Daily Outtakes: Childers’ runaway payroll needs a DOGE review
A review of the Escambia County budgets revealed that County Clerk Pam Childers’ payroll—just Executive, Regular and Special Pay and Overtime—has increased $1.295 million since…
Feeding the Gulf Coast receives $10K Fly Beyond grant
The Wawa Foundation has awarded Feeding the Gulf Coast a $10,000 “Fly Beyond” grant for its Backpack program. Why this matters: “Wawa’s ongoing generous support…
ECUA receives grant for Beach water main
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) has received a $2 million state grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) through their Local Government…
PSC Breaks Ground on New Aviation Maintenance Training Facility
Pensacola State College (PSC) marked another milestone on Monday with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new 34,000-square-foot Aviation Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Program facility at…
Daily Outtakes: Childers halts funds to church-sponsored programs
In a surprising development at the April 3 Escambia County Commission meeting, County Clerk Pam Childers announced she would temporarily halt approvals for commissioner discretionary…
Podcast: Capitol Conversations with Alex Andrade
Join me for an insightful interview with Florida State Representative Alex Andrade as they discuss the midpoint of the Florida legislative session. In this episode,…
Hispanic GOP group endorses Donalds
The Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Florida (RNHA-FL) officially announced its endorsement of Congressman Byron Donalds at his Florida Governor campaign kickoff event in Bonita…
SEC soccer returns to Pensacola Saturday
UF, LSU and MSU women’s soccer teams to play in Pensacola April 12 Pensacola, FL – (April 7, 2025) – On Saturday, April 12, the women’s…
DOGE could cut nearly 600 jobs at NAS Pensacola
On March 28, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum initiating a significant reorganization of the Department of Defense’s civilian workforce. Local military civilian…
Pensacola’s Emily Ley sues Trump over tariffs
Simplified Founder & CEO Emily Ley has filed the first complaint against the Trump Administration over the new tariffs on China. Ley appeared on MSNBC…
Daily Outtakes: Rescuing a Legacy in Limbo
In 1987, President Ronald Reagan dedicated a center at Tuskegee University to honor General Daniel “Chappie” James Jr., saying, “He had four stars on his…
Top Stories: week ended April 5, 2025
People in the Perdido area are still wary about any hint of incorporation. Beggs & Lane will now be Phelps. Andrade takes on DeSantis internet…
How to keep up with Pensacola Airport project
As I reported on Tuesday, the Pensacola International Airport (PNS) has launched TransformPNS.com, a website providing the latest updates, project details, and community engagement opportunities…
Oh, no: Active Hurricane Season predicted
From: The News Service of Florida Colorado State University researchers Thursday forecast 17 named storms during this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, with nine reaching hurricane…
More James Memorial Plaza docs unaccount for $85K
Inweekly has received more documents concerning the finances of the Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. Memorial Foundation, which for the past five years has been…
Daily Outtakes: Dosev fooled PNJ, Major Donors, Broxson to get $800K
JANUARY 2023 On Friday, January 20, 2023, the Pensacola News Journal published an article by Kamal Morgan, “James plaza nearing construction.” Cris Dosev, chairman of…
James Memorial Foundation balance sheet leads to more questions
The City of Pensacola received a balance sheet from General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Memorial Foundation, as per the nonprofit’s stewardship agreement with the City….
Mayor asks BCC for a joint comprehensive plan for Bay Center area
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves appeared before the Escambia County Commission this morning to outline the city’s position on the future of the Pensacola Bay Center….
IMPACT 100 sets new membership record
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area is pleased to announce its 2025 membership drive has successfully concluded with a record-setting?total of?1,242 members. On October 19, 2025,…
DeSantis doesn’t want DOGE in his agencies, just cities and counties
Gov. Ron DeSantis has launched his own DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) effort to investigate Florida universities, counties and cities. However, his agencies refuse to…
