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See Results of 2026 Pensacola Residents Survey

Two-thirds of Pensacola residents say the city’s headed in the right direction—but housing costs and gun violence remain top concerns. See full survey results.

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Busting a West Florida Public Library Myth

The library board isn’t advisory—it governs. City Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier says Pensacola has standing to fight back. The documents prove it.

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City Sets Stage for Biggest Expansion of CRAs in 20 years

Pensacola’s CRA is eyeing its biggest boundary expansion in 20 years—and $57 million in new redevelopment money for long-overlooked neighborhoods.

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The Mark Lee Team Does It Again

Pensacola Beach’s Mark Lee Team ranked #37 in Florida with $88M in 2025 sales—proof that Pensacola’s luxury real estate market is playing in the big leagues.

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Who Has Qualified To Run in Escambia

See who has qualified to be on the ballot this year, as of 5 p.m. Monday. You can still qualify to run. Deadline is noon, Friday, June 12.

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Mayor Reeves Gets A Seat Where It Happens

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves makes history—first Pensacola mayor ever named to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Board of Trustees. What it means for our city.

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Hoskins Retires from Navy Federal

Keith Hoskins, former Blue Angels pilot & Navy Federal EVP, retires after seven years at Pensacola’s largest private employer. A career of service ends.

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Stories You Need to Read Again, Share

Pensacola’s biggest stories: aide resigns, city faces $6.4M tax loss, American Magic expands, Orange Beach apologizes—and a charity under scrutiny.

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Pensacola Hires Economic Development Director from Citrus County

Pensacola just landed a certified economic development expert. Mayor Reeves’ hire brings national credentials, state-level deal-making, and proven results.

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Wiggins, Wilson Launch National Political Consulting Firm

Pensacola’s Ryan Wiggins joins Rick Wilson to launch Black Pearl Strategies—and their first target is Florida’s governor’s race.

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Inweekly: Pride Month To-Do List

DeSantis wants $5.5M of YOUR money to sell his tax amendment. 30K signed against a data center. Pride Month is packed. Inweekly has it all. ??

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Downtown’s Jefferson Alley Gets Makeover

Downtown Pensacola’s Jefferson Alley is getting public art, seating & lighting—plus the return of the beloved Umbrella Sky installation.

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Life’s A Dance Having Scheduling Problem

Life’s A Dance promised to feed hungry kids—but no check was ever written. 2026 Schedule uncertain. Now people are all asking questions.

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Lawmakers Pass Property Tax Ballot Proposal; Mayor Reeves Discusses Impact

Florida lawmakers vote to gut local property taxes. Pensacola Mayor Reeves says the city could lose $6.4M/year—enough to close every park and community center.

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American Magic Mural and More News from PNS

American Magic unveils airport mural, adds SailGP partnership, hires locals—and Breeze Airways goes daily to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale July 1.

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Mayor Reeves Still Wants Recycling Facility to Improve Operations

Five fires in 2 years. Pensacola’s City Attorney has put EMR Recycling on notice—and taxpayers are tired of footing the bill. Read the full story.

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Andrade Gives Update on Special Session

Florida lawmakers rewrote DeSantis’ property tax plan on Day 1—protecting school budgets, killing the trust fund, and rejecting a $5.5M ad campaign.

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Tonight: Levin Papantonio Hosts Community Town Hall on Youth Social Media Safety

As social media continues to shape the daily lives of young people, concerns surrounding mental health, online exploitation, cyberbullying, sleep disruption, and addictive platform design…

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Breaking News

Breaking—Total Tax Cut Impact for All Local Govt: $126.6M

DeSantis’ property tax amendment could gut $90M from Escambia schools, sheriff, libraries & city services. The Chamber is watching—but will it speak up?

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Veterans Memorial Getting Restrooms

After 12 years and a trail of failed plans, Pensacola’s Veterans Memorial Park is finally getting a permanent restroom. Mayor Reeves says it’s happening.

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