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Rodríguez Brings “Crime, Cost, Corruption” Campaign to Pensacola

Posted on July 27, 2026

He calls the AG “the root of” corruption in Tallahassee. Democrat José Javier Rodríguez brings his “Crime, Cost, Corruption” campaign to Pensacola

Cowboy Mouth’s Fred LeBlanc Returns to Vinyl Aug. 1

Posted on July 27, 2026

Cowboy Mouth’s Fred LeBlanc talks Jazz Fest, aging like the Stones, and his new song “Me and Jim Beam” ahead of his Aug. 1 Pensacola show.

Next Pensacola State President Only Needs Bachelor’s

Posted on July 27, 2026

Eight days left to apply. No higher-ed experience required. PSC’s presidential search has a curious pattern—and it points somewhere specific. Another rigged hiring?

Conversations with Mayoral Candidates

Posted on July 27, 2026

Pensacola mayoral race heats up: Reeves, Trawick, Williams, Shorter & Brown talk curfews, affordability & jobs. Hill declines interview.

Zam’s Bowls + Burritos Opens in Pensacola

Posted on July 24, 2026

Aussie doctor Sam Prince picked Pensacola for the first U.S. Zam’s Bowls + Burritos — and its “Plate 4 Plate” program has already funded 108M meals.

Escambia County Bans Data Centers

Posted on July 24, 2026

Escambia commissioners vote 5-0 to ban data centers under county land rules, then set an Aug. 6 hearing to make it official.

Pensacola Mourns the Passing of Former City Councilman John Jerralds

Posted on July 24, 2026

Pensacola mourns former Councilman John Jerralds — decades of District 5 service, a fierce voice for equity and citizen input

UWF’s Clifford Humphrey Can’t Help Himself

Posted on July 24, 2026

UWF’s Clifford Humphrey is stacking campus speakers with conservatives again — even after an internal review found his office may be breaking state law.

Budget Workshop Turns Personal

Posted on July 23, 2026

LOCAL GOVERNMENT Commissioners Clash Over Cuts, Community Funding Commissioner Stroberger wants to kill the community support fund. Commissioner Hofberger says she’s already found half a million dollars in cuts, calls helping citizens…

Gulf Breeze Will Do Opens 2026 Grant Cycle

Posted on July 23, 2026

Gulf Breeze Will Do opens its 2026 grant cycle—$1K–$10K for local nonprofits, schools, and groups. Applications due Sept 1.

Stranded: Patrick Reed’s Nightmare

Posted on July 23, 2026

A blind Pensacola man begged commissioners not to cut his ride to work. Ten months later, ECAT left him stranded anyway. Chaos at ECAT is hurting people.

Reeves Proposes Leaner Budget, Staggered Raises

Posted on July 23, 2026

Mayor Reeves says Pensacola’s general fund will shrink by $256,400 next year—with staggered COLA raises, a tighter hiring process, and OT freeze.

Starbucks Foundation Gives Grants to Five Local Nonprofits

Posted on July 22, 2026

Starbucks Foundation picked just 2,700 nonprofits from 43,000+ applicants nationwide — and 5 Pensacola-area organizations made the cut. See who won.

Mayor Reeves Unveils Draft Curfew Ordinance

Posted on July 22, 2026

Mayor Reeves reveals draft curfew for minors 17 & under—stair-step enforcement, parent accountability, 11pm/midnight hours. Citywide question still unresolved.

Breaking: Final Arrest Made in 4th July Weekend Shooting

Posted on July 22, 2026

Pensacola Police detectives have charged 17-year-old Marley Foster with possession of a weapon by a Florida delinquent and firing a weapon in public.

Inweekly: Restrooms Coming to Veterans Memorial Park

Posted on July 22, 2026

A decade-long fight for a bathroom. Veterans Memorial Park has 13 memorials, Wall South & a 30-ft tower — but no permanent restroom. Why the delay?

City Freezes Hiring; Moreno Creates New $110K Position

Posted on July 22, 2026

City freezes hiring & cuts COLAs to close a budget gap. County creates a new $110K job with a car allowance. Two govts, two directions.

ReadyKids! Offers Kindergarten Readiness Event

Posted on July 21, 2026

Free books, school supplies & kindergarten-readiness fun await Pensacola families Aug. 1 — here’s everything you need to know before you go.

UAC Doesn’t Expect Much From UWF Football

Posted on July 21, 2026

UWF debuts in the UAC at No. 8 (last) in the preseason poll. New league, new challenge, same Argo toughness. Here’s what it means for the season ahead.

FAA Hands $6 Million to Pensacola Airport for New Apron

Posted on July 21, 2026

Pensacola Airport lands $6M FAA grant to launch apron expansion — the first construction phase of its Terminal Expansion & Modernization Program

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