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…
Daily Outtakes: New Bay Center plan goes before BCC
At 9 a.m. today, the Escambia Board of County Commissioners will see the latest plans for update the Pensacola Bay Center during its Committee of…
Andrade: Dueling tax cuts create ‘bizarre times’ in Tallahassee
State Rep. Alex Andrade criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis’s proposal to give $1,000 rebates to Florida property owners, calling it a “free check handout” that “smacks…
Breaking: Beggs & Lane merges with Phelps
Phelps announced today that it will combine with Beggs & Lane, Pensacola’s oldest law firm, effective May 1, 2025. The strategic move will expand Phelps…
Under The Radar: GE Vernora expands in Pensacola
FloridaWest, Greater Pensacola Chamber and Escambia County missed this news story. GE Vernova unveiled a state-of-the-art Customer Experience Center in Pensacola last week. The innovative…
Merting Family donates $500,000 to UWF
A generous $500,000 gift from the Merting Family has founded the Merting Family Fellowship Support Endowment at the University of West Florida. This donation establishes…
Valimont first Democrat to beat a GOP candidate in Escambia since 2006
Republican Jimmy Patronis won Florida’s First Congressional race. Still, Democrat Gay Valimont became the first Democrat to get more Escambia County votes than her GOP…
Chamber announces PACE 2025 award winners
The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce held its annual Pensacola Area Commitment to Excellence (PACE) Awards last night at the Pensacola Beach Hilton. Sue Straughn…
Daily Outtakes: Andrade to investigate Hope Florida amid transparency concerns
State Rep. Alex Andrade, chair of the Health Care Budget Subcommittee, has announced plans to investigate the Hope Florida initiative. This program, championed by First…
City has right to inspect Chappie James Memorial finances
Under its stewardship agreement with the City of Pensacola, the General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Memorial Foundation had to send the city an annual report…
Mayor’s Presser: Port ready to begin American Magic HQ construction
Mayor D.C. Reeves announced retired Rear Admiral Lance Scott as the new Port Director, pending Pensacola City Council approval. With 31 years of Navy experience,…
March goes down as worst month for S&P 500 since 2022
The S&P 500 recorded its worst month since 2022, shedding 5.8 percent in March. Why? Analysts have cited higher tariffs, weaker economic growth, and more…
Pensacola native named senior enlisted advisor at Army hospital
General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital held a change of responsibility ceremony, welcoming Command Sgt. Maj. Johnny D. Thompson, a Pensacola native, as the new…
Daily Outtakes: Can we trust $2.3 million with these guys?
One difficult question has not been asked during the Escambia County Commission and the Tourism Council debates about how to help fund the construction of…
DeSantis counters with $1,000 rebates, but no details
From the governor’s office: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a proposal to deliver immediate property tax relief to Florida homeowners: a rebate averaging $1,000 for…
DeSantis opposes House Sales Tax Cut Plan
Gov. Ron DeSantis rebuffed House Speaker Daniel Perez’s proposal to cut Florida’s sales tax Monday, arguing that Floridians want property tax relief instead. During an…
Foundation changes wording from ‘plaza’ to ‘open-air museum’
General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Memorial Foundation has changed how it describes the monument and plaza it wishes to build to honor the Pensacola native…
