Category: Politics
Simmons: Building Excellence in Law Enforcement
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons recently celebrated another graduation from the department’s in-house law enforcement academy. The fifth academy class saw 16 new deputies raise…
County Commission Puts Spotlight on FloridaWest
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance CEO Chris Platé delivered an update to the Escambia County Commission at its Committee of the Whole on Thursday, Oct. 2,…
Chef Mary Dee Moralita Closes O.G. Lola’s Food Truck Chapter
Pensacola’s beloved O.G. Lola’s has served its final dish. Chef Mary Dee Moralita announced this weekend that she’s permanently closing the food truck that has…
Top Reads: Week Ended Oct. 4, 2026
Pensacola, State Honor Legacy of Lewis Bear Jr. with Roadway Dedication Last Monday, state and local officials joined the Bear family and community members to…
Breaking: Grand Jury Supoenas Issued in Hope Florida investigation
The Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald report that state prosecutors in Tallahassee are convening a grand jury relating to the Hope Florida Foundation scandal….
Conversation with Jeff Weeks: Right Idea, Right Time
Jeff Weeks interviewed me last month about my book about the Community Maritime Park referendum battle, “Right Idea, Right Time.” When visitors stroll through Blue…
Ingoglia’s Comedy Act Falls Flat
On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia held a press event at Jacksonville International Airport mocking city and county leaders….
City of Pensacola Responds to DOGE Dings
The City of Pensacola has sent to the media its official responses to CFO Blaise Ingoglia’s allegations of wasteful spending. Please note the CFO has…
‘And Tango Makes Three’ Loses
A federal judge this week upheld the Escambia County School Board’s 2023 decision to remove “And Tango Makes Three” from school libraries, ruling that the…
Oops, Pensacola Taxpayers Did NOT Pay for Welcome Sign
In Jacksonville, Florida, Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia blasted the City of Pensacola for its “Welcome to Pensacola” at the foot of the Chappie James…
DeSantis, FL DOGE Go After Welcome Sign, Saenger Management, Strategic Plan
On October 1st, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press event at the Jacksonville International Airport. Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia joined him to promote the…
Breaking: NAS Pensacola, Naval Aviation Museum Closed to the Public
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Beginning Oct. 1, Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola’s areas of public interest are closed until further notice. Installation areas of public interest –…
Top Stories of September 2025
Even though the article was only posted for less than two days, the dedication of Ninth Avenue between Bayfront Parkway and Cervantes Street in honor…
Podcast: 21st Century Crime-Fighting in Escambia County
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons is doubling down on technology to fight crime. In a recent interview, the sheriff detailed plans to expand the county’s…
Pensacola, State Honor Legacy of Lewis Bear Jr. with Roadway Dedication
This morning, state and local officials joined the Bear family and community members to dedicate a portion of North 9th Avenue—from Bayfront Parkway to Cervantes…
See New Bills Going Into Effect in Two Days
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A more than decade-long push by business groups will pay off next week with the…
New Poll Shows Byron Donalds Beatable
The James Madison Institute’s latest poll of 1,200 registered Florida voters offers crucial insights as Florida heads toward the 2026 gubernatorial election. The governor’s is…
Bye, Bye, Bonus Rebate
Pensacola Energy’s limited-time $200 bonus rebate for water heaters ends Sept. 30. Customers eligible for this rebate must submit the necessary paperwork before the Tuesday…
How Cincinnati Transformed Its Greatest Challenge Into Its Greatest Success
When Jill Miller, President and CEO of Bethesda Inc. and the bi3 Fund, stood on the Saengar Theatre stage at the 2025 Civic Leader Summit,…
Florida Open Carry: What Changes After Court Ruling
This is the third in a series of podcasts concerning the recent appellate court decision lifting Florida’s open carry prohibition. We have interviewed Escambia Sheriff…
