Escambia owes tourism agencies $1.3M and won’t pay it. TDC’s David Bear explains why the checks aren’t coming — and who’s left holding the bag.
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Rest of the Best, Mud-Slinging in D4, and More
Runners-up finally get their spotlight, D4 politics turn nasty, and Pensacola sailors bring home a trophy last seen in 1973. Your weekly wrap is here.
Escambia Bucks the Statewide Tourism Slump But…
Escambia’s tourism is booming, but Visit Pensacola is nearly broke—because Clerk Pam Childers won’t release $1.3M owed. Who’s next on her hit list?
Blue Arbor Workers Sidelined as Escambia County Falls Behind on ECAT Payments
ECAT contractor’s staff at ECAT sidelined after Escambia County racked up $380K in unpaid bills. Clerk Childers wasn’t cutting checks.
Bay Center Shouldn’t Have Been A Surprise
Reeves says the county can lead on the redrafting of the Bay Center interlocal agreement or drop it. What will Moreno do? When will actual work begin?
Bender Recaps Primary, Previews Road to November
Primary turnout dipped, but the mayor’s race barely budged. Supervisor Bender breaks down the numbers — and what’s new for November voting.
Your Personal History Matters in Perdido Key Fight
Deadline alert: Perdido Key beachgoers have until Aug. 28 to submit sworn testimony to reclaim public beach access. Here’s how
D4 Mudslinging Against Joe Vinson Has Begun
A right-wing outlet that ignores Escambia all year suddenly cares about D4 race, right as challenger Joe Vinson launches his campaign. Who’s paying?
Childers’ Pettiness Continues to Hamper Tourism
900-page reports. Volunteers burning out. Grants unpaid since last November. TDC members say the Clerk’s reimbursement delays have to stop.
Escambia County Incumbents Sweep Primary Night
Reeves avoids runoff, Kohler survives a coordinated push to unseat him, and Escambia voters bring back an elected superintendent. Full results at ricksblog.biz
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Light Turnout Expected For Primary
by The News Service of Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd encouraged registered voters to go to the polls as turnout for the primary could land under 20 percent. “The people who…
Primary Coverage: What Pensacola Will Be Watching Today
Election 2026 Remembering a GOP Legend In the 1990s, Dr. Frank Biasco was my go-to source for election predictions. He said he could call about six people from around the county and…
Moreno Sat on Bay Center Agreement for Seven Weeks
Moreno and County attorney signed off on the Bay Center agreement in mid-June. Commissioners didn’t see it for 7 weeks—until it hit the city’s agenda.
Escambia Sets Early Voting Record
Early voting ended with 14,793 votes cast—a new primary record. The previous record was 13,292 early votes cast in the August 23, 2022 primary.
Creating Mental Health Care Pipeline
Pensacola trains its own psychiatrists now. 16 residents in the pipeline, Lakeview Center + HCA Florida West partner to keep young doctors here for good.
Pensacola Sports: New CEO Jason Libbert
New Pensacola Sports CEO Jason Libbert on succeeding Ray Palmer, a sold-out Double Bridge Run, and a new turf complex coming to Nine Mile Rd.
Inweekly: Let It Simmer
Blindsided county commissioners, a $41M downtown sale, and a Pensacola songwriter who “let it simmer.” This week’s Inweekly has it all.
Perdido Key Community Meeting on Historical Public Beach Use
Perdido Key locals: your beach memories could matter. Community meeting Fri., Aug. 14 at Hub Stacey’s explains how to document historic beach use before Aug. 28.
Moreno Gets Do-over on Library; Did He Learn Anything?
Moreno canceled three library board meetings & ignored calls for a special session. Now he gets a do-over on hiring. Will he actually listen this time?
