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My First Week as Pensacola State College President

Posted on July 29, 2026

The chances of me being chosen as the next president of Pensacola State College are only slightly worse than the New Orleans Pelicans winning the 2027 NBA championship. My only hope is…

County Commission District 2: Kohler vs. Dorsey

Posted on July 29, 2026

Kohler vs. Dorsey: same Chamber questions, very different answers on property tax reform, LOST and the Bay Center’s future. See where they split

Rising Star Continues to Rise

Posted on July 29, 2026

Business GrayRobinson Names Joseph Passeretti Managing Shareholder of Pensacola Office GrayRobinson has appointed Joseph A. Passeretti, B.C.S., as managing shareholder of its Pensacola office, the firm announced this week. Passeretti was part…

Could 14th Ave. and Gregory St. Get a Traffic Light?

Posted on July 29, 2026

Deadly Pensacola intersection may finally get a traffic light. City Administrator reveals timeline + safety fixes coming before signal decision.

My Application for Pensacola State College President

Posted on July 29, 2026

Bachelor’s degree? Check. Tallahassee know-how? Not quite. I may throw my hat in the ring for PSC president, and you should, too.

Public Invited to Pensacola FC Championship Celebration

Posted on July 28, 2026

Pensacola’s semi-professional soccer team, Pensacola FC, celebrates its national championship from 5 to 7 p.m. at Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter

Jason Libbert Named Pensacola Sports President and CEO

Posted on July 28, 2026

After 12 years building Pensacola Sports’ events, Jason Libbert’s back—this time as President & CEO. He takes the reins from the legendary Ray Palmer.

Pensacola Millennials: 62% Own Homes

Posted on July 28, 2026

Pensacola Millennials are buying homes faster than almost anywhere else in America, while local renters are shrinking. How does this jibe with your experiences?

Rodríguez Brings “Crime, Cost, Corruption” Campaign to Pensacola

Posted on July 27, 2026

He calls the AG “the root of” corruption in Tallahassee. Democrat José Javier Rodríguez brings his “Crime, Cost, Corruption” campaign to Pensacola

Cowboy Mouth’s Fred LeBlanc Returns to Vinyl Aug. 1

Posted on July 27, 2026

Cowboy Mouth’s Fred LeBlanc talks Jazz Fest, aging like the Stones, and his new song “Me and Jim Beam” ahead of his Aug. 1 Pensacola show.

Next Pensacola State President Only Needs Bachelor’s

Posted on July 27, 2026

Eight days left to apply. No higher-ed experience required. PSC’s presidential search has a curious pattern—and it points somewhere specific. Another rigged hiring?

Conversations with Mayoral Candidates

Posted on July 27, 2026

Pensacola mayoral race heats up: Reeves, Trawick, Williams, Shorter & Brown talk curfews, affordability & jobs. Hill declines interview.

Zam’s Bowls + Burritos Opens in Pensacola

Posted on July 24, 2026

Aussie doctor Sam Prince picked Pensacola for the first U.S. Zam’s Bowls + Burritos — and its “Plate 4 Plate” program has already funded 108M meals.

Escambia County Bans Data Centers

Posted on July 24, 2026

Escambia commissioners vote 5-0 to ban data centers under county land rules, then set an Aug. 6 hearing to make it official.

Pensacola Mourns the Passing of Former City Councilman John Jerralds

Posted on July 24, 2026

Pensacola mourns former Councilman John Jerralds — decades of District 5 service, a fierce voice for equity and citizen input

UWF’s Clifford Humphrey Can’t Help Himself

Posted on July 24, 2026

UWF’s Clifford Humphrey is stacking campus speakers with conservatives again — even after an internal review found his office may be breaking state law.

Budget Workshop Turns Personal

Posted on July 23, 2026

LOCAL GOVERNMENT Commissioners Clash Over Cuts, Community Funding Commissioner Stroberger wants to kill the community support fund. Commissioner Hofberger says she’s already found half a million dollars in cuts, calls helping citizens…

Gulf Breeze Will Do Opens 2026 Grant Cycle

Posted on July 23, 2026

Gulf Breeze Will Do opens its 2026 grant cycle—$1K–$10K for local nonprofits, schools, and groups. Applications due Sept 1.

Stranded: Patrick Reed’s Nightmare

Posted on July 23, 2026

A blind Pensacola man begged commissioners not to cut his ride to work. Ten months later, ECAT left him stranded anyway. Chaos at ECAT is hurting people.

Reeves Proposes Leaner Budget, Staggered Raises

Posted on July 23, 2026

Mayor Reeves says Pensacola’s general fund will shrink by $256,400 next year—with staggered COLA raises, a tighter hiring process, and OT freeze.

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