Category: Pensacola
Epic Radio Show Leads to UWF Football @Maritime Park
It was epic radio. On April 1, 2008, I pranked UWF by announcing on my radio show that UWF would be getting a football team….
Florida’s Childcare Crisis: A $18 Billion Economic Challenge
New data from Florida TaxWatch reveals that Mayor D.C. Reeves’ childcare initiative is urgently needed, given the staggering economic impact of Florida’s childcare crisis. Florida’s…
Meet Acting Police Chief Kristin Brown
This morning, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves held a press conference at the Louis Goss Police Headquarters to formally introduce Acting Police Chief Kristin Brown, following…
Buzz: $4.6M Frozen + Mystery Buyers: Stories Media Missed
Two statements made at public meetings went under the radar for most of the media last week Mental Health Funds Frozen At the Escambia Children’s…
What caused Mayor Reeves and Chief Randall break-up?
Yesterday, the City of Pensacola announced Eric Randall has stepped down as Chief of Police, effective immediately. Also, effective immediately, Mayor D.C. Reeves has named…
Help Shape the Future of the Fricker Resource Center
The City of Pensacola invites residents to help shape the future of the Fricker Resource Center by participating in two upcoming public engagement meetings for…
Pensacola Bay Center Renovation Plans Gain Momentum
City and county leaders agree to expedite facility improvements while awaiting the completion of a comprehensive district study. Pensacola city and county officials are moving…
How Much Did Maritime Park Increase Downtown Property Values
The CRA was established in 1982 to promote economic development and urban revitalization in the area bound by Bayfront Parkway, A Street, Cervantes Street, and…
Right Time, Right Idea
When people stroll down Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola, they see a vibrant city celebrating its rich history. When they attend a baseball game at…
Presser Notes: Pensacola’s Curbside Recycling Returns
Pensacola residents can once again participate in curbside recycling as Mayor D.C. Reeves announced the relaunch of the city’s recycling program this month. The program,…
Daily Outtakes: Mayor Seeks Childcare Consensus
At his press conference on Tuesday, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves shared his excitement for what could be a pivotal meeting to address the city’s childcare…
Reimagining Palafox without hurting downtown businesses
Over the 4th of July weekend, I heard that Mayor D.C. Reeves’s recent meeting with downtown business owners to discuss the highly anticipated Reimagine Palafox…
Mayor Reeves plans to discount parking for residents and seniors
Pensacola’s downtown parking landscape is evolving, and Mayor D.C. Reeves continues to use his weekly press conference to help residents understand the “why” behind the…
City wants to reset the Chappie James Memorial
The City of Pensacola is looking to reset its relationship with the Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. Memorial Foundation following the expiration of their original…
Daily Outtakes: What’s next for Chappie James Monument?
Has the Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. Memorial Foundation lost its right to build a memorial plaza at the foot of the Chappie James Bridge?…
When Palafox Street Became Palafox Place
More than a year ago, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves announced his team had started exploring options to reimagine South Palafox Street. Florida Power & Light…
Top Reads: June 2025
Readers were enraged by Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger’s attempt to push through an expensive decorative arch at the entrance of Pensacola Beach without any public input….
Mayor Reeves tells NY Times what’s it like running Pensacola
What’s It Like to Run a U.S. City Now? The New York Times asked 16 mayors, including Pensacola’s D.C. Reeves about President Trump, immigration and…
Returning Aviation Officer Candidate School to NAS Pensacola
The U.S. Naval Institute is amplifying a compelling argument from Ensign Davis J. Threlkeld to reestablish Aviation Officer Candidate School (AOCS) at Naval Air Station…
Inweekly celebrates 26 years of stubborn independence
Today marks our newspaper’s 26th anniversary—a milestone I wasn’t sure we’d ever reach. From Delusional Dream to Community Voice When Collier Merrill, Ray Russenberger, Chuck…






















