By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After months of speculation, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins on Monday announced he will run for governor this year, setting up a Republican…
Customs & Border Protection hosting Global Entry Event at Pensacola Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in partnership with Pensacola International Airport, will host its first Global Entry enrollment event in Pensacola. The event offers conditionally approved applicants from Northwest Florida and the…
UWF Gets New Trustee from Destin
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced an appointment and reappointment to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate. Kevin Mason Mason…
Beach Access Discussion at Feb. Commitee of the Whole
In Inweekly’s Jan. 8 issue, I listed four issues that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners needed to resolve in 2026: paratransit, Pensacola Beach parking, Perdido Beach access and the use…
Four Locals Appointed to Pensacola State College Board
Yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Richard Holzknecht, Todd Leonard, and Audrey McDonald and the reappointment of Dr. Troy Tippett to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees. Holsknecht,…
City Poll: Voters Worried About Jobs, Reeves Gets High Marks
A recent poll of Pensacola voters reveals a community grappling with national economic frustrations while maintaining optimism about city leadership and downtown development. Several readers contacted me about being polled, and when…
Diaz OK’d for University of West Florida President
By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida The University of West Florida Board of Trustees this morning approved former state Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr., an ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis, to…
AIF Endorses Fay for Andrade’s House Seat
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced Florida House District 2 endorsement for the 2026 election cycle. The seat is currently held by Alex Andrade, who terms out this year. “Jon Fay’s…
Pensacola Cements Status as Global Sailing Destination with Sail GP Training Hub
The Port of Pensacola just became the off-season training home for the world’s most prestigious sailing league. During Wednesday’s grand opening of American Magic’s new headquarters, organizers announced that Sail GP—what Mayor…
American Magic opens High Performance Center
American Magic opened the American Magic High Performance Center (AMHPC) at the Port of Pensacola yesterday. Details: The center serves as the team’s operational base and hub for American Magic Services (AMS),…
UWF Interim President Diaz Offered $162K More Than Saunders
Late Monday afternoon, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees (BOT) Chair Rachel Matthews had staff post the supporting documents on the board’s website for the board’s meeting on Thursday, Jan….
Andrade’s Parting Shot: DeSantis “Not an Executive,” Legislature Faces Uncertain Session
As the Florida Legislature prepares to reconvene January 13 for an election-year session, outgoing State Rep. Alex Andrade delivered a damning assessment of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s executive management—or lack thereof—during what will…
Departing UWF Trustee Calls for Unity as Another Letter Raises Serious Questions About Presidential Selection
Pressure mounts as the University of West Florida Board of Trustees prepares to confirm Manny Diaz Jr. as its next president on Thursday, Jan. 8. Outgoing Board of Trustees member Alonzie Scott…
Breaking: Perkins not running for ECUA seat again
Just received: ECUA District Four Board Seat to Be Open in 2026 The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) will have an open board seat in 2026 due to the announcement by District…
UWF Women’s Basketball Charging Toward Tournament Play
Argos Sitting at 10-4, Tied for Second in Highly Competitive Conference — The University of West Florida women’s basketball team has reached the midpoint of its season with momentum, sitting at 10-4…
A New Mardi Gras Tradition Steps Off Tonight
Pensacola Mardi Gras is bringing authentic New Orleans energy to downtown with the inaugural Second Line Tuesday, debuting tonight outside Old Hickory Whiskey Bar on Palafox Street. “We’re creating a tradition that…
New Era for Port of Pensacola Officially Begins Tomorrow
Tomorrow’s ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. will formalize what Mayor D.C. Reeves calls years in the making—a $20 million, 56,000 square foot Center for Maritime Excellence that “establishes our city as the…
Formal Complaint Calls For Matthews’ Resignation; Diaz’s Disqualification
The community has noticed irregularities in the governance of the University of West Florida and has begun to push back. A detailed complaint has been filed with the UWF Compliance Office alleging…
Tacos Mexicanos Sale Falls Apart
Gabe Hernandez posted on Facebook that the sale of his beloved food truck, Tacos Mexicanos, to Pablo Hernandez fell through, forcing him to permanently close the operation. Facebook: Tacos Mexicanos is closed…
Sheriff Simmons: Homicides Dropped 40% in 2025
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons opened 2026 with a positive announcement, one that should please residents concerned about public safety: the number of homicides fell last year from 32 to 18, a…