The arrest of former part-time Pensacola Police Officer Max Baxter for possession of child sexual abuse material, bestiality files, and digital voyeurism shook up the Pensacola Police Department and families at A.K….
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FEMA Registration Sites Open TODAY!!!!
FEMA registration points open today in Escambia County for Hurricane Isaias victims. Get help applying at three locations through Wednesday. See details.
Broxson Appointed to Triumph Gulf Coast Board
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Doug Broxson to the Triumph Gulf Coast Board. Broxson has a long history of fighting for those dollars to stay here.
Sinking of the SS United States
Rick’s Blog Live On Nov. 12, the SS United States will be sunk off the western edge of Okaloosa County. When it settles on the Gulf floor, it will become the largest…
Podcast: Gulf Breeze Recovers from Isaias
Gulf Breeze’s EOC went dark when gas pressure dropped. City Manager Samantha Abell explains what failed and what worked.
“It’s Painful”: A Holocaust Survivor’s Son Answers a Critic
Rick’s Blog Live Nearly an entire generation of Steve Nissim’s family was murdered in the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp complex. When a citizen suggested at an Escambia County School Board…
Escambia Receives FEMA Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance
Disaster Recovery Residents can soon apply for help with housing, home repairs and other disaster-related needs, but the federal application portal is not yet live. Escambia County has received a FEMA Disaster…
How Debris Collection Works inside Pensacola City Limits
City of Pensacola The city’s contractor is working 25 zones at once, starting with the heaviest tree canopy and the worst safety hazards. Expect multiple passes. The City of Pensacola says the…
Government Street – Final Phase of New Palafox Project
Pensacola City Hall Mid-November Finish Expected Crews are finishing drainage, curbs and pavers at South Palafox and Government streets before a major resurfacing of Government from Baylen to Tarragona. The City of…
Mayor Dances Around D2 Council Race
Pensacola Politics Reeves on Myers Support: Not an Official Endorsement, but “That’s My Opinion” Asked about Citizens for Pensacola’s texts backing Sherri Myers, the mayor said he can’t speak for the PAC,…
Escambia Children’s Trust Awards $3.6 Million to 11 Early Childhood Programs
Escambia’s Children’s Trust backed all 11 early learning programs in a 4–1 vote, overriding its own scoring panel, as kindergarten readiness sinks to just 36%.
Building dedication and new scholarship fund honor Former PSC President Ed Meadows
The legacy of former Pensacola State College President C. Edward “Ed” Meadows, Ed.D., was celebrated on Monday, Oct. 26, with the dedication of C. Edward Meadows Hall on the Pensacola campus and…
Every PPD Personnel File Under Review, New Policies in Place
A school. A church. A badge. PPD can’t find ex-officer Matthew Baxter’s polygraph chart, and every personnel file is now under review. Read the full story.
PNJ’s Paid Print Distribution Down 86% Since 2018
On Oct. 1, the Pensacola News Journal published its United States Postal Service Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation. According to the statement, the News Journal’s average paid distribution of print editions—mail…
Trump Almost Came to Pensacola on Friday
Trump considered a Pensacola rally this Friday but chose Daytona instead. Here’s why the Bay Center was out, and how past visits compare.
Patronis says Trump Signed Disaster Declaration
Trump signed the Isaias disaster declaration, but it covers only Public Assistance. Individual aid for Panhandle families is still under review. See details
Parents Question Baxter’s Access to A.K. Suter and Echo Life Church
He was a constant presence at a Pensacola school. Now he’s charged, and PPD can’t find his polygraph. Parents want answers. See the details.
Foo Foo Kicks Off Wednesday, Oct. 28
the Pensacola Foo Foo Festival returns for its thirteenth iteration this Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026! For 12 days, Pensacola’s arts & culture scene comes alive with events and “Foo Foo On the…
Escambia Voting Up Over 2022 Figures
Escambia voters are showing up: 5,330 more ballots than 2022, with early voting leading the way. See the numbers and the races to watch
Panhandle Remains in Federal Disaster Declaration Limbo
Michael got a disaster declaration in 1 day. Sally in 7. Isaias? Nearly 3 weeks and still waiting on Trump’s signature. Northwest Florida deserves answers now.