Rev. John Powell has rejected the city’s offer to purchase the historic Smith Bakery building on the corner of Belmont and Devilliers streets, according to sources in Pensacola City Hall. Mayor D.C….
Category: Politics
Real News: Thursday, March 9, 2023
Escambia County is taking Clerk Pam Childers to court again. Commissioner Jeff Bergosh has the details. Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier discusses what’s on the agenda for the March 9 Pensacola City Council meeting….
Inweekly: March 9 issue hits the stands
Spring Break Outs Things to see, hear and do this season (and into the next) Technically, it’s not spring until March 20. But just like our regional weather patterns, we’re getting ahead…
Real News: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Four days after the violent abduction of four Americans in the Mexican border town of Matamoros, the bodies of two of them have been returned to the United States. A third was…
City seeks input on
The Miraflores Burial Ground Study Community Advisory Group and the City of Pensacola are seeking the public’s input on the Miraflores Burial Ground Study, with multiple opportunities to provide input. Members of…
Bye, ERIC
On Monday, the Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Florida’s ending its involvement in Eric, which is the Electronic Registration Information Center, a multi-state exchange of voter registration data. Here…
City celebrates Florida Bike Month in March
Mayor to Participate in Slow Ride Race Friday, March 10 The City of Pensacola is celebrating Florida Bike Month in March, a time to encourage bicycling and recognize its important role in…
2023 State of the State address
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber in Tallahassee. Watch the full address here. You…
Can Mayor save Truth for Youth building?
Since 2010, Rev. John Powell has worked to convert the historic Smith Bakery building at the corner of Belmont and Devilliers streets into a community center for youth. Last August, the building…
City needs your input on $31 million in grants
The city of Pensacola is pursuing state grant funding for three infrastructure projects, with plans to apply for funding to complete projects at Hollice T. Williams Stormwater Park, the Port of Pensacola…
Conversations about Lewis Bear, Jr.
Today, I talked with Commissioner Lumon May, Quint Studer and Don Gaetz about Lewis Bear, Jr. I also replayed a January 2022 interview with Lewis about his love for this community. —–…
Real News: Shop Hop, Dream Vacation, Argos and more
The Shops of Palafox presents The 3rd Annual Spring Shop Hop on Palafox! Sunday, March 5th, 11 am-4 pm. Sip, shop and hop into spring with great deals, new seasonal finds and…