, one of only 16 in the U.S. Here’s how 1,085 students are building Gulf Coast ships.
District’s A Doesn’t Help Teachers
Escambia teachers got the district an A — union president Carol Cleaver says they’re still waiting on a raise, lunch breaks & bereavement leave.
City of Pensacola Ups Citizen Engagement to New Level
Pensacola just handed residents the mic. New Civic Dialogues tool lets you pitch city priorities directly—six weeks only. Here’s how it works.