Category: Politics
Mayor asks FDOT to remove A Street mural
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has notified the City of Pensacola regarding a five-year-old street mural that has become the center of a compliance…
Adios, Veo Scooters
Mayor D.C. Reeves announced today that Pensacola will terminate its contract with VEO scooters effective November 1, citing resident survey data showing a clear majority…
Trending Stories – Monday, Aug. 26, 2026
Extortion of County Clerk The top read concerned the federal indictment of Justin J. Wright in connection with the fire bombing of a vehicle near…
Daily Outtakes: American Magic Sparks Pensacola’s Maritime Renaissance
The construction of the headquarters for one of the world’s premier sailing organizations is on schedule, marking what Mayor D.C. Reeves believes could spark a…
FDOT Wants ‘Black Lives Matter’ Painting on A Street Gone
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has issued a warning to the City of Pensacola, demanding immediate action to address “noncompliant” pavement markings on North…
Propeller Club of Pensacola Elects 2025–26 Leadership
The Propeller Club of the United States -Port of Pensacola chapter announced its newly elected officers, board members and committee chairs for the 2025–26 term….
Feds Looking for Ringleader of June 2024 Fire Bombing
On August 19, a federal grand jury indicted Justin J. Wright for setting a vehicle on fire near the home of Escambia County Clerk Pam…
Daily Outtakes: Kinsella talks with Inweekly
This week, Pensacola City Administrator Tim Kinsella will leave his position to join Navy Federal Credit Union. The decision wasn’t easy. Kinsella called the opportunity…
FPL Rate Deal Opposed
The state Office of Public Counsel, which is designated by law to represent consumers, opposed a newly proposed Florida Power & Light rate settlement Thursday,…
Trending News—Friday, Aug. 22, 2025
Auditor General Looks at PLT refund The News Journal finally picked up this story today online. They were given the story of the executive director…
Throwing the Book? Or Political Stunt
From the News Service of Florida’s Jim Turner: Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins was sent to California to help bring back Harjinder Singh, a native…
Trending Posts – Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
Best of the Coast Returns —The big news is our 2025 Best of the Coast issue that is on the stands. For 24 years, we’ve…
Daily Outtakes: Children’s Trust wants Auditor General to Review PLT refund
Escambia Children’s Trust executive director Lindsey Cannon said the Trust has asked the Florida Auditor General to review the $65,632 reimbursement made by Pensacola Little…
Podcast: Cowboy Mouth Drops First-Ever Vinyl
New Orleans rock legends Cowboy Mouth have just released their latest project. “Cover Yo’ Azz,” the band’s new covers album, dropped recently on all streaming…
ECUA to Host Public Meeting on Potential Sewer Expansion Project in West Ensley
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) will host a public meeting to discuss a proposed sewer expansion project for residents in the West Ensley area. …
Florida’s Uncompromising Civil Rights Truth Teller
The recent passing of Rev. HK Matthews marks the end of an era for Florida’s civil rights movement. In a touching tribute on the “(We…
Murzin hired as Century’s Administrator
NorthEscambia.com reports the Century Town Council voted last night to hire former state representative Dave Murzin of Cantonment as the town’s next full-time administrator. The…
Daily Outtakes: Who Carries the Most Charity Medical Care?
Two years ago, I wrote about how Escambia County had struggled with providing medical care to its uninsured residents for decades. The county’s three hospitals,…
Mayor Reeves Explains City Hall Restructuring
At his press conference today, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves explained how he expects Capt. Cliff Collins, USN (Ret.), his Associate City Administrator for Strategic Initiatives…
DOGE Auditors Skedaddle Later Today
The team of approximately eight auditors from the state’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is expected to complete its two-day review of municipal operations by…























