Neighborhood Battle Continues: City Council Remands East Government St. Variance

The Pensacola City Council waded into the neighborhood dispute that I reported last month during a quasi-judicial hearing on Oct. 22. The special meeting focused…

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What’s the latest on Baptist parcels

At his press conference on Tuesday, Mayor D.C. Reeves addressed the status of the Baptist Hospital “legacy” parcels, particularly focusing on the decision to list…

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Inside the Plan to Redevelop Grand Hotel

Developer George Hawthorne envisions remodeling the Pensacola Grand Hotel into an upscale establishment worthy of its name. Background: The 15-story Grand Hotel is the tallest…

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IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area Announces 2025 Grant Recipients

Yesterday, IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area announced the 12 grant recipients selected at this year’s Annual Meeting. Each will receive a grant of $103,500 from…

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Top Reads: Week ended Oct. 18, 2025

Little-known Pensacola attorney Zach Smith has tried to make a name for himself as Pensacola’s DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) enforcer. As trustess for both…

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Ice Flyers Ready to Shine: $10M Arena Upgrade Sets Stage for Season Opener

As the puck drops on the Pensacola Ice Flyers’ 2025-26 season this Saturday, owner Greg Harris promises fans an experience “like nothing they’ve ever seen…

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NAS Lifts Ban of Wild Greg’s Saloon

After three months, Wild Greg’s Saloon in downtown Pensacola can once again welcome service members through its doors. The Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board at…

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City Breaks Ground on Airport Expansion

Pensacola International Airport celebrated a milestone moment today as community leaders, aviation partners, and local stakeholders gathered to break ground on an ambitious Terminal Expansion…

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No Ban on Drag Shows at the Saenger

At the Pensacola City Council meeting on Oct. 9, citizens packed the council chambers to speak against and in favor of a drag show scheduled…

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New Palafox Bids Received, We Will See What We Get Next Week

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves provided an update on the highly anticipated New Palafox Street project during his weekly press conference this morning, revealing that while…

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First Amendment Champion Passes

The Pensacola legal community lost one of its most influential figures last week with the passing of William (Bill) H. Clark on October 10. As…

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Top Reads: Week Ended Oct. 11, 2025

Howard Reddy Leaving UWF Readers hate to see the popular and highly successful Howard Reddy leave the University of West Florida. He and President Martha…

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By the Numbers: No-Party Voters

The News Service of Florida reports that as of the end of September, 3,384,837 “active” Florida voters were registered without party affiliations. Here are counties…

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Podcast: ICE Raid in Pensacola

This morning, a joint operation between the Florida Highway Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took place at Outerspaces Landscapes, located at 500 E….

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Podcast: David Stafford Returns

As I reported earlier, Mayor DC Reeves has tapped longtime public servant David Stafford as the city’s new administrator, bringing decades of local government experience…

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More Press Takeaways: DOGE Rebuttal, Maritime Park Dreams

DOGE Audit Response Mayor D.C. Reeves expressed surprise at learning about Florida DOGE’s audit findings through a public press conference rather than receiving the report…

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Breaking: Stafford Named New Pensacola City Administrator

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves will announce this morning that former Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford will be his choice for the new city…

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City Provides Update on Baptist Legacy Campus

On Monday, Pensacola city officials presented an update to the Pensacola City Council, outlining the next steps for transforming the 41 acres on Pensacola’s west…

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Winner: Pensacola Airport Bonds Earn A+ Rating

KBRA has assigned a long-term rating of A+ with a stable outlook to the City of Pensacola, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (AMT). Credit Positives…

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Pensacola Named Top 10 Small City Destination

For the second consecutive year, Pensacola has earned a coveted spot in Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader Choice Awards for 2025 as one of the top…

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