Category: Politics
City Extends Bay Center Survey
City Administrator David Stafford announced today that the deadline for the city’s survey on possible upgrades to the county-owned Pensacola Bay Center has been extended…
Gaetz: UWF Trustee Confirmations Update, Voucher Bill Caught in House-Senate Friction
State Senator Don Gaetz is keeping a close eye on two fronts this legislative session — the confirmation of University of West Florida trustee appointments…
Final Open House on Land Development Code Update Today
The City of Pensacola will hold its third and final open house from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. today, offering the public an opportunity to…
Last Chance on City Survey on Future of Bay Center — But the Real Question Remains Unanswered
The City of Pensacola wants to know what you think should happen with the vacant land near the Pensacola Bay Center. A new online survey…
CRA Gets Update on American Creosote Works Site
$8.6 Million Funding Gap Threatens Remediation Timeline—The Community Redevelopment Agency received a long-awaited update Monday on the status of the American Creosote Works Superfund site—and…
Andrade’s Medicaid Ultimatum: Cut Infant Mortality or Pay the Price
Pensacola Rep. Alex Andrade is putting Florida’s Medicaid managed care plans on notice — reduce infant mortality or face real financial consequences. Andrade is following…
American Magic Acquires Danish ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP Team
American Magic’s $60 Million Acquisition of SailGP’s Fastest Team Strengthens Pensacola’s Role in Global Sailing— Pensacola’s growing profile as a world-class sailing hub got another…
How to Park, Navigate & Survive Mardi Gras on Friday, Saturday
The Downtown Improvement Board and the City of Pensacola want to help you figure out how to park and navigate through downtown on Friday and…
The New York Times Sees Pensacola’s Sailing Future
The New York Times’ Athletic writes that Pensacola could become the global hub for one of the fastest-growing leagues in professional sports. Read SailGP anchors…
Studers Interested in Former Pensacola Sports Office
Blue Wahoos owners Quint and Rishy Studer have formally asked the City of Pensacola to lease — or potentially lease with an option to purchase…
Escambia Children’s Trust Approves $1.85 Million Deal with City of Pensacola, But Not Without Concerns
The Escambia Children’s Trust board voted yesterday to approve a negotiated interlocal agreement that will send $1,85 million to the City of Pensacola, resolving a…
Escambia Children’s Trust Unanimously Approves New ‘Bright Pathways’ RFP to Replace Out of School Time Grants
The Escambia Children’s Trust board voted unanimously Tuesday morning to move forward with a new $3.5 million grant program called Bright Pathways, replacing the existing…
Reeves Touts 28% Crime Drop, Addresses Historic Demolition and More at Tuesday Presser
Mayor D.C. Reeves covered a wide range of topics at his Tuesday morning press conference, leading with crime statistics he called a point of pride…
Asbestos Removal Underway at Former Baptist Hospital: Here’s What You Need to Know
Jacobs Group project manager walks CRA board through demolition timeline, safety protocols, and community engagement plans— The demolition of the former Baptist Hospital campus is…
Children’s Trust meets at 9 a.m.—little info available
The Escambia Children’s Trust receives all its funding from property taxes. Its board meets today at 9 a.m. in Escambia County Commission chambers. How much…
Foo Foo Fest Announces $500,000 Grant Pool
Letters of Intent to Apply for a 2026 Foo Foo Festival Grant Due March 6— Today, the Pensacola Foo Foo Festival Committee officially announced its…
Escambia Commissioners Seek Middle Ground on Perdido Beach Access
Escambia County commissioners navigate treacherous legal and political waters as they consider a customary use ordinance for Perdido Key beaches, attempting to balance private property…
Reimagine Palafox: Week 5 Construction Update
The Reimagine Palafox street reconstruction project continues to advance through its fifth week of construction, with several significant developments and an important timeline clarification that…
City of Pensacola Employee Engagement Hits All-Time High
But Compensation and Safety Concerns Persist—The City of Pensacola achieved record-high employee satisfaction and engagement scores in its 2025 employee survey, with all four key…
2026 Bands on the Beach Lineup Announced April 7 – October 27
Pensacola Beach, Fla. –Pensacola Beach’s favorite Tuesday night tradition, Bands on the Beach, returns for the 2026 season starting April 7. This year’s lineup features…
