Category: Politics

On Dec. 20, the Pensacola Children’s Museum will reopen to the public with a new exhibit, “Our Town: A Space for All,” featuring historic businesses…

From Escambia County: This notice applies to current approved Transportation Disadvantaged and ADA Complementary Paratransit Service clients who have rides scheduled with ITL starting Monday,…

UPDATE: Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender has confirmed that Mayor Reeves pre-filed this afternoon. Mayor D.C. Reeves is expected to pre-file today to…

Escambia County’s annual report for fiscal year 2024-2025 showcases a wide-ranging effort to improve infrastructure, respond to emergencies, and address homelessness across the region’s 320,000-plus…

Florida TaxWatch has released its 2025 “How Florida Counties Compare” report, and the data reveal that Escambia and Santa Rosa counties fare favorably compared to…

—Alice Williams Library to Become Childcare and Training Hub— The City of Pensacola is taking steps to address the childcare crisis that’s costing Florida’s economy…

The North American WASZP Class has released its full 2026 calendar, and Pensacola will host a huge foiling event in March. Nautica News reports: “Pensacola…

The Escambia Children’s Trust is pushing back against the City of Pensacola’s demand for $2.45 million in tax increment financing payments, submitting a supplemental exemption…

Mayor D.C. Reeves assured the media that the demolition of the old Baptist Hospital and all environmental abatement is  being “conducted safely, responsibly, and in…

—City Still Expects CRA Funds for Childcare Facilities Despite “Curve Ball” Letter— Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves remains optimistic about resolving tensions with the Escambia Children’s…

At his weekly press conference this morning. I asked Mayor D.C. Reeves to explain how a permit given to Boots for Matt Berry allows Food…

—Cities Face 38% Revenue Loss Under Full Elimination— A comprehensive study by Wichita State University has delivered a reality check for Florida’s ongoing property tax…

UPDATE: USA Today reports the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a lower court order that had suspended enforcement of the state law for…

The Escambia Children’s Trust is pushing back against property tax demands from the City of Pensacola, arguing that the nearly $10 million it already spends…

Our social media traffic gave us an interesting view into what went viral online. This past week alone, we had an 82% increase in pageviews:…

People miss their downtown post office and are excited to see work begin on the new location on South Jefferson St. This post garnered triple…

Florida Power & Light has put its Northwest Florida headquarters, One Energy Place, on the market. The 250,000 sq. ft. building is subject to offer,…

Last week, Boots for Matt Berry received a permit distributing food at Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on Friday evenings. Mayor D.C. Reeves told us…

The Pensacola City Council meeting stretched past two and a half hours Thursday night as dozens of residents packed chambers to oppose hiring Bayou District…

Local donors contributed 4,214 jars of peanut butter to this year’s statewide Peanut Butter Challenge—more than any other Florida county—helping stock food pantries before the…