Category: Pensacola
Pensacola home to Intergalactic Airport next week
Pensacola International Airport has transformed into Pensacola Intergalactic Airport to commemorate the 2025 Pensacon convention, scheduled for Feb. 14-16.
Palafox Pier fountain might finally get repaired
At its Feb. 10 meeting, the Community Redevelopment Agency of Pensacola is considering a significant renovation project for the iconic Palafox Pier Fountain.
Red Light Cameras spot nearly 1,500 violations in January
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves revealed this morning that the city’s new red light cameras caught 1,477 violations in January.
Daily News: Yenor, National Christian Reich & UWF
Heath Druzin, host of “Extremely American,” discusses Scott Yenor, the Society for American Civic Renewal, the National Christian Movement and UWF.
Pensacola rated one of Safest Small Town in U.S.
Vivint analyzed property crime data from 2023, focusing on larceny, motor vehicle theft, and robbery. Pensacola tied for fewest robberies per 10,000 residents.
Top Reads & Listens for week ended Feb. 1, 2025
University of West Florida students, faculty, and alums are concerned about UWF’s future. The community and those outside the area have begun to pay attention.
GOP Power Struggle & UWF’s Fate
A political showdown over the Trump Act could spill over to Pensacola and open a window to save UWF from DeSantis’ plan to make it a Heritage Foundation trophy.
Daily Outtakes: Andrade discusses Special Session dynamics
The Florida Legislature’s passage of the Trump Act exposed unprecedented tensions between state lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis, who says he will veto it.
Children’s Home Society receives $100K from City to combat youth homelessness
CHS receives $100K from Pensacola to launch “Hand Up for Youth” Program, addressing youth homelessness through housing support and host homes for ages 16-23.
Inweekly declares Patronis winner of the GOP primary
For any candidate to beat Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis, they had to beat him handily in Escambia County. That isn’t happening. Patronis’ lead has grown….
Pap puts real world in his novels
Over this week, I have covered human trafficking and the Sackler family’s settlement offer. A few years ago, I covered both topics with trial attorney…
Mark your calendar
Bob Sikes Fishing Pier South Rehabilitation Project Wednesday, Jan. 29 Santa Rosa Island Authority, 1 Via de Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach The public meeting will…
Daily Outtakes: DeSantis needs to come here, explain why change UWF
Florida believes that its citizens have a right to address its elected officials. Every city council and county commission has an open forum where the…
NOAA brags about satellites’ role in predicting our snowstorm
Last week, cities like Atlanta, Houston, New Orleans, Gulf Shores, Milton and Pensacola experienced rare snow, shattering decades-old records. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)…
Daily Outtakes: Changing the narrative for trafficking survivors
January marks Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and survivors like Alicia Tappan are speaking out. A former high-achieving teenager, Tappan’s life changed at 17 when she…
Top Reads & Plays: Jan. 26 edition
Since the first of the year, the blog has taken off with each week gaining more readers. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of the University of…
City of Pensacola Roads update
As the City of Pensacola begins to transition away from storm response and into recovery, drivers are reminded to use extreme caution as dangerous icy…
Trump Day 3 – Pardons
PARDONS On Jan. 22, President Trump granted a “full and unconditional” pardon to Terence Sutton. WHO IS TERENCE SUTTON? Terence Sutton served as a police…
American Magic announces strategic partnership
American Magic, the United States challenger for the 36th and 37th America’s Cup, and Nautor Swan, a global leader in yacht design and manufacturing, announced…
Mayor Reeves discusses historic blizzard [podcast]
In an unprecedented weather event, Pensacola experienced record-breaking snowfall, prompting a comprehensive emergency response led by Mayor D.C. Reeves and his team. The historic storm…





















