Entrecon Seeks Award Nominations

Business & Community Nominations Open for EntreCon® Awards Honoring Local Business Leaders Know a business, employer, or entrepreneur making a real difference? The clock is…

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Pensacola Cracks Florida’s Top 10 for Tech Careers

Pensacola cracks FL’s top 10 for tech careers, but the paychecks don’t stretch far. Lowest senior pay of any Top 10 metro. Full breakdown

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Pensacola’s Catalyst Lands $400 Million Nuveen Partnership

Pensacola’s Chad Henderson & Catalyst land $400M Nuveen deal to fund $1.3B in health care projects nationwide, plus what it means for his hometown bets.

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Powerhouse College Baseball Fall Classic Coming in October

Six college powerhouses—FSU, Bama, Auburn, GA Tech, Florida & Troy—are coming to Blue Wahoos Stadium this October. Tickets on sale starting next week!

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BCC Discussing Pensacola Bay Center on Thursday

Escambia commissioners meet Thursday on the Bay Center’s future—but the agenda has no documents and no word if Mayor Reeves gets to speak. Read more

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Breaking: FPL Pensacola HQ Sold, Now Leasing (Update)

FPL just sold its landmark Pensacola Bay HQ. New owners plan multi-tenant office space—and there’s a 1987 time capsule still waiting to be opened.

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Spotify: Full “Rick’s Live Blog” Shows

Weekend listening: Police Chief Winstrom, Pensacola FC’s Witkin, mayoral candidates, the Billings case & ECAT chaos. Catch up on Rick’s Blog Live.

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Inweekly 7/30: Summer’s End, Argodillo, Hofberger Standoff

Why is an anonymous account grilling UWF? Why is a commissioner holding the county budget hostage over $211K? This week’s Inweekly, unpacked

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Pensacola Police Chief Hits Five-Month Mark: What’s Next

Chief Winstrom: The July 5 shooting case is headed to court — plus what surprised him most in his first 5 months leading PPD

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From Capitol Hill to the Gridiron

UWF’s Lumpy DeWeese interned in Congress this summer, met Saban and Gingrich, and now he’s back preparing for the Argonauts’ first D1 football season.

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What’s It Like to Hoist National Championship Trophy?

Pensacola FC just won its first men’s national title in extra time — owner Justin Witkin on the win, the celebration & what’s next

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Public Invited to Pensacola FC Championship Celebration

Pensacola’s semi-professional soccer team, Pensacola FC, celebrates its national championship from 5 to 7 p.m. at Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter

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Jason Libbert Named Pensacola Sports President and CEO

After 12 years building Pensacola Sports’ events, Jason Libbert’s back—this time as President & CEO. He takes the reins from the legendary Ray Palmer.

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Pensacola Millennials: 62% Own Homes

Pensacola Millennials are buying homes faster than almost anywhere else in America, while local renters are shrinking. How does this jibe with your experiences?

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Conversations with Mayoral Candidates

Pensacola mayoral race heats up: Reeves, Trawick, Williams, Shorter & Brown talk curfews, affordability & jobs. Hill declines interview.

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Reeves Proposes Leaner Budget, Staggered Raises

Mayor Reeves says Pensacola’s general fund will shrink by $256,400 next year—with staggered COLA raises, a tighter hiring process, and OT freeze.

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Mayor Reeves Unveils Draft Curfew Ordinance

Mayor Reeves reveals draft curfew for minors 17 & under—stair-step enforcement, parent accountability, 11pm/midnight hours. Citywide question still unresolved.

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Breaking: Final Arrest Made in 4th July Weekend Shooting

Pensacola Police detectives have charged 17-year-old Marley Foster with possession of a weapon by a Florida delinquent and firing a weapon in public.

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Inweekly: Restrooms Coming to Veterans Memorial Park

A decade-long fight for a bathroom. Veterans Memorial Park has 13 memorials, Wall South & a 30-ft tower — but no permanent restroom. Why the delay?

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City Freezes Hiring; Moreno Creates New $110K Position

City freezes hiring & cuts COLAs to close a budget gap. County creates a new $110K job with a car allowance. Two govts, two directions.

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