Podcast: ICE Raid in Pensacola

This morning, a joint operation between the Florida Highway Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took place at Outerspaces Landscapes, located at 500 E….

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Cha-ching: Salzman raises $113K, but left with only $13.5K pocket money for Q2

State Rep. Michelle Salzman has no opposition in her re-election bid next. However, that didn’t stop her from raising a record-setting $112,995 for the second…

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Gaetz Seeks to Restructure Public Service Commission

The News Service of Florida reported that Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, has revived a proposal that would make changes at the Florida Public Service Commission,…

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Podcast: David Stafford Returns

As I reported earlier, Mayor DC Reeves has tapped longtime public servant David Stafford as the city’s new administrator, bringing decades of local government experience…

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More Press Takeaways: DOGE Rebuttal, Maritime Park Dreams

DOGE Audit Response Mayor D.C. Reeves expressed surprise at learning about Florida DOGE’s audit findings through a public press conference rather than receiving the report…

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Breaking: Stafford Named New Pensacola City Administrator

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…

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City Provides Update on Baptist Legacy Campus

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…

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Winner: Pensacola Airport Bonds Earn A+ Rating

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…

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Pensacola Named Top 10 Small City Destination

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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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….

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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…

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‘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…

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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…

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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…

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