Pensacola Tourism reaches unprecedented levels in FY2024

The search for parking at Pensacola Beach or within the downtown district during weekends has become increasingly challenging, reflecting the area’s growing popularity. The combination…

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DeSantis not coming to Pensacola today

Since he announced his controversial appointments to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, Gov. Ron DeSantis has avoided Escambia and Santa Rosa counties….

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Daily Outtakes: DeSantis orders FHP protection for BOT meeting

Today, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees has its first on-campus meeting for its new trustees. It will be the first BOT meeting…

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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 Black girls on Spring Break to call…

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Pensacola GE Venova lands Texas deal

Texas just got bigger – in renewable energy! GE Vernova’s Pensacola-made turbines will power 85,000+ homes while creating hundreds of American jobs across two states….

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Gay Valimont: A Different Kind of Democrat for FL-01

With the April 1 special election fast approaching, I interviewed Democratic candidate Gay Valimont and asked her to make her case to voters across Northwest Florida’s…

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Daily Outtakes: Community rallies against threat to UWF

Last night, a passionate crowd gathered at a town hall meeting to discuss concerns about recent appointments to the University of West Florida’s Board of…

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Visit Pensacola: Recognizing Local Tourism Champions

Visit Pensacola has officially opened nominations for the annual Hospitality Hero Awards, coinciding with National Travel and Tourism Week (May 4-10). This celebration honors those…

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Presser takeaways, 3/18/25: PSC Champs, Valencia Update

In his weekly press briefing, Mayor D.C. Reeves doled out praise and shared the latest on the Valencia project (parking the lone outstanding item) and…

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USL eyes Pensacola for Professional Soccer franchise

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves announced this morning that the city has entered into an exclusive agreement with the United Soccer League (USL) to explore bringing…

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Fourth Annual Fred Levin Way Fest set for April 13

The Fred Levin Way Foundation will host the Fourth Annual Fred Levin Way Fest on Sunday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in…

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Daily Outtakes: Developing news stories

From the City of Pensacola: Mayor D.C. Reeves will announce the possible expansion of a professional sports franchise into the Pensacola area at his weekly…

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New Living Shoreline Assistance Program deals with coastal erosion

The Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program (PPBEP) has launched an initiative to help coastal property owners combat shoreline erosion in our region. The Basics:…

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Three options for my Save UWF speech

I have been working on my speech for tomorrow’s Save UWF town hall at 5 p.m. at the SCI Building. Select from these three options…

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DeSantis administration hid damning insurance report

Florida lawmakers are investigating property insurers that transferred money to affiliated firms while claiming industry losses. During a recent hearing, legislators questioned current and former…

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Henderson sets the record straight on Town Center plans for OLF-8

Chad Henderson, one of the partners with Tri-W, has clarified misconceptions about the group’s plans for developing OLF-8, 540 acres owned by Escambia County in…

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Florida Chamber makes case to shift School Readiness criteria

A compelling case for transforming Florida’s approach to early childhood education has emerged through the Florida Chamber Foundation’s latest School Readiness policy research report. Drawing…

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Daily Outtakes: Save UWF gains momentum

The new appointments to the University of West Florida’s Board of Trustees have sparked community concern. A public event organized by concerned citizens will be…

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Top Stories: Week ended March 15, 2025

With a Save UWF town hall set for March 18, locals unite to support the University of West Florida. Hungry for more information about the…

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Don Gaetz wins Round 1 vs. Utilities

In a surprising turn of events in Tallahassee, State Senator Don Gaetz’s bill on public utilities passed the Regulated Industries Committee by a 5-2 vote,…

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