The City of Pensacola wants to know what you think should happen with the vacant land near the Pensacola Bay Center. A new online survey presents three options — a convention center,…
CRA Gets Update on American Creosote Works Site
$8.6 Million Funding Gap Threatens Remediation Timeline—The Community Redevelopment Agency received a long-awaited update Monday on the status of the American Creosote Works Superfund site—and the news was a mixed bag. While…
Andrade’s Medicaid Ultimatum: Cut Infant Mortality or Pay the Price
Pensacola Rep. Alex Andrade is putting Florida’s Medicaid managed care plans on notice — reduce infant mortality or face real financial consequences. Andrade is following through on a commitment he made in…
American Magic Acquires Danish ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP Team
American Magic’s $60 Million Acquisition of SailGP’s Fastest Team Strengthens Pensacola’s Role in Global Sailing— Pensacola’s growing profile as a world-class sailing hub got another boost today with the announcement that American…
How to Park, Navigate & Survive Mardi Gras on Friday, Saturday
The Downtown Improvement Board and the City of Pensacola want to help you figure out how to park and navigate through downtown on Friday and Saturday. The Downtown Improvement Board has received…
The New York Times Sees Pensacola’s Sailing Future
The New York Times’ Athletic writes that Pensacola could become the global hub for one of the fastest-growing leagues in professional sports. Read SailGP anchors in Pensacola. Background: SailGP, the international racing…
UWF Bets Big on Football: Trustees to Approve $20M Foundation Loan
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…