Category: Pensacola
Triumph board passes huge grant for port
I’ve just received word that Triumph Gulf Coast unanimously approved the City of Pensacola’s request for $8.5 million for the design, renovation and finish out…
New Blue Angels executive officer named
Cmdr. Bryce Aubuchon has been named the incoming executive officer of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, for the 2024-2025 show seasons. Why…
Daily Outtakes: Do we have the will to tackle homelessness?
Our community yesterday received a huge download from Dr. Joe Savage of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness on the new federal strategy to reduce…
Jefferson Street Parking Garage closed in evenings, May 14-16
The Jefferson Street Parking Garage will be temporarily closed for annual maintenance from Sunday, May 14 to Tuesday, May 16 between 11 p.m. and 5…
Real News: ALICE has trouble living here
ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. ALICE families earn above the Federal Poverty Level but less than what’s needed to survive in the…
Presser notes: Workshop takeaways, Crime stats
HOMELESSNESS Mayor Reeves gave his takeaways from today’s joint workshop on homelessness. Why this matters: The region has lacked a coordinated strategy for dealing with…
Multi-use path connecting Scenic Heights to West Pensacola makes funding list
The Bluffline makes an important list. A 10-mile multi-use greenway stretching from Scenic Heights to West Pensacola has moved closer to reality after FDEP added…
Homelessness, Children t/b discussed today
Homelessness We will have two opportunities to hear about the federal government’s “All In” strategy to reduce homelessness by 25% by 2025. Why this matters:…
City announces Employee Bikeshare program
The City of Pensacola is excited to announce the launch of an Employee Bikeshare Program at City Hall on May 19, in conjunction with National…
Real News: Input sought on beach parking, mental health
This morning, Commissioner Robert Bender and ECT executive Tammy Greer made appeals for public input on two significant issues. Why this matters – Part 1:…
City, County holding joint workshop on ending homelessness
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, Pensacola City Council and Mayor D.C. Reeves will hold a joint workshop on Tuesday, May 9 at 9:30…
Mayor praises Navy decision on reopening the base
Mayor D.C. Reeves has had several discussions with the Pentagon and Navy about reinstating the public access waiver at NAS Pensacola. He made several suggestions,…
