UWF trustees Young and Bailey did not take oath until Feb. 12
I finally received the application packets for two individuals that Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees: Chris Young…
Trump order puts MESS Hall initiative on hold
The Pensacola MESS Hall recently learned its $25,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has been placed in limbo. This funding,…
Senate Committee rejects controversial UWF trustee appointee
The Florida Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education has voted to reject Adam Kissel’s appointment to the University of West Florida (UWF) Board of Trustees…
Daily Outtakes: Childers’ Chappie Cha Cha, the Venue version
Escambia County Clerk Pam Childers once again told the Board of County Commissioners that the Chappie James Monument and Plaza is an open-air museum, and…
City yard waste pickup running behind
City Yard Waste Pickup Running Behind Schedule Due to a significant increase in yard waste being placed curbside for pickup in recent weeks, City of…
David Brinkley takes over WUWF…different Brinkley
Press Release: WUWF announces David Brinkley as new executive director Pensacola, Fla. – March 26, 2025 – WUWF, the listener-supported public radio station licensed to…
Professional Soccer Coming to Pensacola? USL Partnership Explores Possibilities
Imagine cheering on a professional Pensacola soccer team as they compete against the best United Soccer League (USL) teams across North America. What once seemed…
Daily Outtakes: Lucy Adams Stevenson’s powerful testimony
In a crowded Florida Senate Criminal Justice Committee hearing, Pensacola High School senior Lucy Adams Stevenson stepped forward to share her painful experience as a…
Presser takeaways: 3/25/25
These are the topics covered today by Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves at this weekly press conference: Garden Street Resurfacing Coming April 1 Mayor D.C. Reeves…
Is Pensacola about to get a second Chappie James museum? BCC, Clerk say, ‘Yes’
This morning, the Escambia County Commissioners engaged in a lengthy discussion about the use of Tourist Development Tax (TDT) funds for the General Daniel “Chappie”…
City Council reviews Resident Satisfaction Survey
The City of Pensacola recently conducted its 10th annual Resident Satisfaction Survey, providing valuable insights into citizens’ perceptions and priorities. Conducted by the University of…
Pensacola teen testifies before FL Senate on AI nude image ban
Pensacola high school student Lucy Adams Stevenson will testify today before the Florida Senate’s Criminal Justice Committee in support of Sen. Don Gaetz’s SB 1180….
Daily Outtakes: New Trustees face Florida Senate on Wednesday
On Wednesday, March 26, at 3:30 p.m., the Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education will consider the following nominees for the University of West Florida…
Pensacola City Council asked to vote on UWF lease at Port
The Pensacola City Council meets this afternoon to review Thursday’s meeting agenda. Mayor D.C. Reeves has proposed a revised lease with the University of West…
DRIFT hosts Pearls & Grapes:A Wine & Oyster Experience
Press Release: DRIFT invites you to an evening by the Gulf where the briny allure of locally sourced oysters meets the refined elegance of expertly…
Daily Outtakes: DeSantis flies to Boise, not Pensacola
We have been notified that Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey have flown in the state’s private jet to Boise, Idaho for a press…
Top Stories: Week ending March 22, 2025
Chappie James Foundation prez’s racially-charged post backfires The president of the General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Memorial Foundation, Inc., Cris Dosev, posted a photo of…
MESS Hall: Extreme Precipitation Workshop
The Pensacola MESS Hall is hosting a free Extreme Precipitation workshop for teens and adults on March 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. This interactive…
Escambia BCC opposes Yenor appointment to UWF Board
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) has formally opposed Governor Ron DeSantis’ appointment of Scott Yenor to the University of West Florida Board…
Salzman: Transparency in University Presidential Searches
State Rep Michelle Salzman’s bill (HB 1321) to reverse the confidentiality surrounding university presidential searches in Florida gained unanimous approval Wednesday from the House Education…
