The State Board of Governors approved two new members for the University of West Florida, further cementing Gov. Ron DeSantis’s overhaul of the governance of the third-highest-performing university in the state. The new…
All I Want Holiday Giveaway Returns
The Downtown Improvement Board’s holiday giveaway has returned. For every $10 spent in downtown shops, restaurants, bars and galleries, the participant will receive one contest entry through Dec. 17. At the end…
Sen. Moody Asks Trump to Allow Blue Angels Homecoming Show
U.S. Senator Ashley Moody has sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting his consideration of allowing the Blue Angels’ Pensacola Homecoming Airshow to continue as planned. Letter from Moody Dear President…
See List of Airports Impacted by FAA reductions
As of 11 a.m., the Pensacola International Airport has not seen any impact from the government shutdown on its flights, but the FAA has included several connecting airports on its list of…
Pensacola City Council Debates Reimagine Palafox
—Getting Council Approval for Reimagine Palafox Not a Slam Dunk— The Pensacola City Council held a two-hour workshop to discuss the “Reimagine Palafox” project. This $10.7 million downtown renovation has sparked debate about design,…
IHMC’s Nadia wins 2025 Humanoid Robotics Industry Award
The future of humanoid robotics is being shaped right here in Pensacola. The Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) has earned top honors in the 2025 Humanoid Robotics Industry Awards,…
How Should We Measure Escambia Children’s Trust Programming
Escambia Children’s Trust is touting on social media the number of sessions provided by the programs it has funded for the past two and a half years. A session is defined as…
Breaking: Impact of FAA Cut Uncertain at Pensacola International Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that 10% of air traffic at 40 U.S. airports will be cut starting Friday, if the government shutdown continues. “This is going to lead to more…
Podcast: Pensacola’s Economy Clicking on Multiple Fronts
Pensacola’s economic development continues at full throttle, with Mayor D.C. Reeves providing updates on multiple major projects during his latest appearance on “(We Don’t) Color on the Dog.” American Magic Doubles Down…
SEC Women’s Semifinals set for Thursday, Nov. 6
Quarterfinals Vandy No. 8 Vanderbilt soccer took down Alabama in a 2-1 decision on Tuesday morning at the Brosnaham Soccer Complex in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament. Freshman duo of Olivia…
FAU Poll: Half of Floridians Consider Leaving Over Cost of Living
The majority of Floridians are hanging on to the “American Dream,” but rising housing costs and everyday expenses make it difficult to achieve, according to a new poll from Florida Atlantic University’s Business and…
Local Head Start Funded Thru November
Doug Brown, the president and CEO of Community Action Program Committee (CPAC), has confirmed that CAPC Head Start is funded through Nov. 30. However, the federal shutdown has created “significant challenges” in…
Five Questions About Reimagine Palafox Construction
Strategic Initiatives Project Officer Adrianne Walker sat down with me yesterday to walk through the latest construction details on the $10.7 million project to repave and improve South Palafox Street from Garden…
PNJ Owner Rebrands as USA Today Company
Gannett Co., Inc., one of the nation’s largest news publishers, today announced it will change its name to USA TODAY Co., Inc., effective Nov. 18, adopting the name of its most recognized…
Mayor Asks Palafox Property Owners To Do 2 Things
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves has sent a formal letter to South Palafox property owners asking them to offer help to their tenants during the five- to six-month redevelopment of South Palafox from…
VT MAE has over 630+ workers at Pensacola Airport
At his press conference this morning, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves touted the latest employment numbers for VT MAE at the Pensacola International Airport. “We just reviewed the quarterly jobs report that is…
Lumon May Takes Leading Role in 2026 Gubernatorial Campaign
—Escambia County native to co-lead economic development platform in David Jolly’s gubernatorial bid— Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May has been tapped to co-lead the Community Development and Economic Empowerment platform for former…
Preserving Navy Point Park
The Escambia County Commission will hold a hearing this week on an ordinance preserving the Navy Point homeowners’ ownership of the public park and reinforcing existing restrictive covenants already in place for…
Don’t Miss Tuesday’s SEC Women’s Soccer Action in Pensacola
Following an electrifying opening weekend of upsets and last-second drama, the SEC Women’s Soccer Tournament continues today with four can’t-miss matchups at Ashton Brosnaham Park. Ray Palmer, CEO and President of Pensacola…
Sheriff Simmons Reports Major Crime Reduction
– Homicides Drop 40-45% as Multi-Pronged Approach Shows Results – Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons brought encouraging news to a recent episode of “(We Don’t) Color On the Dog,” revealing significant progress…
