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Starbucks Foundation Gives Grants to Five Local Nonprofits

Posted on July 22, 2026

Starbucks Foundation picked just 2,700 nonprofits from 43,000+ applicants nationwide — and 5 Pensacola-area organizations made the cut. See who won.

Mayor Reeves Unveils Draft Curfew Ordinance

Posted on July 22, 2026

Mayor Reeves reveals draft curfew for minors 17 & under—stair-step enforcement, parent accountability, 11pm/midnight hours. Citywide question still unresolved.

Breaking: Final Arrest Made in 4th July Weekend Shooting

Posted on July 22, 2026

Pensacola Police detectives have charged 17-year-old Marley Foster with possession of a weapon by a Florida delinquent and firing a weapon in public.

Inweekly: Restrooms Coming to Veterans Memorial Park

Posted on July 22, 2026

A decade-long fight for a bathroom. Veterans Memorial Park has 13 memorials, Wall South & a 30-ft tower — but no permanent restroom. Why the delay?

City Freezes Hiring; Moreno Creates New $110K Position

Posted on July 22, 2026

City freezes hiring & cuts COLAs to close a budget gap. County creates a new $110K job with a car allowance. Two govts, two directions.

ReadyKids! Offers Kindergarten Readiness Event

Posted on July 21, 2026

Free books, school supplies & kindergarten-readiness fun await Pensacola families Aug. 1 — here’s everything you need to know before you go.

UAC Doesn’t Expect Much From UWF Football

Posted on July 21, 2026

UWF debuts in the UAC at No. 8 (last) in the preseason poll. New league, new challenge, same Argo toughness. Here’s what it means for the season ahead.

FAA Hands $6 Million to Pensacola Airport for New Apron

Posted on July 21, 2026

Pensacola Airport lands $6M FAA grant to launch apron expansion — the first construction phase of its Terminal Expansion & Modernization Program

Breaking: Bertha Upgrading to Tropical Storm Warning

Posted on July 21, 2026

Tropical storm warning now in effect for Escambia County. Meteorologist Scottlin Wilson breaks down what’s coming — and why it’s not Sally 2.0.

Disabled Riders Stranded Due to ECAT’s Botched Transition

Posted on July 21, 2026

Disabled riders left stranded as ECAT’s transit handoff turns chaotic. ECAT won’t talk, refuses to help. Has the county administration lost its compassion?

BCC Set to Pass Again 2011 Anti-Interference Policy

Posted on July 20, 2026

Escambia Co. revives 2011 hiring blackout rule after Hofberger aide Melanie Luna and HR chief allegedly broke it. New policies target board seats, payouts too.

Back-to-School Tax Holiday Begins Today

Posted on July 20, 2026

Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday starts today—a full month off clothes, supplies & computers up to $1,500. Here’s what qualifies.

PPD Asks for Help w/July 4th Weekend Shooting (Updated)

Posted on July 20, 2026

Pensacola Investigators have questions for this man in reference to the downtown shooting in the early morning hours of July 5th.

Five Questions for Argodillo For All

Posted on July 20, 2026

Meet Argodillo For All: the UWF alum holding leadership accountable when few others will. Argodillo’s questions deserve answers — and your follow.

Our Top Stories: Week Ended July 17, 2026

Posted on July 18, 2026

Molasses-slow politics at the county, a $700K toilet saga, Blue Angels drama, Heritage Oaks & NPR’s fate at WUWF—Pensacola’s wild week.

New Entry in Pensacola State College Presidential Race

Posted on July 17, 2026

DeSantis picks Dr. Henry Mack for FL Education Commissioner. His 3 predecessors all landed college presidencies. Is PSC next?

LeaP Seeks Project Proposals

Posted on July 17, 2026

Got a nonprofit with a big idea? Leadership Pensacola’s Class of 2027 wants to fund it. Deadline is Aug. 7. Check out the details.

Pensacola City Council Passes Data Center Moratorium

Posted on July 17, 2026

Pensacola Council OKs 1-yr data center pause 7-0 — but Council Pres. votes “not without reservations.” Can city set limits below 50MW?

Molchan: Prosecuting Patrick Gonzalez

Posted on July 17, 2026

17 years later, the prosecutor who put Patrick Gonzalez away opens up: the video that made history, the voice he never left alive to identify

Trust Settles w/New World Believers: $76K, plus a 1998 Honda Odyssey

Posted on July 16, 2026

ECT agrees to pay New World Believers $76K + swap vehicle titles, settling a months-long dispute over unpaid youth mental health services.

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