City May Buy, Demolish “Symbol of Commercial Blight”

Beyond the recycling discussion, Mayor Reeves shared he’s interested in acquiring the long-abandoned Medical Arts building at 1750 North Palafox St. The mayor expressed cautious…

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Mayor Reeves: Recycling Messaging Not “Up to My Standard”

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves opened his July 22 press conference with a candid acknowledgment of the challenges surrounding the city’s recent curbside recycling changes, accepting…

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City Mailers Unopened?

A city resident sent the City of Pensacola’s mailer on curbside recycling. The outside of the mailer does not make any reference to curbside recycling….

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Daily Outtakes: Has the City Picked Up Your Garbage?

Frustrations continue to mount as City residents try to figure out the City of Pensacola’s sanitation schedule, the one with a curbside recycling option. People…

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Night Moves Fest: Japanese Breakfast, Dashboard Confessional

Night Moves Music Fest is set to return for its third year on Nov. 8,  bringing one day of live music and outdoor fun to…

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Daily Outtakes: Cha ching! Salzman keeps setting spending records

State Rep. Michelle Salzman (R-Cantonment) has no opponent yet for her 2026 reelection bid, but that hasn’t stopped her from burning through her campaign and…

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Pensacola History: Chuckie & Dunno

From “Right Idea, Right Time: The Fight for Pensacola’s Maritime Park:” In mid-July 2006, Friends of the Waterfront Park PAC released a series of animated…

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Top Reads: Week Ended July 19, 2025

We provided readers a variety of topics last week, covering the University of West Florida, Pensacola Police Department and County Clerk Pam Childer’s refusal to…

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Daily Outtakes: EPA Lab on Pensacola Beach may close

UPDATE: While the EPA is shutting down the Office of Research and Development, its lab on Pensacola Beach may survive. I received this email: “…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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