James Memorial Foundation balance sheet leads to more questions

The City of Pensacola received a balance sheet from  General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Memorial Foundation, as per the nonprofit’s stewardship agreement with the City….

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Mayor asks BCC for a joint comprehensive plan for Bay Center area

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves appeared before the Escambia County Commission this morning to outline the city’s position on the future of the Pensacola Bay Center….

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City has right to inspect Chappie James Memorial finances

Under its stewardship agreement with the City of Pensacola, the General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Memorial Foundation had to send the city an annual report…

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Mayor’s Presser: Port ready to begin American Magic HQ construction

Mayor D.C. Reeves announced retired Rear Admiral Lance Scott as the new Port Director, pending Pensacola City Council approval. With 31 years of Navy experience,…

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Daily Outtakes: Can we trust $2.3 million with these guys?

One difficult question has not been asked during the Escambia County Commission and the Tourism Council debates about how to help fund the construction of…

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City yard waste pickup running behind

City Yard Waste Pickup Running Behind Schedule Due to a significant increase in yard waste being placed curbside for pickup in recent weeks, City of…

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Professional Soccer Coming to Pensacola? USL Partnership Explores Possibilities

Imagine cheering on a professional Pensacola soccer team as they compete against the best United Soccer League (USL) teams across North America. What once seemed…

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Daily Outtakes: Lucy Adams Stevenson’s powerful testimony

In a crowded Florida Senate Criminal Justice Committee hearing, Pensacola High School senior Lucy Adams Stevenson stepped forward to share her painful experience as a…

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Presser takeaways: 3/25/25

These are the topics covered today by Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves at this weekly press conference: Garden Street Resurfacing Coming April 1 Mayor D.C. Reeves…

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Is Pensacola about to get a second Chappie James museum? BCC, Clerk say, ‘Yes’

This morning, the Escambia County Commissioners engaged in a lengthy discussion about the use of Tourist Development Tax (TDT) funds for the General Daniel “Chappie”…

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City Council reviews Resident Satisfaction Survey

The City of Pensacola recently conducted its 10th annual Resident Satisfaction Survey, providing valuable insights into citizens’ perceptions and priorities. Conducted by the University of…

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Pensacola teen testifies before FL Senate on AI nude image ban

Pensacola high school student Lucy Adams Stevenson will testify today before the Florida Senate’s Criminal Justice Committee in support of Sen. Don Gaetz’s SB 1180….

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Pensacola City Council asked to vote on UWF lease at Port

The Pensacola City Council meets this afternoon to review Thursday’s meeting agenda. Mayor D.C. Reeves has proposed a revised lease with the University of West…

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Daily Outtakes: DeSantis flies to Boise, not Pensacola

We have been notified that Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey have flown in the state’s private jet to Boise, Idaho for a press…

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Top Stories: Week ending March 22, 2025

Chappie James Foundation prez’s racially-charged post backfires The president of the General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Memorial Foundation, Inc., Cris Dosev, posted a photo of…

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Salzman: Transparency in University Presidential Searches

State Rep Michelle Salzman’s bill (HB 1321) to reverse the confidentiality surrounding university presidential searches in Florida gained unanimous approval Wednesday from the House Education…

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Pensacola GE Venova lands Texas deal

Texas just got bigger – in renewable energy! GE Vernova’s Pensacola-made turbines will power 85,000+ homes while creating hundreds of American jobs across two states….

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Daily Outtakes: Community rallies against threat to UWF

Last night, a passionate crowd gathered at a town hall meeting to discuss concerns about recent appointments to the University of West Florida’s Board of…

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Visit Pensacola: Recognizing Local Tourism Champions

Visit Pensacola has officially opened nominations for the annual Hospitality Hero Awards, coinciding with National Travel and Tourism Week (May 4-10). This celebration honors those…

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Presser takeaways, 3/18/25: PSC Champs, Valencia Update

In his weekly press briefing, Mayor D.C. Reeves doled out praise and shared the latest on the Valencia project (parking the lone outstanding item) and…

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