Escambia County Clerk Pam Childers has become known as a vengeful politician, and her latest attack on Commissioner Lumon May fits the pattern.
Behind the headlines: Perdido Key Beach lawsuit
The condo associations for La Riva III, Portico, Mirabella, Ocean Breeze, the Palms of Perdido, and Windemere have filed a lawsuit to determine whether Escambia County has an easement for the public…
University of Arkansas profiles PHS IB grad
The University of Arkansas has profiled Caroline de Simon, a graduate of Pensacola High School’s International Baccalaureate program. She has earned a bachelor’s degree and three master’s degrees in less than a…
Best Cities for Book Lovers: Pensacola ranks #4
While the Escambia County School Board has made our area infamous for removing books from our public school libraries and classrooms, Explore has ranked Pensacola as the #4 U.S. destination for book…
Reeves touts new lease [podcast]
On “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning, Mayor D.C. Reeves reviewed the analysis done by his finance director, Amy Lovoy, of the 2022 lease concepts approved by the Pensacola City Council…
Daily Outtakes: Inspired 2022 deal vs. Inspired 2024 deal
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves repeatedly has pointed out that the ground lease that his team has worked out with Inspired Communities of Florida is much better than what Mayor Grover Robinson did…
Hard Rock coming to Maritime Park
The word is out. Hard Rock International this afternoon announced development plans for REVERB by Hard Rock® Pensacola to break ground in 2026 and open in 2029. REVERB by Hard Rock® is…
Riverfest 2.0
The City of Milton and the Santa Rosa Chamber have plans to improve Riverfest for the 2025 Independence Day celebration. Assistant City Manager Ed Spears shares the details. — And the full…
UWF enrollment may surpass 15K
The University of West Florida has students returning for the fall semester on Thursday, Aug. 15. UWF president Dr. Martha Saunders discusses her team’s enrollment strategy and how they plan to handle…
Death Penalty Appeal cites Dozier abuse
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A Death Row inmate who spent time at the notorious Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys and is the first prisoner scheduled…
Brahier, Reeves have different views of Inspired lease
Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier expressed her concerns about the project proposed by Inspired Communities of Florida for the Community Maritime Park on “Real News with Rick Outzen” yesterday. “The design we see is…
JD Vance vs. Tim Walz
On “Real News with Rick Outzen,” Lincoln Project chief of staff Ryan Wiggins discusses how Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz may impact the 2024 presidential race. “Trump, I think, thought…
The Legacy of Patrick Emmanuel, Sr.
On “Real News with Rick Outzen,” Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon firm president Wes Reeder discussed the legacy of Patrick Emmanuel Sr., who passed away at 104. Early Years Patrick was born in…
Daily Outtakes: Wind Creek Casino coming to Pensacola?
Peter Schorsch of Florida Politics reports this morning the Poarch Band of Creek Indians have formally asked Governor Ron DeSantis’s office for a Gaming Compact and have begun discussions to that end,…
Want to serve on Escambia Children’s Trust board?
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications from county residents to be nominated for gubernatorial appointment to the Escambia Children’s Trust. To be considered, applicants must submit the completed…
Making ST Engineering jobs more local
At the press conference, Mayor D.C. Reeves discussed his phone call with ST Engineering leadership this morning. “I’ve asked them by Sept. 1 that they provide the number of jobs that have…
Brahier still has questions about Inspired project
Pensacola City Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier still has questions about the ground lease that would allow Inspired Communities of Florida build on parcel 5 at the Community Maritime Park. — And the full…
Mayor: ‘Confusion’ and ‘predatory’ practices of private lots
Mayor D.C. Reeves continued to pressure private parking lot owners and operators during his weekly press conference, asserting that some are using confusion to make money by misleading drivers. He accused the…
Reeves and private parking lots
On “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves discussed the new Florida law that requires companies managing private parking lots to be more transparent. He also touches on…
National Health Center Week
Every August, the National Association of Community Health Centers sponsors National Health Center Week to celebrate and increase awareness of America’s 1,400 Community Health Centers. National Health Center Week (Aug. 4-10) is…
