Pensacola Mayor responds to DOGE audit letter

Mayor D.C. Reeves has formally responded to Florida’s Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) audit letter, expressing enthusiasm for the review and promising complete transparency. He…

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Albritton: ‘Everybody Breathe’ on Property Taxes

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Speaking to a hometown crowd, Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, tried to ease concerns about…

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Daily Outtakes: Medicaid Settlement Includes $$$ for Hope Florida AFTER EOG meeting

From 2021 to 2024, Centene, the state’s largest Medicaid contractor, negotiated with the Florida Attorney General’s office and the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)…

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Juanita Scott: The Art and Science of Winning

Twenty years ago, downtown Pensacola felt disconnected from its greatest asset—the water. Today, thanks to community leaders like Juanita Scott, residents and visitors alike can’t…

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Breaking: Protocol deal signed for 38th America’s Cup, but will American Magic agree?

A new protocol, signed by Team New Zealand (the Defender, representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron) and Athena Racing (the Challenger of Record, representing…

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Why did DOGE target Pensacola?

Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will be in Pensacola to audit the City of Pensacola next week, August 18-19. The Florida DOGE was established…

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Escambia County Commission Approves Retirement Payment Authorization for Barry, Bender

Summary: Board votes 4-0 to authorize employer contributions for prior service credits amid heated discussion The Escambia County Commission voted 4-0 on Aug. 7 to…

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Hyundai Hope gives $100K to Studer Family Children’s Hospital

Hyundai Hope on Wheels has awarded a $100,000 Impact Grant to Studer Family Children’s Hospital. The award will directly support the Bear Family Foundation Pediatric…

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FPL Rate Case Put on Hold

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — State regulators Monday paused a closely watched case about increasing Florida Power & Light’s base…

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Mayor Reeves responds to DOGE letter

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves issued this response to Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) request for records and demanding access to city records and personnel…

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Pensacola Energy: How to get settlement check

Were you a natural gas customer of the City of Pensacola between 2011 and now? You may be owed money from a significant class action…

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Florida DOGE Targets City of Pensacola

A Deep Dive into the State’s Municipal Audit Letter Bottom Line Up Front: On Aug. 7, Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has issued an…

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History: When Government Goes Too Far

In August 2015, a troubling incident in Pensacola exposed the delicate balance between government authority and citizen rights, raising serious questions about how local officials…

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Top Reads: Week ended Aug. 9, 2025

State Rep. Michelle Salzman’s blindsiding Escambia County Public Schools doesn’t appear to be working well politically on the local level, but we know it was…

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Most Popular YouTube Podcasts

(We Don’t) Color on the Dog has grown since we launched it in November 2024, and as we’ve learned how to use the medium to…

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Daily Outtakes: 14 families get affordable homes

This week, Escambia County and Pensacola Habitat for Humanity hosted ribbon cuttings to celebrate 14 new affordable homes, as part of a partnership between Escambia…

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WEAR-TV Dayside: ‘Right Idea, Right Time’

Last week, WEAR-TV’s Sue Straughn invited me to discuss my new book, “Right Idea, Right Time: The Fight for Pensacola’s Maritime Park.” Today, it’s hard…

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A Saint’s Story Takes the Stage: “Francis: The Man from Assisi” Premieres in Pensacola

FRANCIS: THE MAN FROM ASSISI, an original musical by Allen Pote and Tom Long, will have its staged reading premiere on August 8 and 9…

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Florida AG’s Office Accused of Criminal Public Records Violations

State Rep Claims Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office Gave Illegal Exclusive Access to Documents In a damning podcast interview, Florida State Rep. Alex Andrade leveled…

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Breaking: The scandal you need to know about before your Friday morning coffee

Florida State Rep. Alex Andrade is making explosive allegations against Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office that could rock the state capitol. In an exclusive interview…

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