Foo Foo releases 2025 Event Schedule
The Pensacola Foo Foo Festival Committee announces the launch of the 2025 Foo Foo Festival website, detailing the day-by-day calendar of events for the 12th…
BCC, Clerk may finally resolve FRS dispute
Fifteen months after Judge William Stone ruled that Escambia County Commissioners cannot legally participate in the County’s Local 401a Retirement Plan instead of the Florida…
More on Mystery Poll Bashing Mayor D.C. Reeves
Readers have sent us more information about the anonymous poll targeting Pensacola Mayor Reeves. One individual shared the telephone number of the pollster, (850)-350-5802, but…
WEAR-TV looks deeper into off-limit businesses
WEAR-TV reporter Melanie Levi talked with the Pensacola Police and the business owners about NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer Chandra Newman’s email to Pensacola Mayor D.C….
‘Biting the Hand That Feeds You:’ Sheriff Simmons Calls Out ICE’s Deputy Recruitment Tactics
A troubling development in federal-local law enforcement cooperation has caught the attention of Florida sheriffs. Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons spoke openly yesterday about what…
Pensacola Beach Chamber Launches RADIATE: Leadership Lab
The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of its newest and most radiant initiative yet: RADIATE: Leadership Lab, a leadership development program…
Sunday’s Child to Award $120,000 in 2025 Grant Cycle
Sunday’s Child will award $120,000 in grant funding this year, distributing six grants of $20,000 each to nonprofit organizations serving the Pensacola Bay Area. Background:…
Mystery Poll Takes Aim at Mayor D.C. Reeves
An expensive political poll has been making the rounds in Pensacola, and it’s raising eyebrows. The anonymous survey, conducted via both phone calls and text…
Curbside recycling loads almost contamination-free
From July 28 to August 1, City Sanitation picked up 24,000 pounds of recyclables, only 6% contaminated. The breakdown: Cardboard: 10,800 lbs. (45%) Paper: 3,840…
NAS CO signed Off-Limits Warning – Wild Greg’s Saloon, Pharaoh 2
The Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board (AFDCB) at NAS Pensacola has identified Wild Greg’s Saloon in downtown Pensacola and Pharaoh 2, a convenience store on…
WEAR TV focuses on Salzman vs. School District debate
WEAR TV’s Tanner Stewart interviewed State Rep. Michelle Salzman regarding her call for the Florida DOGE to audit Escambia County Public Schools over its board…
Daily Outtakes: Superintendent sees tax increase as an investment in children
Last week’s special school board meeting wasn’t easy for anyone involved. Escambia County School Superintendent Keith Leonard knows that proposing a tax increase is never…
Dr. Mary Anderson named UWF Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
The University of West Florida has appointed Dr. Mary Anderson as the Interim Vice President for the Division of Academic Engagement and Student Affairs, effective…
Two Pensacola companies are Best Companies To Work For
Pensacola’s Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate and Clark Partington Attorneys at Law have been named among the top 100 Florida’s Best Companies To Work For. This…
Transforming Myrtle Grove: A 30-year Vision
Tomorrow morning, Escambia County’s Planning Board will consider the redevelopment for the county’s newest Community Redevelopment District, Myrtle Grove. The meeting starts at 8:30 a.m….
Salzman sics Florida DOGE on Escambia County, Children’s Trust, Public Schools
State Rep. Michelle Salzman has asked Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia to audit Escambia County, paying close attention to…
Daily Outtakes: Board Chair has her outside counsel, search firm
Less than 48 hours after Interim President Manny Diaz fired the university’s general counsel, University of West Florida Board Chair Rebecca Matthews held a meeting…
Breaking: UWF Chair Meets w/Attorneys, Search Firm
On Friday, August 1, University of West Florida Board Chair Rebecca Matthews held a meeting with attorneys from a firm with close ties to Gov….
WSRE TV Connects the Community
WSRE-TV has been a vital source of community information for decades. 2006 Maritime Park Vote The week before the 2006 referendum vote on the Community…
Top Stories: Week ended August 2, 2025
Every Sunday, I wake and review the news stories of the last week, and I wonder what we will cover in the upcoming week. How…
