A New Mardi Gras Tradition Steps Off Tonight

Pensacola Mardi Gras is bringing authentic New Orleans energy to downtown with the inaugural Second Line Tuesday, debuting tonight outside Old Hickory Whiskey Bar on…

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New Era for Port of Pensacola Officially Begins Tomorrow

Tomorrow’s ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. will formalize what Mayor D.C. Reeves calls years in the making—a $20 million, 56,000 square foot Center for Maritime…

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Tacos Mexicanos Sale Falls Apart

Gabe Hernandez posted on Facebook that the sale of his beloved food truck, Tacos Mexicanos, to Pablo Hernandez fell through, forcing him to permanently close…

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2026 Pensacola Gallery Night Schedule

Gallery Night Pensacola has released its 2026 construction-period event map, confirming that the monthly downtown event will continue during the planned Palafox Street construction with…

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Florida CFO – All Hat, No Cattle

The Palm Beach Post reports that Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia failed to explain how his auditors concluded that Palm Beach County overspent $344…

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Pensacola Mardi Gras Kicks Off 2026 Season This Saturday

Downtown Pensacola transforms into Mardi Gras central this Saturday, Jan. 3, as Pensacola Mardi Gras hosts its 15th annual Kick-Off Celebration, officially launching the 2026…

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Why Sources Trust Us: The Major Stories We Broke in 2025

When I started my newspaper 27 years ago, I talked with publishers, editors and reporters with successful alt-weekly newspapers around the country. They said that…

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Deadly Gregory St. Intersection Sees Accidents Triple

The City of Pensacola and the Florida Department of Transportation have a problem—the first intersection coming off the Chappie James Bridge, Gregory Street and 14th…

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“No Pity Party” as Mayor Shifts Focus to Baptist Demolition

The selection of Bayou District Group as the development advisory consultant for the redevelopment of the old Baptist Hospital site fell apart when the item…

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Mayor Reeves Confirms Free Parking for New Palafox Project

Timeline Remains Unchanged as Construction Begins Next Week— Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves confirmed that the New Palafox Project timeline remains on track at his weekly…

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Baptist Dilemma: Not Conflation, But Connection

The Baptist Legacy Campus narrative floated over the weekend was that West Moreno District residents who voiced concerns about the mayor’s recommendation to hire Bayou…

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Latest Update on New Palafox Project

The City of Pensacola’s long-anticipated Palafox Street reconstruction project will begin Jan. 5. At Mayor D.C. Reeves’ press conference this morning, Adrianne Walker, the city’s Strategic…

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Three Finalists Named for Pensacola Police Chief Position

Mayor D.C. Reeves announced Tuesday that three candidates have been selected as finalists to lead the Pensacola Police Department, setting up a unique public selection…

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‘A Drag Queen Christmas’—Two FL Shows, No Arrests

The longest-running drag tour in the United States is set to make its third of its three Florida stops tonight in Pensacola. The first two…

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Top News Stories: Week Ended 12/20/25

Weekend Buzz: One Energy Place for Sale – Rick’s Blog Florida Power & Light wants to unload Gulf Power’s HQ—another sign of Pensacola’s business community…

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Children’s Museum reopens Saturday, honors Rev. Theo May

On Dec. 20, the Pensacola Children’s Museum will reopen to the public with a new exhibit, “Our Town: A Space for All,” featuring historic businesses…

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Will Reeves File Today? Reasons For & Against a 2nd Term

UPDATE: Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender has confirmed that Mayor Reeves pre-filed this afternoon. Mayor D.C. Reeves is expected to pre-file today to…

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TaxWatch Report: Local Tax Burden Less Here

Florida TaxWatch has released its 2025 “How Florida Counties Compare” report, and the data reveal that Escambia and Santa Rosa counties fare favorably compared to…

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City Wants Trust/CRA Funds for Infant Care for Working Moms

—Alice Williams Library to Become Childcare and Training Hub— The City of Pensacola is taking steps to address the childcare crisis that’s costing Florida’s economy…

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International Foiling Race Coming to Pensacola in March

The North American WASZP Class has released its full 2026 calendar, and Pensacola will host a huge foiling event in March. Nautica News reports: “Pensacola…

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