Category: Politics
City Administrator Search–No Rush, No Pressure
Mayor D.C. Reeves made it clear during Tuesday’s press conference that the city has the luxury of taking its time to find the right person…
Bay Bluffs Park Set for Major Comeback
Mayor D.C. Reeves announced at Tuesday’s press conference that the city is ready to begin gathering public input on how to spend the $2 million…
Council on Aging Forced to Reduce Hot Meals
Last week, WEAR-TV reporter Melanie Levi reported that cuts have been made to the Council on Aging’s congregate food program, which serves approximately 800 hot…
Florida TaxWatch Offers Five Options to Reduce Property Taxes
Gov. Ron DeSantis has questioned whether Floridians should continue paying “perpetual rent” to the government on property they already own. A new Florida TaxWatch report…
Podcast: Florida Sheriff on Constitutional Approach to Open Carry
Following a recent appellate court decision lifting Florida’s open carry prohibition, law enforcement across the state faces a complex legal puzzle about where firearms can…
Cruise Ships Coming to Pensacola in March 2026
Travel Market Report is touting American Cruise Line’s eight-day Gulf Coast cruise between Pensacola and New Orleans. “The eight-day Gulf Coast itinerary sails between New…
Dream Becomes Reality: SYSA Breaks Ground on Rafferty Center
After decades of planning and community support, the Southern Youth Sports Association (SYSA) officially broke ground this morning on the Rafferty Center. Decades in the…
New Survey: Florida Women Face Rising Challenges
Florida women report that their basic needs are becoming increasingly difficult to meet. According to the 2025 Voices of Florida Women Survey, conducted by the…
Top Reads: Week ended Sept. 20, 2025
MANNY’S PAYDAY The University of West Florida Board of Trustees convened this week, and once again, its decisions to create a nice future for Interim…
Open Carry Ruling May Change Other Prohibited Places
The appeals court ruling struck down the state’s ban on openly carrying firearm puts pressure on Florida lawmakers. The decision created legal confusion because existing…
Data Breach: Pensacola Hospitalist Physicians LLC
Claim Depot reports: Pensacola Hospitalist Physicians LLC, a hospitalist group based in Pensacola, Florida, experienced a major data breach. Suspicious activity within the medical group’s…
Perdido Landfill Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Location Changing Oct. 6
Perdido Landfill Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Location Changing Oct. 6 Escambia County Waste Services will begin accepting Household Hazardous Waste at a new location inside…
Pensacola Unveils World War II Heritage Exhibit
In a week filled with news stories, this one almost got overlooked. The City of Pensacola officially unveiled a new World War II micro exhibit…
Behind the Scenes of American Magic HQ
American Magic’s Chief Operations Officer, Tyson Lamond, provided a behind-the-scenes tour for the local media of the team’s nearly completed 63,000-square-foot headquarters at the Port…
UWF Trustees Give Interim Prez $1M for office renovations
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees continues to send mixed message about whether there will be fair and open job search for the…
City of Pensacola Reopens Job Search for Administrator
The City of Pensacola received only 10 applicants for the city administrator and has reopened the application period through Wednesday, Sept. 24. Background: The position…
City of Pensacola Legislative Priorities
Earlier this week, State Rep. Alex Andrade sent a letter to the Pensacola City Council requesting its priorities for the 2026 legislative session. “As the…
Mayor ready to accept County’s offer re: Baptist, but devil in the details
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves told me this afternoon that his legal staff is in communication with county staff regarding the offer the Board of County…
IMPACT 100 Names 2025 Finalists
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area is pleased to announce the fifteen grant finalists selected for 2025. Twelve of the fifteen nonprofit finalists will each receive…
Commissioners seek AG advice on Superintendent Referendum
The Central Debate: Primary vs. General Election The Escambia County Commission voted 3-2 this week to request an Attorney General’s opinion on its authority to…























