Category: Pensacola
Real News celebrates WCOA’s 98 years
From the second floor of the Pensacola Museum of History – which once was Pensacola City Hall, we celebrated WCOA’s rich history at Trader Jon’s…
Presser takeaways: Portland Loos coming
At his presser this morning, Mayor D.C. Reeves announced that three of the five Portland Loos ordered will be shipped on Feb. 21. “It’ll be…
Daily Outtakes: Buck jumps in
Seville Quarter’s Buck Mitchell has pre-filed to run for the Escambia County Commission District 4 seat. He told me yesterday that he is running regardless…
Daily Outtakes: Pensacola Polka
There’s plenty of buzz about who will be Escambia County’s Supervisor of Elections. The names getting the most talk are former mayor Grover Robinson and…
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…
