Florida voters will take control away from the Republican-controlled state government and decide the fate of recreational marijuana and abortion limitations. The Florida Supreme Court approved two constitutional amendments for the November…
April 1 presser takeaways
Flanked by Pensacola Police Chief Eric Randall and FDLE Special Agent Chris Williams, Mayor D.C. Reeves offered few details about the ransomware attack on the city. However, he did believe that online…
Escambia schools designated ‘Schools of Excellence’
On March 29, Florida State Chancellor of Education Paul Burns announced 783 Florida schools have achieved the designation of Schools of Excellence for the 2022-2023 school year. Seven Escambia County schools were…
Scholarship deadline approaching
The Pensacola Interstate Fair, Inc. is reminding graduating high school seniors that the deadline to apply for the 2024 John E. Frenkel, Sr. Educational Grant is quickly approaching. With a deadline of…
SEC soccer returns
This Saturday, the women’s teams from three top ranked Southeastern Conference schools will compete in the Western Gate Soccer Showdown at Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park. The inaugural Western Gate Collegiate Soccer Showdown…
Daily Outtakes: Baptist buys OLF 8
Baptist Hospital plans to announce later today that the healthcare system has bought OLF 8, where it will build a new campus next to Navy Federal Credit Union and near Baldwin County,…
Blue Wahoos add security screening
BLUE WAHOOS ANNOUNCE ENHANCED SAFETY MEASURES FOR 2024 SEASON PENSACOLA, FL – The Pensacola Blue Wahoos unveiled on Friday enhanced safety measures at Blue Wahoos Stadium ahead of the 2024 season as…
Gen Z waits Florida Supreme Court decision
The Florida Supreme Court must decide between now and Monday, April 1, on whether to allow ballot initiatives concerning recreational marijuana and abortion rights on the November 2024 ballot. Why this matters:…
Daily Outtakes: Milton finally gets wastewater permit
On Thursday afternoon, the City of Milton announced that it had received the DEP permit to build two spray fields on city-owned property on Jeff Ates Road. The fields will process 1.28…
It’s official. City battling ransomware attack
At his weekly press conference, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves finally clarified the city’s “network security incident.” “The proper authorities continue to work through (investigation),” the mayor said. “We can confirm it’s a…
Palmilla Apartments refinanced
REBusiness Online reports that Walker & Dunlop has arranged a $49.5 million Fannie Mae loan to refinance Palmilla Apartments, a 240-unit multifamily community located at 51 S. Coyle St. in downtown Pensacola….
UWF’s student-managed Argo Bond Fund places
The University of West Florida’s student-managed Argo Bond Fund placed second among the nation’s student-managed bond funds at the Quinnipiac University Global Asset Management Education’s (QGAME) Global Portfolio Competition held on March…
Education Expert Dr. Angela Bush coming to CivicCon
CivicCon is excited to invite the public to a free presentation by Dr. Angela Bush on Thursday, April 11, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the REX Theatre in downtown Pensacola. In…
Cyberattack delays online camp registration
City of Pensacola Postpones Bayview Outdoor Pursuits Summer Camps Registration to April 15 The City of Pensacola has postponed summer camp registration at the Bayview Outdoor Pursuits Center to begin April 15….
Daily Outtakes: 2024 Hurricane Season could be ‘explosive’
AccuWeather meteorologists are forecasting 20-25 named storms across the Atlantic basin in 2024, including 8-12 hurricanes, four to seven major hurricanes, and four to six direct U.S. impacts. This is all above…
Real News
District 1 Pensacola City Councilwoman Jennifer Brahier recaps last week’s council meeting, covering the Chappie James Museum, Cell Tower, and Parks & Rec board. Listen to the podcast. Escambia County Sheriff Chip…
City online pay still down
Cyber Attack Update The City of Pensacola is still dealing with a network security incident. However, the city’s Innovation and Technology team has been making significant headway in returning city services for…
Daily Outtakes: FPL rates dropping
In a bench decision today, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a $5 million credit to be applied to fuel costs for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) customers. WHY: The…
Blue Angels practice tomorrow
Visitors to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola’s areas of public interest are reminded to use the installation’s West Gate at the south end of Blue Angel Parkway. The West Gate is open…
Fred Fest returns
The Fred Levin Way Foundation will host the Third Annual Fred Levin Way Fest from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 in downtown Pensacola, near Palafox and Government streets. It’s a…
