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Stevenson heads Pensacola office for Fasig Brooks

Fasig | Brooks Law Offices has opened a new office in Pensacola with Eric Stevenson leading the local team. The new location is at 815 S. Palafox St.

Gulf Winds donates $10K to Rally

Gulf Winds Credit Union and the Gulf Winds Foundation made a $10,000 donation to Rally Gulf Coast during the Pensacola Ice Flyer’s Rally Foundation Night.

Commissioners refuse to extend deadline on OLF-8 deal

Commissioner Hofberger’s motion to keep the negotiation period with Beulah Town Center at 30 days passes, 4-1. After Feb. 9, other offers will be considered.

Daily Outtakes: Salzman picked to review DeSantis’s vetos

Rep. Michelle Salzman will play a key role in Speaker Perez’s showdown with Gov. Ron DeSantis over budget vetos. She endorsed DeSantis for president.

AlltogetHer Conference 2025 honors Carol Carlan

At the third annual AlltogetHer Conference 2025, the PSC Alumni Association donated $13.5K to the Carol Carlan Legacy Leadership Endowed Scholarship.

Trump Administration: Feb. 3-5

From the White House website – titles provided by the Trump Administration: EXECUTIVE ACTIONS A PLAN FOR ESTABLISHING A UNITED STATES SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND The…

PSC President named to FSU’s InSpire advisory council

FSU’s Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research & Education (InSPIRE) has announced the addition of Dr. Ed Meadows to its Advisory Council.

See 2025 Bands on the Beach Line-up

Get ready to groove under the stars because Pensacola Beach’s favorite Tuesday night tradition, Bands on the Beach, is back starting April 1.

EPA renames Its Gulf Division to honor the Gulf of America

Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the renaming of its Gulf of Mexico Division to the Gulf of America Division (GAD).

Daily Outtakes: Cancel Culture not a UWF problem

The 2024 Intellectual Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity Survey found that cancel culture and limitations on free speech and indoctrination are not UWF problems.

Annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count approaching, help needed

The count begins with surveys at shelters on Feb. 26, followed by outreach to individuals at service locations and street settings on Feb. 27.

Nine qualify to run for Rudman’s seat

Eight Republicans and one Democrat have qualified to run in a special election to replace former state Rep. Joel Rudman, who resigned to run for Congress.

Election supervisors ask for help to ease vote by mail

Florida’s election supervisors want to change state law requiring voters to renew their vote-by-mail requests after participation plummeted last month.

Pensacola home to Intergalactic Airport next week

Pensacola International Airport has transformed into Pensacola Intergalactic Airport to commemorate the 2025 Pensacon convention, scheduled for Feb. 14-16.

Has Ron DeSantis been auditioning to be Red Caesar?

When one reviews his first six years as Florida’s governor, it’s not difficult to make the argument that Ron DeSantis has been auditioning to be…

Palafox Pier fountain might finally get repaired

At its Feb. 10 meeting, the Community Redevelopment Agency of Pensacola is considering a significant renovation project for the iconic Palafox Pier Fountain.