Category: Politics
Mayor Reeves’ Heartfelt Tribute to Departing Tim Kinsella
From Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves: I am grateful for Capt. Tim Kinsella’s impact on the City of Pensacola, and I’m just as grateful to call…
Daily Outtakes: Kinsella Leaving City for Navy Federal Job
Sources have reported that Navy Federal Credit Union announced yesterday to its employees that Pensacola’s City Administrator Tim Kinsella had been hired as the Vice…
Possible Port of Pensacola Inland Expansion
Mayor D.C. Reeves revealed ambitious plans for the Port of Pensacola during Wednesday’s press conference, addressing both the facility’s current limitations and innovative solutions to expand…
Salzman to DOGE: ‘Bro, come on out to Pensacola…We’ll take you to Wahoos game…Check out the books’
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves isn’t worried about the Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) coming to review city records next week. At his weekly press…
Pensacola Mayor Updates Infrastructure Projects, Recycling’s Growth
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves provided updates on several key city initiatives during a press conference on Wednesday, highlighting progress on stormwater improvements and the growth…
Daily Outtakes: PLT Repays $65,632 in ‘Errors’ to Children’s Trust
The Pensacola Little Theatre quietly cut a $65,632 check to the Escambia Children’s Trust this summer, reimbursing grant funds that the 90-year-old cultural institution now…
Fricker Center Round 2 begins communications process
This Wednesday morning, the long-awaited second meeting occurred at the Fricker Center. Mayor D.C. Reeves and City Councilman Delarian Wiggin were noticeable no-shows at the…
Pensacola Mayor responds to DOGE audit letter
Mayor D.C. Reeves has formally responded to Florida’s Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) audit letter, expressing enthusiasm for the review and promising complete transparency. He…
Albritton: ‘Everybody Breathe’ on Property Taxes
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Speaking to a hometown crowd, Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, tried to ease concerns about…
Daily Outtakes: Medicaid Settlement Includes $$$ for Hope Florida AFTER EOG meeting
From 2021 to 2024, Centene, the state’s largest Medicaid contractor, negotiated with the Florida Attorney General’s office and the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)…
Juanita Scott: The Art and Science of Winning
Twenty years ago, downtown Pensacola felt disconnected from its greatest asset—the water. Today, thanks to community leaders like Juanita Scott, residents and visitors alike can’t…
Breaking: Protocol deal signed for 38th America’s Cup, but will American Magic agree?
A new protocol, signed by Team New Zealand (the Defender, representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron) and Athena Racing (the Challenger of Record, representing…
Why did DOGE target Pensacola?
Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will be in Pensacola to audit the City of Pensacola next week, August 18-19. The Florida DOGE was established…
Escambia County Commission Approves Retirement Payment Authorization for Barry, Bender
Summary: Board votes 4-0 to authorize employer contributions for prior service credits amid heated discussion The Escambia County Commission voted 4-0 on Aug. 7 to…
Hyundai Hope gives $100K to Studer Family Children’s Hospital
Hyundai Hope on Wheels has awarded a $100,000 Impact Grant to Studer Family Children’s Hospital. The award will directly support the Bear Family Foundation Pediatric…
FPL Rate Case Put on Hold
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — State regulators Monday paused a closely watched case about increasing Florida Power & Light’s base…
Mayor Reeves responds to DOGE letter
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves issued this response to Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) request for records and demanding access to city records and personnel…
Pensacola Energy: How to get settlement check
Were you a natural gas customer of the City of Pensacola between 2011 and now? You may be owed money from a significant class action…
Florida DOGE Targets City of Pensacola
A Deep Dive into the State’s Municipal Audit Letter Bottom Line Up Front: On Aug. 7, Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has issued an…
History: When Government Goes Too Far
In August 2015, a troubling incident in Pensacola exposed the delicate balance between government authority and citizen rights, raising serious questions about how local officials…
