Making Magic at the Port
On WCOA this morning, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves discussed the uniqueness of the effort to relocate American Magic to the Port of Pensacola. Why this…
High Noon for WMS
The Escambia County School Board meets today at 11:30 a.m. to discuss its response to Charter School USA’s changes in the agreements regarding the operation…
Path to Prosperity
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida yesterday announced that 10 local high school mentees will receive college scholarships thanks to the Path to Prosperity…
Daily Outtakes: Becoming the U.S. Sailing Capital
Yesterday, I broke the story that Triumph Gulf Coast unanimously approved the City of Pensacola’s request for $8.5 million for the completion of Warehouse 10…
New Palafox Market South coming May 13 to Plaza Ferdinand
Palafox Market is expanding its popular Saturday farmers market to Plaza Ferdinand on South Palafox starting Saturday, May 13. Why this matters: The Downtown Improvement…
Real News: Nothing burger, Greenway, Rejoice and Opioid help
Business owners meet with a commissioner who asks them to document their concerns. Those public records are released. The Medical Examiner cries “foul” but makes…
Triumph board passes huge grant for port
I’ve just received word that Triumph Gulf Coast unanimously approved the City of Pensacola’s request for $8.5 million for the design, renovation and finish out…
Backroom Briefing
The News Service of Florida shares Disney CEO’s comments to investors, recaps the ire of a disappointed appointee, and guesses how many budget turkeys the…
Pensacola State College explains closure of campus daycare
This morning, I opened the blog with a post about the pending daycare crisis – Daily Outtakes. I noted that Pensacola State College is closing…
May 11 issue in the stands
Diaspora Dining AAPI Heritage Month & Pensacola’s Culinary Scene Over the past few years, Inweekly has featured local Asian Americans across a wide range of…
Hospital infections ‘remain high’
The average risk of three healthcare-associated infections — MRSA, central line-associated bloodstream infections and catheter-associated urinary tract infections – spiked to a five-year high in…
Daily Outtakes: Next Big Crisis
Pensacola will be hit this summer with several childcare and early development programs either being discontinued or cutting back due to a lack of qualified…
Rancifer retires after 49 years w/county
During the May 4 BCC meeting, the board and county staff celebrated Evelyn Rancifer’s retirement after 49 years of service. She retires as an Accounting…
Real News: Hospitality heroes, Ice cream and Short films
On “Real News” today, we celebrated the people and events that make Pensacola special. Why it matters: Our people make this place special. Dig Deeper:…
Teacher unions sue, asserting retaliation
Teacher unions have quickly filed a constitutional challenge against the new restrictions signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, asserting retaliation and violation of their…
Inpatient help for opioid addiction
People facing withdrawal symptoms from drugs and alcohol now have access to inpatient detox services at Lakeview Center. Why this matters: Escambia County had 680…
New Blue Angels executive officer named
Cmdr. Bryce Aubuchon has been named the incoming executive officer of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, for the 2024-2025 show seasons. Why…
Daily Outtakes: Do we have the will to tackle homelessness?
Our community yesterday received a huge download from Dr. Joe Savage of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness on the new federal strategy to reduce…
Jefferson Street Parking Garage closed in evenings, May 14-16
The Jefferson Street Parking Garage will be temporarily closed for annual maintenance from Sunday, May 14 to Tuesday, May 16 between 11 p.m. and 5…
Real News: ALICE has trouble living here
ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. ALICE families earn above the Federal Poverty Level but less than what’s needed to survive in the…
