Presser Takeaways: Major Infrastructure Updates and Service Changes

During his press conference on Wednesday, June 11, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves covered everything from major construction projects to service disruptions and upcoming community events….

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Pensacola International Airport: More improvements coming

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) continues its impressive growth trajectory, bolstered by strong federal support and strategic infrastructure improvements. Mayor D.C. Reeves recently returned from productive…

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The importance of community engagement

Escambia County Commissioner Ashlee Hofbergers’s Pensacola Beach Gateway project continues to get roasted on social media. Last Friday, Hofberger released three options for residents to…

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Daily Outtakes: D.C. in D.C.

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves wrapped up a productive Monday of meetings on Capitol Hill, sitting down for the “We Don’t Color On the Dog” podcast…

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Revitalizing Pensacola’s Eastside: A Community-Driven Vision for the Future

The City of Pensacola’s Eastside neighborhood is on the cusp of transformation. After months of extensive community engagement and careful planning, the Pensacola City Council…

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Pensacola’s fight for a strong mayor

D.C. Reeves is Pensacola’s third strong mayor. The fight to change Pensacola’s form of government from a city-manager to a strong mayor was almost as contentious…

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Top Reads: Week ended June 7, 2025

The stories that attracted the most readers were the ones that the Pensacola News Journal either barely reported or ignored completely: County Clerk Pam Childers’…

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What Pensacola Energy customers need to know about $15.9M settlement

At its June 12 meeting, the Pensacola City Council will approve how Pensacola Energy will pay out the $15.9 million settlement of the Eric L….

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Breaking: Commissioner May secures healthcare on old Baptist campus

During today’s Committee of the Whole, Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May revealed he had negotiated a deal to bring immediate healthcare services to the West…

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Andrade offers little hope for Hope Florida navigators

Rep. Alex Andrade (R-Pensacola), who heads House healthcare budget negotiations, is proposing to cut $2.5 million from the Hope Florida program—eliminating 20 Hope navigator positions…

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Pensacola International Airport launches a Live Shuttle Tracker

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is making it even easier for travelers to navigate their journey with the launch of a new live shuttle tracker, now…

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Daily Outtakes: See latest renderings for Reverb by Hard Rock

Inspired Communities of Florida has requested a final aesthetic review of a new mass-timber luxury apartment building and the Reverb by Hard Rock hotel from…

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Breaking: DeSantis names Stasi Education Commissioner

As I reported on May 19, Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas the new Florida Commissioner of Education. Official Announcement TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor…

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Presser Takeaways: Shelters, Childcare, Baptist showdown

Mayor D.C. Reeves covered a wide range of pressing issues facing the City of Pensacola, from homeless shelters to major infrastructure projects and community development…

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Podcast: What are the Clerk’s secret rules?

Pensacola’s vital tourism industry faces an unprecedented crisis as over $2.5 million in marketing bills remain unpaid, threatening to derail the county’s economic engine during…

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Breaking: Pensacola mayor endorses Byron Donalds for governor

At his weekly press conference, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves officially endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds for governor, adding another high-profile endorsement to Donalds’ campaign that already…

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Top Stories for the week ended May 31, 2025

Readers found State Rep. Michelle Salzman’s viewpoint in the PNJ supporting new UWF president Manny Diaz less than 24 hours after the Board of Trustees…

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Daily Outtakes: Budget, Abandoned Dogs and Flip-flopping

Florida’s budget negotiations have reached an impasse. During our podcast conversation yesterday, State Rep. Andrade, who chairs the House Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee, revealed a…

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Foo Foo announces 2025 grant recepients

The Pensacola Foo Foo Festival Committee has announced the public grant scoring for the 2025 Foo Foo Festival, naming 10 grant recipients and allocating more…

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Inweekly: 2025 Summer Movie Guide

Summer movies are back with a little something for everyone. Whether you crave blood-soaked Southern Gothic vampires, high-octane spy thrills or a heartwarming alien misfit,…

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