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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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More Press Takeaways: DOGE Rebuttal, Maritime Park Dreams

DOGE Audit Response Mayor D.C. Reeves expressed surprise at learning about Florida DOGE’s audit findings through a public press conference rather than receiving the report…

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Breaking: Stafford Named New Pensacola City Administrator

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves will announce this morning that former Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford will be his choice for the new city…

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City Provides Update on Baptist Legacy Campus

On Monday, Pensacola city officials presented an update to the Pensacola City Council, outlining the next steps for transforming the 41 acres on Pensacola’s west…

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Winner: Pensacola Airport Bonds Earn A+ Rating

KBRA has assigned a long-term rating of A+ with a stable outlook to the City of Pensacola, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (AMT). Credit Positives…

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Pensacola Named Top 10 Small City Destination

For the second consecutive year, Pensacola has earned a coveted spot in Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader Choice Awards for 2025 as one of the top…

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Chef Mary Dee Moralita Closes O.G. Lola’s Food Truck Chapter

Pensacola’s beloved O.G. Lola’s has served its final dish. Chef Mary Dee Moralita announced this weekend that she’s permanently closing the food truck that has…

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Top Reads: Week Ended Oct. 4, 2026

Pensacola, State Honor Legacy of Lewis Bear Jr. with Roadway Dedication Last Monday, state and local officials joined the Bear family and community members to…

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Conversation with Jeff Weeks: Right Idea, Right Time

Jeff Weeks interviewed me last month about my book about the Community Maritime Park referendum battle, “Right Idea, Right Time.” When visitors stroll through Blue…

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Ingoglia’s Comedy Act Falls Flat

On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia held a press event at Jacksonville International Airport mocking city and county leaders….

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City of Pensacola Responds to DOGE Dings

The City of Pensacola has sent to the media its official responses to CFO Blaise Ingoglia’s allegations of wasteful spending. Please note the CFO has…

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‘And Tango Makes Three’ Loses

A federal judge this week upheld the Escambia County School Board’s 2023 decision to remove “And Tango Makes Three” from school libraries, ruling that the…

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Oops, Pensacola Taxpayers Did NOT Pay for Welcome Sign

In Jacksonville, Florida, Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia blasted the City of Pensacola for its “Welcome to Pensacola” at the foot of the Chappie James…

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