Snow is continuing to melt with temperatures rising into the 40s and 50s today, Friday, Jan. 24, but drivers are reminded that dangerous icy patches remain on some roads and bridges in…
Escambia may benefit from $7.4 billion opioid settlement
Florida is expected to receive between $233.37 million and $325.93 million as part of a settlement announced Thursday involving 15 states, Purdue Pharma, Inc. and the Sackler family, which long headed the…
What others reported on UWF Trustee meeting
From the News Service of Florida: New Chairman Could Be Sign of UWF Changes By Dara Kam The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — As Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies reshape…
Daily Outtakes: Dick Baker embodies intent of UWF Board of Trustees
Gov. DeSantis’ bloc rejected the University of West Florida’s longest-serving trustee, Dick Baker, for chair and vice chair of the UWF Board of Trustees. Baker was first appointed by Gov. Rick Scott…
Breaking: Early voting hours extended Friday and Saturday
Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender announced that he will open all Early Voting locations for 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Friday and Saturday for the last two days of early voting….
Trump Day 3 – Pardons
PARDONS On Jan. 22, President Trump granted a “full and unconditional” pardon to Terence Sutton. WHO IS TERENCE SUTTON? Terence Sutton served as a police officer with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)…
American Magic announces strategic partnership
American Magic, the United States challenger for the 36th and 37th America’s Cup, and Nautor Swan, a global leader in yacht design and manufacturing, announced on Sunday, Jan. 19, their intention to…
Escambia County Recovery Update – 1/23 11 a.m.
With snow and ice melting and refreezing overnight, many roads and bridges in Escambia County remain unsafe for driving due to black ice. Very slick and icy road conditions can be expected….
Yenor elected UWF Board of Trustees chair (updated)
Controversial University of West Florida Trustee Scott Yenor was elected board chairman by an 8-5 vote over local leader Dick Baker. However, the good news is no motion was made to fire…
City of Pensacola Winter Storm Recovery Update – 1/23 9:20 a.m.
City of Pensacola Sanitation Services will begin garbage collection at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24 and continue throughout Saturday, Jan. 25. Please place trash cans at the curb by 9 a.m. Friday….
Governor sets date of Rudman’s district
Gov. Ron DeSantis has scheduled the special election and primary to replace former state Rep. Joel Rudman, who is running for Matt Gaetz’s congressional seat. The special primary elections will be on…
Daily Outtakes: UWF Board of Trustees meets @10 am
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees meets at 10 a.m. today via Zoom. You can watch it on Zoom or with this link – WUWF.org/bot ZOOM LINK: https://uwf.zoom.us/j/82520294460?pwd=OSKfPSuwq4CSq9LbetK7MonOYaqc7B.1 JOIN BY…
Mayor Reeves discusses historic blizzard [podcast]
In an unprecedented weather event, Pensacola experienced record-breaking snowfall, prompting a comprehensive emergency response led by Mayor D.C. Reeves and his team. The historic storm left our coastal city grappling with unfamiliar…
Florida, Escambia have a ‘Gulf of Mexico’ problem
A computer search of Florida laws shows at least 55 statutes include references to the Gulf of Mexico, while local-government ordinances also are tied to the traditional name. Legal descriptions of boundaries…
Gulf Breeze – 11 a.m. update
PRESS RELEASE – UPDATED 1/22/2025 Gulf Breeze City Offices Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21 thru Thursday, Jan. 23 Friday PENDING City of Gulf Breeze offices and facilities remain closed through Thursday. A decision…
City of Pensacola 10 a.m. update
City of Pensacola Winter Storm Closures, Cancellations, and Conditions 10 a.m. Update: City of Pensacola offices and facilities will remain closed and continue operating at reduced capacity on Thursday, Jan. 23, due…
Public Safety: Roads still icy, County and Schools closed on Thursday [podcast]
I just got off the phone with Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore. He said Escambia County continues to grapple with dangerous road conditions following yesterday’s winter weather event. Despite sunny…
Trump Day 2: Ending DEI, Tariff on China, more on pardons
I am doing my best to bring the most recent executive orders and other actions of the Trump administration. In this post, I ask that you read the Axios report on the…
Daily Outtakes: Voting in Special GOP primary very anemic
Florida’s First Congressional District has 309,270 Republicans, but only 11,178 have voted in the GOP primary that will likely decide who will replace Matt Gaetz. The election day is six days away…
Chappie James Bridge closed
GULF BREEZE: 3 MILE BRIDGE IS NOW CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, NO KNOWN TIME ON WHEN IT WILL REOPEN.