Category: Politics

A public memorial celebration honoring the life and legacy of Reverend H.K. Matthews, civil rights leader and activist, will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday,…

State Attorney Ginger Madden cites insufficient evidence after an extensive discovery process. The Office of the State Attorney announced Tuesday that manslaughter charges have been…

At his press conference yesterday, Mayor D.C. Reeves shared that the city has already recorded 10 traffic fatalities in 2025, with four months remaining in…

From Veo: Hi Rick, I am writing on behalf of Veo, Pensacola’s shared scooter provider. Mayor Reeves plans to end Pensacola’s shared scooter program, citing…

UWF PURGE The firing of a prominent LGBTQ+ advocate at the University of West Florida drew concern from the local area, where the LGBTQ+ community…

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has notified the City of Pensacola regarding a five-year-old street mural that has become the center of a compliance…

Mayor D.C. Reeves announced today that Pensacola will terminate its contract with VEO scooters effective November 1, citing resident survey data showing a clear majority…

Extortion of County Clerk The top read concerned the federal indictment of Justin J. Wright in connection with the fire bombing of a vehicle near…

The construction of the headquarters for one of the world’s premier sailing organizations is on schedule, marking what Mayor D.C. Reeves believes could spark a…

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has issued a warning to the City of Pensacola, demanding immediate action to address “noncompliant” pavement markings on North…

The Propeller Club of the United States -Port of Pensacola chapter announced its newly elected officers, board members and committee chairs for the 2025–26 term….

On August 19, a federal grand jury indicted Justin J. Wright for setting a vehicle on fire near the home of Escambia County Clerk Pam…

This week, Pensacola City Administrator Tim Kinsella will leave his position to join Navy Federal Credit Union. The decision wasn’t easy. Kinsella called the opportunity…

The state Office of Public Counsel, which is designated by law to represent consumers, opposed a newly proposed Florida Power & Light rate settlement Thursday,…

Auditor General Looks at PLT refund The News Journal finally picked up this story today online. They were given the story of the executive director…

From the News Service of Florida’s Jim Turner:  Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins was sent to California to help bring back Harjinder Singh, a native…

Best of the Coast Returns —The big news is our 2025 Best of the Coast issue that is on the stands. For 24 years, we’ve…

Escambia Children’s Trust executive director Lindsey Cannon said the Trust has asked the Florida Auditor General to review the $65,632 reimbursement made by Pensacola Little…

New Orleans rock legends Cowboy Mouth have just released their latest project. “Cover Yo’ Azz,” the band’s new covers album, dropped recently on all streaming…

 The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) will host a public meeting to discuss a proposed sewer expansion project for residents in the West Ensley area. …