The University of West Florida is taking two major steps this week toward transforming its athletics program — breaking ground Wednesday on the Darrell Gooden Stadium and securing Board of Trustees approval…
EPA Sends $750K to Monitor Pensacola and Perdido Bay Water Quality
— and It’s About Time— For years, residents along Pensacola and Perdido Bays have asked a simple question: Is the water safe? Safe to swim in, safe to fish, safe for our…
Manny Diaz Era Will Have New UWF Logo
University of West Florida President Manny Diaz wants a new logo for his presidency. Rather than using local agencies that have hired UWF grads, Diaz has a Tallahassee firm doing the work….
Studers Interested in Former Pensacola Sports Office
Blue Wahoos owners Quint and Rishy Studer have formally asked the City of Pensacola to lease — or potentially lease with an option to purchase — the city-owned property at 101 West…
Escambia Children’s Trust Approves $1.85 Million Deal with City of Pensacola, But Not Without Concerns
The Escambia Children’s Trust board voted yesterday to approve a negotiated interlocal agreement that will send $1,85 million to the City of Pensacola, resolving a nearly two-year dispute over tax increment financing…
Escambia Children’s Trust Unanimously Approves New ‘Bright Pathways’ RFP to Replace Out of School Time Grants
The Escambia Children’s Trust board voted unanimously Tuesday morning to move forward with a new $3.5 million grant program called Bright Pathways, replacing the existing Out of School Time grants that expire…
Reeves Touts 28% Crime Drop, Addresses Historic Demolition and More at Tuesday Presser
Mayor D.C. Reeves covered a wide range of topics at his Tuesday morning press conference, leading with crime statistics he called a point of pride before fielding questions. Crime Down Across the…
Fla. Education Commissioner Uses Official Email to Taunt Teachers
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ minions love to taunt those they see as their enemies. Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas sent out a mass email to all of Florida’s public school teachers with the subject…
Asbestos Removal Underway at Former Baptist Hospital: Here’s What You Need to Know
Jacobs Group project manager walks CRA board through demolition timeline, safety protocols, and community engagement plans— The demolition of the former Baptist Hospital campus is now in full swing, with asbestos abatement…
Children’s Trust meets at 9 a.m.—little info available
The Escambia Children’s Trust receives all its funding from property taxes. Its board meets today at 9 a.m. in Escambia County Commission chambers. How much money? The latest available balance sheet, dated…
Foo Foo Fest Announces $500,000 Grant Pool
Letters of Intent to Apply for a 2026 Foo Foo Festival Grant Due March 6— Today, the Pensacola Foo Foo Festival Committee officially announced its plans for its thirteenth year of events,…
Escambia Commissioners Seek Middle Ground on Perdido Beach Access
Escambia County commissioners navigate treacherous legal and political waters as they consider a customary use ordinance for Perdido Key beaches, attempting to balance private property rights against public beach access in what…
Reimagine Palafox: Week 5 Construction Update
The Reimagine Palafox street reconstruction project continues to advance through its fifth week of construction, with several significant developments and an important timeline clarification that downtown stakeholders need to understand. Construction Progress…
Partington Departing Clark Partington
Bruce Partington is leaving Clark Partington—the Pensacola firm his father helped found more than 50 years ago—to join New Orleans-based Jones Walker effective March 1. Read Press Release. Family Legacy: The departure…
City of Pensacola Employee Engagement Hits All-Time High
But Compensation and Safety Concerns Persist—The City of Pensacola achieved record-high employee satisfaction and engagement scores in its 2025 employee survey, with all four key metrics reaching their highest levels since tracking…
2026 Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive
Manna Food Bank, in collaboration with WEAR 3, invites the community to tackle hunger during the 2026 Souper Bowl of Caring food drive event. The Souper Bowl of Caring is a nationwide…
2026 Bands on the Beach Lineup Announced April 7 – October 27
Pensacola Beach, Fla. –Pensacola Beach’s favorite Tuesday night tradition, Bands on the Beach, returns for the 2026 season starting April 7. This year’s lineup features a diverse mix of musical styles and…
Mayor Talks Directly to Residents
Mayor D.C. Reeves spoke for nearly an hour, updating a CivicCon crowd on a massive shipbuilding expansion and the city’s infrastructure improvements during his annual State of the City presentation Thursday at…
Pensacola Police Union Welcomes New Chief
I just received this email: To Whom It May Concern, The Fraternal Order of Police welcomes Chief Winstrom and the experience he brings to Pensacola. It is important we invest in the future…
$3M in Federal Funding to Improve Gateway to NAS Pensacola
A major facelift is coming to one of Escambia County’s most important corridors. Escambia County has secured a $3 million federal appropriation for improvements to South Navy Boulevard, the primary gateway to…
