The Escambia Children’s Trust owes Escambia County and the City of Pensacola’s CRAs over $2.5 million. The County wants its share; the City doesn’t have a deal.
Daily Outtakes: Kohler was the key to developer not getting extension
Comm. Stroberger never made a motion and failed to convince former boss, Mike Kohler, who says he is “embarrassed” by the vote for a motion that he seconded.
Trump White House: Feb. 6-7
From the White House website – titles provided by the Trump Administration: EXECUTIVE ACTIONS MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES The President directs the heads of executive departments and…
TOP STORIES: Week ending 2/8/25
I combined the analytics of the blog, Spotify, YouTube and our social media platforms to determine the stories that attracted the most attention.
INWEEKLY — Feb. 6, 2025 issue
Thanks to a beautiful cover, this issue has flown off the racks. The Feb. 6 issue is a perfect mix of politics, business, human interest and the arts.
YouTube: The changes at UWF follow a pattern
I asked Idaho podcaster Heath Druzin about UWF trustee Scott Yenor. The Boise State professor has no valid reason to be on the board except to cause chaos.
Stevenson heads Pensacola office for Fasig Brooks
Fasig | Brooks Law Offices has opened a new office in Pensacola with Eric Stevenson leading the local team. The new location is at 815 S. Palafox St.
Gulf Winds donates $10K to Rally
Gulf Winds Credit Union and the Gulf Winds Foundation made a $10,000 donation to Rally Gulf Coast during the Pensacola Ice Flyer’s Rally Foundation Night.
Commissioners refuse to extend deadline on OLF-8 deal
Commissioner Hofberger’s motion to keep the negotiation period with Beulah Town Center at 30 days passes, 4-1. After Feb. 9, other offers will be considered.
Daily Outtakes: Salzman picked to review DeSantis’s vetos
Rep. Michelle Salzman will play a key role in Speaker Perez’s showdown with Gov. Ron DeSantis over budget vetos. She endorsed DeSantis for president.
AlltogetHer Conference 2025 honors Carol Carlan
At the third annual AlltogetHer Conference 2025, the PSC Alumni Association donated $13.5K to the Carol Carlan Legacy Leadership Endowed Scholarship.
Trump Administration: Feb. 3-5
From the White House website – titles provided by the Trump Administration: EXECUTIVE ACTIONS A PLAN FOR ESTABLISHING A UNITED STATES SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND The order establishes a U.S. sovereign wealth fund….
PSC President named to FSU’s InSpire advisory council
FSU’s Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research & Education (InSPIRE) has announced the addition of Dr. Ed Meadows to its Advisory Council.
See 2025 Bands on the Beach Line-up
Get ready to groove under the stars because Pensacola Beach’s favorite Tuesday night tradition, Bands on the Beach, is back starting April 1.
EPA renames Its Gulf Division to honor the Gulf of America
Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the renaming of its Gulf of Mexico Division to the Gulf of America Division (GAD).
Daily Outtakes: Cancel Culture not a UWF problem
The 2024 Intellectual Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity Survey found that cancel culture and limitations on free speech and indoctrination are not UWF problems.
Annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count approaching, help needed
The count begins with surveys at shelters on Feb. 26, followed by outreach to individuals at service locations and street settings on Feb. 27.
Nine qualify to run for Rudman’s seat
Eight Republicans and one Democrat have qualified to run in a special election to replace former state Rep. Joel Rudman, who resigned to run for Congress.
Election supervisors ask for help to ease vote by mail
Florida’s election supervisors want to change state law requiring voters to renew their vote-by-mail requests after participation plummeted last month.
Pensacola home to Intergalactic Airport next week
Pensacola International Airport has transformed into Pensacola Intergalactic Airport to commemorate the 2025 Pensacon convention, scheduled for Feb. 14-16.