Category: Politics
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…
Poll: America at a Breaking Point with Political Violence
The shooting of Charlie Kirk has sent shockwaves through American society, and a new Quinnipiac University poll reveals his murder on a college campus has…
Summit Speech: Reeves’ Campaign Message for 2026?
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves opened the Civic Leaders Summit on Wednesday, outlining his vision for the city’s future. He emphasized significant investments in infrastructure, housing,…
WSRE Foundation Ain’t Broke. Can $5.5M Save WSRE?
A Sept. 11 phone call changed everything for Pensacola’s beloved public television station, WSRE. Amy Day thought she was having a routine phone conversation with…
Escambia School Board Fights for ‘Privilege’
The Escambia County School Board has appealed a federal judge’s ruling requiring them to testify in a lawsuit over book removals from school libraries. The…
Pensacola’s Legislative Strategy Centers on Lobbyists
While the PNJ has garnered social media attention with its headline, “Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves and Rep. Alex Andrade aren’t speaking,” Mayor D.C. Reeves, at…
Commissioners Approve Modest Tax Relief
The Escambia County Commission’s final budget hearing on Wednesday night became a debate about tax burden and fiscal responsibility, resulting in a small but symbolic…
Podcast: Political Realities of Property Tax Reform
As Florida’s lawmakers gear up for another session focused on property tax reform, State Rep. Alex Andrade, a Pensacola Republican, offers insights on the appeal…
Baptist Hospital Demolition Moving Forward
With the Baptist Hospital property closing scheduled for Monday, Sept. 29, Mayor D.C. Reeves announced that demolition of the main hospital and three towers will…
Podcast: Inside McDaniels v. State of Florida
How a July 4th Arrest Changed Florida Gun Law Forever The First District Court of Appeal’s unanimous decision on Sept. 10 in McDaniels v. State…
Official Announcement of Parking Permit Program
The City of Pensacola is excited to announce the launch of two new parking options designed to better serve city residents: a Senior Parking Permit…






















