Category: News
Hofberger opens BCC meeting with written remarks (updated)
Escambia County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger opened this morning’s Board of County Commissioners’ special meeting with a statement she read into the record: “Fellow commissioner, staff…
Daily Outtakes: Oops, no state funds for gateway arch, and the spins continues
Escambia County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger announced in a press release to WEAR-TV and the Island Times Thursday afternoon that she learned last Friday that the…
ST Engineering awards aerospace scholarships
The future of Pensacola’s aviation industry took center stage this month as ST Engineering hosted its annual Mayor’s Scholarship Luncheon, celebrating seven exceptional Escambia County…
YMCA Corporate Cup
The YMCA of Northwest Florida has announced registration is now open for its annual Corporate Cup Games, scheduled for Saturday, October 25, at Pensacola State…
Daily Outtakes: Beach Gateway project pulled from agenda
Escambia County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger has pulled her controversial Pensacola Beach Gateway project from the agenda of Friday morning’s special Board of County Commissioners meeting….
Beach Gateway Goes Back to the Drawing Board again
Commissioner Hofberger defends decorative arch project amid community backlash and design controversy. Escambia County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger found herself defending a controversial $7.5 million gateway…
Pensacola’s home to GE Vernona Wind Flagship
This morning, Brandy McGraw gave me a personal tour of the largest wind turbine manufacturing facility in North America, which is located on Scenic Highway…
Podcast: The Legal Right to Peaceful Protest
The disconnect between political messaging and actual events was stark during last weekend’s protests. While Governor DeSantis suggested people could “run over” protesters they felt…
Three Escambia projects make Turkey list
Florida TaxWatch released its 2025 Budget Turkey Watch Report yesterday, which included funds budgeted for three Escambia area projects—Health Translational Research Institute Facility, Historic Pensacola…
Daily Outtakes: Takeaways from June 17 presser
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves addressed several pressing city issues during Tuesday’s press conference, covering everything from youth sports investigations to infrastructure projects and future development…
Honoring the Past: Pensacola Unveils Memorial Marker for Miraflores Park Burial Ground
The City of Pensacola today held a moving ceremony to dedicate a memorial marker honoring an unmarked burial ground at Miraflores Park, marking the culmination…
Podcast: Andrade discusses budget’s ‘war of attrition’
As chair of the House Health Care Budget Subcommittee, State Rep. Alex Andrade oversaw the largest portion of Florida’s state budget. The Pensacola Republican characterized…
City’s $2.4M demand: A Strategic Move or Legal Necessity?
The City of Pensacola sent shockwaves through local government circles last Friday when it formally demanded $2,448,905 from the Escambia Children’s Trust, asserting its claim…
Podcast: Martha Saunders on journey to excellence
The University of West Florida has climbed to third place statewide in performance-based funding metrics—a dramatic improvement that reflects years of strategic focus and institutional…
Daily Outtakes: City demands $2.4M from Children’s Trust
Last Friday, the City of Pensacola formally notified the Escambia Children’s Trust (Trust) to remit tax increment revenues (TIF) generated within the City’s Community Redevelopment…
Beach Gateway Survey: “Not Rigged” version
The Escambia County Tourism Development Council meets tomorrow after its 2 p.m. budget workshop to discuss the Pensacola Beach Gateway. Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger’s survey found…
Block-By-Block graduates HVAC cohort
Building Careers, One Block at a Time: Escambia County Celebrates HVAC Workforce Development Graduates Escambia County recently celebrated a milestone in workforce development as 10…
Andrade on $115B budget: Tax Cuts, Healthcare Reform, and Hope Florida
As Florida legislators prepare for tonight’s final budget vote, State Rep. Alex Andrade offered insights into what he calls a “fiscally conservative” $115 billion spending…
Take Flight: New MaxFlight 360 Simulators at the National Naval Aviation Museum
Last Friday, the National Naval Aviation Museum launched two new MaxFlight 360 simulators—cutting-edge attractions delivering the ultimate flight experience with heart-pounding 360-degree pitch, roll, and…
UWF Achieves #3 in State University System Rankings
As President Dr. Martha Saunders prepares to hand over her job, University of West Florida Provost Dr. Jaromy Kuhl announced to UWF Board of Trustees…
