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Daily Outtakes: Is county administrator on the chopping block?

County government insiders expect the two rookie commissioners, Ashley Hofberger and Steve Stroberger, to make a move to terminate County Administrator Wes Moreno. Commissioner Hofberger…

Tackling soaring property insurance premiums

Rising property insurance rates is the No. 1 complaint State Sen. Don Gaetz heard on the campaign trail last year. Gaetz is in the business…

TDC rescinds funding for Chappie James Memorial

The Escambia County TDC voted to rescind its previous $750,000 recommendation for the construction of General Daniel “Chappie” James Memorial Plaza.

Podcast: Mayor Reeves on parade security and safety

Mardi Gras Parade Closures in Downtown Pensacola The City of Pensacola is increasing parade safety by adding additional road closures to future parades, including the…

Presser notes: Parade security, Appointed vs Elected and more

PARADE SAFETY The most notable change will be the closure of Main Street’s east-west thoroughfare one hour before parade time. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves said,…

Escambia County School Board to consider City offer for Gibson

At his press conference, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves asked Escambia County School Superintendent Keith Leonard to join him and discuss the city’s offer for the…

Chappie James Memorial discussed behind closed doors, only PNJ invited

The Pensacola News Journal reports today on a closed-door meeting called by Escambia County Commission Chairman Mike Kohler for county and city staff to discuss…

Daily Outtakes: Familiar name appointed to head State Immigration Enforcement

Former public safety “czar” Larry Keefe appointed the executive director of the State Board of Immigration Enforcement as Florida gears up to help ICE.

Breaking: Pensacola JazzFest 2025 canceled

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ veto for arts and culture events and reductions in donations have forced the Jazz Society of Pensacola to cancel the 43rd JazzFest in 2025.

As tensions simmer, Andrade tells DeSantis, ‘Just don’t be a jerk’

Rep. Andrade expressed frustration with Desantis’ political posturing, noting the legislature’s support for the governor’s agenda. Listen to the podcast.

Daily Outtakes: School Districts attempts to quell rumors re: N.B. Cook and PHS

Last week, parents expressed concern after rumors spread across the community that N.B. Cook Elementary and O.J. Semmes Elementary were merging and Pensacola High School…

Trump White House- week ending Feb. 15, 2025

From the White House website – titles provided by the Trump Administration: GULF OF AMERICA DAY, 2025 It was Feb. 9, 2025. “I call upon…

INWEEKLY — Feb. 13, 2025 issue

Things We Love (Right Now) We decided once again to use Valentine’s Day as an excuse to declare our love in big, bold print for…

YouTube: Pensacola’s connection to the JFK assassination

“(we don’t) Color on the Dog” co-host Sena Maddison explores Hank Killam and his connections to Lee Harvey Oswald, Jack Ruby and the JFK assassination.

Escambia County Summer Youth accepting applications

Escambia County’s Neighborhood and Human Services Department is now accepting applications for the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program. The program is open to Escambia County…

Accreditation comes up at UWF Board of Trustees meeting

During today’s Academic Affairs Committee meeting of the University of West Florida’s Board of Trustees, the trustees discussed their upcoming accreditation site visit and plans…

Yep, a tornado hit Ellyson

From Escambia County: The National Weather Service of Mobile released its damage survey following Tuesday’s severe weather that damaged warehouses in the Ellyson Industrial Park….