Category: Pensacola
Mayor Reeves dodges re-election question
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves remained coy about his political future during Tuesday’s press conference, offering only philosophical musings when pressed about seeking a second term…
Top Reads: Week ended May 24, 2025
Though I was on the road Thursday and Friday, some of our top news posts after Hump Day drew the most attention. The dispute between…
Pensacola’s Youth win with Rafferty Center vote
The Pensacola City Council chambers were packed with passionate community members last Thursday as elected officials deliberated on one of the most significant youth development…
Athena Racing also questions New Zealand on America’s Cup rules
Mayor D.C. Reeves said yesterday that the statements by American Magic and Athena Racing (below) are part of a negotiation between the Challengers and Team…
Breaking: American Magic drops out of America’s Cup
Official Statement from NYYC American Magic Team: Over the past seven years, we’ve competed with pride, purpose, and perseverance in two editions of the America’s…
The Rafferty Center is long overdue. Will Pensacola City Council reject it?
The Theophalis May Community Center almost didn’t get built, but when it was built, the center quickly became filled with kids. During the 2010 mayoral…
Federal cuts will have huge impact on Pensacola area
The recent budget reconciliation package advanced by the House Budget Committee has sparked significant concern among community support organizations, particularly those focused on hunger relief….
Rafferty Center ready to go after council vote
In the heart of Pensacola’s Westside, a remarkable story of community transformation has unfolded. The Southern Youth Sports Association (SYSA), a cornerstone of youth development…
Daily Outtakes: Mayor Reeves seeks “Collaborative Solution” with ECT
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves has backed off his early position that the $1.8 million the Escambia Children’s Trust (ECT) owes the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency…
Presser Notes: Record Broken, Downtown Development and more
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves opened his weekly presser with good news. Pensacola International Airport experienced its busiest day in history on Monday with approximately 15,400…
Events involving Skatepark and Seniors
SKATEPARK INPUT Upward Intuition, in partnership with the East Hill Neighborhood Association and the City of Pensacola, will host a community input meeting at 6…
Podcast: Florida’s Property Tax Debate—DeSantis vs. House
In Florida’s current political landscape, a heated debate over tax relief has emerged between Gov. Ron DeSantis and key legislative leaders. Speaking at a Hope…
Children’s Trust funds Early Learning Coalition for a third year
In a recent meeting, the Escambia Children’s Trust (ECT) Board unanimously approved a commitment letter to fund the Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Escambia County…
Presser Takeaways: Recycling Rates, American Magic, Budget
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves held his weekly press conference this morning. Fresh off a flight from Washington D.C., he shared insights from his meetings with…
Podcast: The Fight for Accountability in Airman’s Death
The family of Senior Airman Roger Fortson has taken a significant step forward in their pursuit of justice for their loved one. After nearly a…
Charles Bare: 2025 Home Rule Hero Award
The Florida League of Cities (FLC) named Pensacola City Councilman Charles Bare a 2025 Home Rule Hero, highlighting his exceptional advocacy during this year’s Legislative…
May 8th Presser Takeaways: Childcare highlighted
As we reported on Tuesday, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves announced his upcoming childcare summit and it’s connected to his new childcare initiative.. Mayor Reeves emphasized…
Pensacola Celebrates National Bike Month
The City of Pensacola is observing May as National Bike Month, creating an opportunity for residents and visitors to celebrate cycling’s numerous benefits. Why this…
‘Irreplaceable’ Doc retires
By Tom St. Myer Irreplaceable. That is the simple but accurate word Community Health Northwest Florida CEO Chandra Smiley uses to describe Dr. George Smith….
Pensacola celebrates Galvez this week
The City of Pensacola is celebrating the legacy of General Bernardo de Gálvez in a series of events this week. Please see the following schedule…






















