DeSantis Whines About Census He Refused to Help
Florida Politics’ Sunburn newsletter today published a tweet from Mary Ellen Klas, politics and policy columnist for Bloomberg Opinion and the former Miami Herald Capitol…
Feds Looking for Ringleader of June 2024 Fire Bombing
On August 19, a federal grand jury indicted Justin J. Wright for setting a vehicle on fire near the home of Escambia County Clerk Pam…
Daily Outtakes: Kinsella talks with Inweekly
This week, Pensacola City Administrator Tim Kinsella will leave his position to join Navy Federal Credit Union. The decision wasn’t easy. Kinsella called the opportunity…
When Hate Came to Campus: The 2012 UWF Noose Incidents
In April 2012, the University of West Florida campus experienced disturbing hate crimes that shook the community and challenged the school’s dedication to fighting racism….
Daily Outtakes: UWF Search Committee looks great, or does it?
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees Chair Rebecca Matthews created another dramatic moment when she withheld from the public the names of the…
Zach Smith named chairman of UWF Presidential Search
During roll call, we learned the 15 members of the University of West Florida Presidential Search Committee: Former Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward Vice-Chair of the…
Podcast: Surprising Literary Legacy Hidden in Your Local Drugstore
What if I told you that some of America’s greatest literature was born not in ivy-covered universities or prestigious publishing houses, but on the magazine…
FPL Rate Deal Opposed
The state Office of Public Counsel, which is designated by law to represent consumers, opposed a newly proposed Florida Power & Light rate settlement Thursday,…
Trending News—Friday, Aug. 22, 2025
Auditor General Looks at PLT refund The News Journal finally picked up this story today online. They were given the story of the executive director…
Daily Outtakes: Rebecca Matthews Cannot Chair Presidential Search Committee
The University of West Florida Presidential Search Committee will hold a virtual meeting today from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The agenda lists Board of…
DeSantis gives Santa Rosa $1M for Whiting Aviation Park project
Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than $38 million in awards to 19 small and rural Florida communities through the Florida Small Cities Community Development…
Meet HCA West Florida Hospital’s New CEO
HCA Florida West Hospital announced the appointment of Karl Leistikow as its new chief executive officer, bringing decades of healthcare leadership experience to the Pensacola-area…
Throwing the Book? Or Political Stunt
From the News Service of Florida’s Jim Turner: Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins was sent to California to help bring back Harjinder Singh, a native…
UWF Presidential Search Committee Holds Public Forum
The University of West Florida has begun its presidential search process to determine who will replace Dr. Martha Saunders. Last week, UWF Board of Trustees…
Trending Posts – Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
Best of the Coast Returns —The big news is our 2025 Best of the Coast issue that is on the stands. For 24 years, we’ve…
Daily Outtakes: Children’s Trust wants Auditor General to Review PLT refund
Escambia Children’s Trust executive director Lindsey Cannon said the Trust has asked the Florida Auditor General to review the $65,632 reimbursement made by Pensacola Little…
Podcast: Cowboy Mouth Drops First-Ever Vinyl
New Orleans rock legends Cowboy Mouth have just released their latest project. “Cover Yo’ Azz,” the band’s new covers album, dropped recently on all streaming…
ECUA to Host Public Meeting on Potential Sewer Expansion Project in West Ensley
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) will host a public meeting to discuss a proposed sewer expansion project for residents in the West Ensley area. …
Florida’s Uncompromising Civil Rights Truth Teller
The recent passing of Rev. HK Matthews marks the end of an era for Florida’s civil rights movement. In a touching tribute on the “(We…
Murzin hired as Century’s Administrator
NorthEscambia.com reports the Century Town Council voted last night to hire former state representative Dave Murzin of Cantonment as the town’s next full-time administrator. The…
