Category: Pensacola
American Magic Drops Out of 38th America’s Cup
Pensacola-based sailing team shifts focus to long-term development as it steps away from yachting’s premier event. American Magic, the New York Yacht Club’s representative in…
TSA PreCheck Temporary Enrollment Center at Pensacola International Airport Nov. 3-7
Pensacola International Airport will be hosting a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider since 2013. Travelers will…
Mayor Reeves Addresses Palafox Project Timeline and Business Owner Concerns
At his weekly press conference this morning, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves addressed mounting questions about the Reimagined Palafox project, emphasizing that critical meetings this week…
What Are Downtown Business Concerns Re:New Palafox
Downtown Pensacola business owners fear that the impact of Reimagining Palafox’s construction will be devastating for them. At the Pensacola City Council meeting on October…
Top Reads: Week Ended Oct. 25, 2025
Readers are curious about what will happen to the Grand Hotel, which towers over the Pensacola Bay Center. For months, we have heard rumors that…
Neighborhood Battle Continues: City Council Remands East Government St. Variance
The Pensacola City Council waded into the neighborhood dispute that I reported last month during a quasi-judicial hearing on Oct. 22. The special meeting focused…
What’s the latest on Baptist parcels
At his press conference on Tuesday, Mayor D.C. Reeves addressed the status of the Baptist Hospital “legacy” parcels, particularly focusing on the decision to list…
Inside the Plan to Redevelop Grand Hotel
Developer George Hawthorne envisions remodeling the Pensacola Grand Hotel into an upscale establishment worthy of its name. Background: The 15-story Grand Hotel is the tallest…
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area Announces 2025 Grant Recipients
Yesterday, IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area announced the 12 grant recipients selected at this year’s Annual Meeting. Each will receive a grant of $103,500 from…
Top Reads: Week ended Oct. 18, 2025
Little-known Pensacola attorney Zach Smith has tried to make a name for himself as Pensacola’s DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) enforcer. As trustess for both…
Ice Flyers Ready to Shine: $10M Arena Upgrade Sets Stage for Season Opener
As the puck drops on the Pensacola Ice Flyers’ 2025-26 season this Saturday, owner Greg Harris promises fans an experience “like nothing they’ve ever seen…
NAS Lifts Ban of Wild Greg’s Saloon
After three months, Wild Greg’s Saloon in downtown Pensacola can once again welcome service members through its doors. The Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board at…
City Breaks Ground on Airport Expansion
Pensacola International Airport celebrated a milestone moment today as community leaders, aviation partners, and local stakeholders gathered to break ground on an ambitious Terminal Expansion…
No Ban on Drag Shows at the Saenger
At the Pensacola City Council meeting on Oct. 9, citizens packed the council chambers to speak against and in favor of a drag show scheduled…
New Palafox Bids Received, We Will See What We Get Next Week
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves provided an update on the highly anticipated New Palafox Street project during his weekly press conference this morning, revealing that while…
First Amendment Champion Passes
The Pensacola legal community lost one of its most influential figures last week with the passing of William (Bill) H. Clark on October 10. As…
Top Reads: Week Ended Oct. 11, 2025
Howard Reddy Leaving UWF Readers hate to see the popular and highly successful Howard Reddy leave the University of West Florida. He and President Martha…
By the Numbers: No-Party Voters
The News Service of Florida reports that as of the end of September, 3,384,837 “active” Florida voters were registered without party affiliations. Here are counties…
Podcast: ICE Raid in Pensacola
This morning, a joint operation between the Florida Highway Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took place at Outerspaces Landscapes, located at 500 E….
Podcast: David Stafford Returns
As I reported earlier, Mayor DC Reeves has tapped longtime public servant David Stafford as the city’s new administrator, bringing decades of local government experience…
