Category: Politics

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves will announce this morning that former Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford will be his choice for the new city…

On Monday, Pensacola city officials presented an update to the Pensacola City Council, outlining the next steps for transforming the 41 acres on Pensacola’s west…

KBRA has assigned a long-term rating of A+ with a stable outlook to the City of Pensacola, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (AMT). Credit Positives…

For the second consecutive year, Pensacola has earned a coveted spot in Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader Choice Awards for 2025 as one of the top…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 –…

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…

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…

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…

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…