Category: Politics
Baseball Commissioner on Studer Joining the League
Quint Studer is taking his championship playbook to Kansas City. He just bought the Monarchs—and the league commissioner says he’s been waiting for this.
Lawmakers Open Special Session to Resolve Budget Stalemate
By Gray Rohrer and Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Lawmakers convened a special session Tuesday to resolve a $1.4 billion difference between the…
FIRE Fires Off Second Letter to PSC
Free speech watchdog FIRE gives PSC until May 18 to restore funding for a student magazine blocked over LGBTQ content—or face a First Amendment lawsuit
Bell-Rivera Met w/Hofberger, Luna During Interview Process
Public records reveal a library job candidate met privately with a county commissioner mid-interview. Was the fix in for Christal Bell-Rivera’s six-figure hire?
Email Shows County Blackout Period Implemented on 10/24/2011
Email proof: Escambia’s “never enacted” hiring blackout policy was implemented in 2011—and has been in effect for nearly 15 years. Someone has explaining to do.
ECAT, Feeding the Gulf Coast to Host Community Resource Event May 15
Escambia County Area Transit is partnering with Feeding the Gulf Coast to host a community resource event, market, and produce sale on Friday, May 15…
Studer Introduced to Monarch Fans, KC Media
Pensacola’s Quint Studer has deep Kansas City roots—and now he owns the Monarchs. Here’s what he’s promising the community.
Childers Circumvents Court to Bully First Tee
Clerk Childers demands First Tee’s donor lists, financials & lawyer bills. First Tee fires back: “We’re not a public agency. We have nothing to hide.”
Mayor Informed Commissioner Aide on Library Board Removal
Records show mayor’s office copied a county commissioner’s aide after the ouster of a library board member mid-director search. Who requested this—and why?
Escambia County Announces May Employee of the Month
Escambia County honors Terrance Davis—nearly 2 decades of code enforcement, community service & mental health advocacy. May 2026 Employee of the Month.
Young, Vaughan Honored with 2026 Ethics in Business Awards
UWF & Rotary honor Sam Young of Pensacola Habitat & Tom Vaughn of Northwestern Mutual as 2026 Ethics in Business Award winners. Service above self.
Oops, 2011 Anti-interference Policy Never Enacted
Escambia commissioners grilled Moreno over library hire fallout. He apologized for “optics.” Hofberger stayed silent when asked to apologize for mocking texts.
BCC Discussing Wilson Robertson No-Interference Policy
Did a county commissioner’s aide and HR director break a hiring policy designed to stop exactly this kind of insider influence? Tonight’s BCC meeting may tell.
Inweekly—May 7: Perfect Read for a Rainy Day
Texts. Kennel plans. A Michelin chef. A lawsuit. Possible library fix is exposed—and that’s just the start. The May 7 Inweekly is here.
County Seeks Perdido Key Beach Stories
Escambia County wants YOUR Perdido Key beach stories. Sworn affidavits, photos & videos needed. Deadline: Aug. 28. Your story could shape beach access law.
PSC Students Speak Out on Censorship Charge
PSC student: Admin knew about our magazine for months—then killed it the week before print. Now students are raising their own money to publish it.
Special Session to Convene May 12 for Budget
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton have filed a proclamation with the Secretary of State calling a Special Session from Tuesday, May…
Keyhive, Reeves Prep for Keyla Parade, Concert
Pensacola rolls out the red carpet for American Idol’s Keyla Richardson — parade, sold-out concert & a city about to shine before 8 million viewers.
How did the Florida Chamber Grade Our Lawmakers?
Florida Chamber grades NW Florida lawmakers: Boyles & Andrade earn A’s, Gaetz gets a B, Salzman pulls a C. See how your reps scored on business votes.
Summit Recycles to Leonard Street
Pensacola’s Summit Blvd recycling center closes TODAY. New staffed drop-off opens at 100 W. Leonard St.—same mission, 90% lower cost. Know before you go.
