Category: Politics
Invoice Impasse: Childers refusing to cut checks, putting tourism at risk
On a Friday afternoon in late April 2025, Betsy Wooten from the Clerk of Courts office typed out a message to Allyson Parden at the…
County firefighters may get a contract with wage scales
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is poised to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement with the county’s professional firefighters on Thursday, May 15….
Daily Outtakes: Kohler releases plan for Bay Center task force
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Michael S. Kohler has introduced a formal resolution to establish the Escambia County Bay Center and Environs Advisory…
Podcast: The Fight for Accountability in Airman’s Death
The family of Senior Airman Roger Fortson has taken a significant step forward in their pursuit of justice for their loved one. After nearly a…
The Ides of May: Escambia County’s Pivotal May 15 Meeting
As Escambia County Commissioners prepare for their May 15 meeting, three major issues await resolution, with one notable absence from the agenda. Like the historic…
Top Stories: Week ended May 10, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis and his staff’s obession with remaking the University of West Florida gave a several stories, all of which led to the ambush…
The Plot to Fire Martha Saunders
In reviewing the events of the past week, it is clear that Gov. Ron DeSantis and his minions want to get rid of University of…
Charles Bare: 2025 Home Rule Hero Award
The Florida League of Cities (FLC) named Pensacola City Councilman Charles Bare a 2025 Home Rule Hero, highlighting his exceptional advocacy during this year’s Legislative…
Pensacola Leaders Honored with 2025 Ethics in Business Award
After she survivied the Heritage Foundation inquisition yesterday, University of West Florida President Martha Saunders was named, along wiuth businessman Kevin Green, named he 2025…
May 8th Presser Takeaways: Childcare highlighted
As we reported on Tuesday, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves announced his upcoming childcare summit and it’s connected to his new childcare initiative.. Mayor Reeves emphasized…
Irony: Florida State Parks, sans golf courses, up for Gold Medal
The same week Gov. Ron DeSantis reluctantly admits he will sign the State Park Preservation Act, Florida State Parks announced it had been selected as…
DeSantis upset again; this time over tax cuts
Yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis held another media event in Tampa to bash the Florida House—this time over tax cuts. Basics: DeSantis is offering homeowners one-time,…
Podcast: ECT wants to work with Escambia County
The Escambia Children’s Trust has proposed an interlocal agreement to the Escambia County Commission to address the ongoing debate about tax increment dollars from Community…
Pensacola Celebrates National Bike Month
The City of Pensacola is observing May as National Bike Month, creating an opportunity for residents and visitors to celebrate cycling’s numerous benefits. Why this…
The Federalist attacks Florida House over UWF
Misleading Claims About Florida Politics Joy Pohlman, executive editor of The Federalist and self-described “grateful graduate of Hillsdale College,” recently attacked Florida House Speaker Danny…
Podcast: Andrade recaps 2025 Legislative Session
In a recent interview on “(we don’t) Color On the Dog,” State Rep. Alex Andrade discussed the recent legislative session, highlighting key bills, budget priorities,…
Century faces more resignations
NorthEscambia.com reports the Town of Century is facing leadership changes as a council member has resigned and the town clerk has submitted her resignation, though…
DeSantis shifts Heritage fellow from PSC to UWF
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Zachary Smith to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. Zachary Smith Smith…
‘Irreplaceable’ Doc retires
By Tom St. Myer Irreplaceable. That is the simple but accurate word Community Health Northwest Florida CEO Chandra Smiley uses to describe Dr. George Smith….
Stroberger discusses beach access on Perdido Key
At his town hall meeting on April 28, Escambia County Commissioner Steve Stroberger addressed a contentious issue affecting Perdido Key residents: beach access easements behind…
