Category: Pensacola
City pushes back on red light conspiracies
On “Real News” yesterday, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves reiterated that the red light camera initiative is a pilot program. “As we’ve said from the beginning,…
DeSantis gives Chamber $65K for strategic plan
On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $135,200 in awards to military communities through the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program, which supports community-based activities that protect existing…
CRA may need to spend $120K on Malcolm Yonge before assessment
On “Real News” this morning, Mayor D.C. Reeves said the CRA would need to spend nearly $120,000 on the Malcolm Yonge Gym to make it…
Breaking: Mayor, Baptist sign letter of intent
Mayor D.C. Reeves said on WCOA this morning that he has signed a letter of intent regarding the old Baptist Hospital campus. If the City…
Red Light cameras coming
At his weekly presser this morning, Mayor D.C. Reeves announced the intersections that will have red cameras installed by this summer. After a study conducted…
Presser notes
Next week, Mayor D.C. Reeves will present to the Pensacola City Council for approval of new pay ranges. It’s the first step in his comprehensive…
Oxygen True Crime tackles Billings case
Oxygen True Crime debuted last night a segment on the 2009 murder of Byrd and Melanie Billings as part of its “Final Moments” series. The…
Presser Notes: Trees, trees, trees
By Tom St. Myer At his weekly press conference, Mayor D.C. Reeves announced an ordinance will be on the upcoming City Council agenda to add…
Real News: Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023
Mayor D.C. Reeves gives an update on American Magic and talks about the Resident Satisfaction Survey. UWF College of Business Dean Rick Fountain talks about…
City residents tell leaders what matters
The City of Pensacola has released its 2023 Resident Satisfaction Survey. Here are the key takeaways: * More than two-thirds of participating residents reported the…
City D5 Town Hall set for Nov. 16
Mayor D.C. Reeves and District 5 Councilwoman Teniadé Broughton will host a District 5 Town Hall Meeting Thursday, Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at E.S….
Nov. 7 Presser takeaways
Mayor Reeves confirmed that the victim of the early Sunday morning shooting on Palafox Street was a transient but had few other details. Police Chief…
Zalloween – Friday, Oct. 27
Zarzaur Law, P.A. has once again partnered with local Downtown Pensacola businesses to host its 5th annual “Zalloween,” a free, safe, and fun-filled Halloween event…
Daily Outtakes: Baptist bailout might hit snag
Tallahassee insiders have shared that Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves’ effort to get the state to help bailout Baptist Hospital by putting up $18 million to…
Presser takeaways
Bay Bluff Park Mayor Reeves has talked with Conversation Florida. “They are very excited about this idea. Obviously this is our initial meeting, nothing formalized…
Downtown Parking recommendations – higher rate, longer hours
Today, Olive Tree Consulting will present its parking report to the Pensacola City Council. The consultant will recommend expanding the on-street paid parking hours from…
Daily Outtakes: Active Transportation Plan
The City of Pensacola has released the Active Transportation Plan (ATP). Though I have just started to review the document, it is impressive and meets…
Official announcement on City recycling
The City of Pensacola is opening a new monitored recycling drop-off site beginning Saturday, Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., located at 2759…
Presser notes: City parking may increase
At his weekly presser this morning, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves hinted that the city may raise its hourly rate for downtown parking. “Fifty cents an…
Daily Outtakes: Downtown Post Office closing
The Post Office on South Palafox Place is closing. The new owner wants USPS out of there. No word on whether the fountain is being…



















