$10M from Escambia County drug deals laundered thru casinos

Rayvaughn L. Andrews, 41, of Pensacola, has pled guilty in federal court to conspiracy charges for distributing cocaine and money laundering, according to John P….

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SRIA Extends Trolley for Airshow

The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) is extending public transportation hours along the island on Friday, July 11, and is adding extra buses to the…

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Pensacola’s Recycling Program Resurrected

Well, well, well. Look who’s back from their environmental sabbatical! The City of Pensacola has ready to reinstate curbside recycling. After what the city diplomatically…

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Florida Finally Delivers Justice for Dozier Survivors

After decades of silence and suffering, hundreds of men who endured horrific abuse as children at Florida’s notorious reform schools are finally receiving acknowledgment and…

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Home Runs for Homes: A Perfect Fourth of July Celebration

What could be better than combining America’s favorite pastime with one of our community’s most important causes? This Independence Day weekend, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity…

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Florida creates alt-accreditator, pleasing Trustee Kissel

Today, six public university systems announced the creation of the Commission for Public Higher Education, establishing what they describe as a new accreditation model focused…

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Trust Board approves Interlocal w/County on CRA funds

The Escambia Children’s Trust (ECT) Board held a special meeting on June 25 to address a contentious issue that has been brewing for months: the…

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Boogie Inc. Celebrates 30 Years w/Blue Angels Show

For thirty years, Boogie Inc. has been the voice behind one of Pensacola’s most beloved events. As the professional sound provider for the Pensacola Beach…

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Daily Outtakes: Galvez Landings Comments

Escambia County has received 14 public comments on its proposed boat launch expansion at Galvez Landing. Based on the public comments, residents are deeply divided…

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Escambia County shows improvement in English Language Arts & Math

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida students continue to show improvements year over year on Florida’s first-in-the-nation Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) progress…

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Opening Doors Northwest Florida Seeks Leadership Council Members

Community organizations across Santa Rosa and Escambia counties have a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on homelessness in Northwest Florida. Opening Doors Northwest…

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Salzman needs help

State Rep. Michelle Salzman needs help for her back-to-school initiative. The District One Food Distribution and Backpack Giveaway, scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug….

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DeSantis signs historic beach access bill

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1622 at Shunk Gallery Oyster Bar on Tuesday, delivering a long-awaited victory for beach access advocates who have fought…

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Bergosh discusses Galvez Landing controversy

Escambia County’s plans to expand the Galvez Landing boat launch have sparked passionate opposition from longtime residents who feel blindsided by the project. The facility,…

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Daily Outtakes: SRIA self-funds fire services

On Monday, the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) made a decision that could reshape how Pensacola Beach operates for years to come. The SRIA board…

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Kanisha Fells Named 2025 Beyond School Walls Big of the Year

When we think about the power of mentorship, we often focus on the transformation it brings to young people’s lives. But sometimes, the most inspiring…

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Commander Stephanie Biehle named NAS Whiting XO

Naval Air Station Whiting Field has welcomed a new Executive Officer who brings both extensive aviation experience and unwavering dedication to one of the Navy’s…

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Will Tropical Storm Andrea impact Pensacola?

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season got its first named storm this morning with the formation of Tropical Storm Andrea, but residents along the Gulf Coast…

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2025 Pensacola Beach Air Show Full Schedule

The Santa Rosa Island Authority is proud to host the 2025 Pensacola Beach Air Show, July 9–12, featuring Pensacola’s hometown heroes—the U.S. Navy Blue Angels—as…

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Daily Outtakes: Escambia Children’s Trust moves on MOUs

The Escambia Children’s Trust is moving closer to a partnership with Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves’ groundbreaking childcare initiative that could transform early childhood education in…

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