At its Sept. 29 meeting, the Hope Florida Foundation Board of Directors set up new grant policies to create more transparency and accountability. The move came nearly a year after the nonprofit…
‘And Tango Makes Three’ Loses
A federal judge this week upheld the Escambia County School Board’s 2023 decision to remove “And Tango Makes Three” from school libraries, ruling that the action did not violate First Amendment rights….
Oops, Pensacola Taxpayers Did NOT Pay for Welcome Sign
In Jacksonville, Florida, Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia blasted the City of Pensacola for its “Welcome to Pensacola” at the foot of the Chappie James Bridge, citing it among a list of…
DeSantis, FL DOGE Go After Welcome Sign, Saenger Management, Strategic Plan
On October 1st, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press event at the Jacksonville International Airport. Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia joined him to promote the elimination of property taxes on homestead properties…
Cox Employees Award $50,000 to Local Nonprofits
Cox Communications employees have awarded a total of $50,000 in grants to 10 local nonprofits, through Cox Charities Community Investment Grants. The program provides employee funded grants of up to $5,000 to…
SEC Women’s Soccer Returns, Sports CEO Ray Palmer Retiring
Pensacola Sports has big news on two fronts: the SEC Women’s Soccer Tournament is returning with an expanded format this November, and longtime CEO Ray Palmer has announced his intention to step…
Breaking: NAS Pensacola, Naval Aviation Museum Closed to the Public
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Beginning Oct. 1, Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola’s areas of public interest are closed until further notice. Installation areas of public interest – including the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM)…
Top Stories of September 2025
Even though the article was only posted for less than two days, the dedication of Ninth Avenue between Bayfront Parkway and Cervantes Street in honor of Lewis Bear Jr. received the most…
UWF Secures $400K Grant to Bridge Academic Innovation and Industry Needs
The University of West Florida Haas Center has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to establish the Office of Industrial Innovation—a centralized hub designed to connect cutting-edge university…
Free Pet Adoptions, Oct. 1-15
The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare is excited to partner with the BISSELL Pet Foundation for the “Empty the Shelters” adoption event, offering free adoptions for dogs and cats one year…
UWF Students Speak Out for LGBTQ+, Juneteenth
Readers have shared that students filled the University of West Florida Conference Center for the Town Hall regarding Student Code of Conduct changes regarding harassment of LGBTQ+ students. Interim Dean of Students…
Chamber installs new officers, board
The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce recently held its 135th Annual Meeting last week at the Sanders Beach-Corrine Jones Resource Center. The evening included the installation of a new Board of Directors…
Podcast: 21st Century Crime-Fighting in Escambia County
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons is doubling down on technology to fight crime. In a recent interview, the sheriff detailed plans to expand the county’s Real-Time Crime Center, including more camera installations…
Pensacola, State Honor Legacy of Lewis Bear Jr. with Roadway Dedication
This morning, state and local officials joined the Bear family and community members to dedicate a portion of North 9th Avenue—from Bayfront Parkway to Cervantes Street—as Lewis Bear Jr. Way, honoring the…
UWF Releases Public Comments on LGBTQ+ changes
Less than an hour after I posted about our public record issues with the University of West Florida, the UWF Office of General Counsel sent us over 100 written comments from diverse…
UWF Student Code of Conduct Concerns Hidden From Public
The Student Government Association and the Dean of Students Office are hosting a Town Hall meeting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, in the UWF Conference Center (Building 22) ballroom A/B….
See New Bills Going Into Effect in Two Days
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A more than decade-long push by business groups will pay off next week with the end of a state sales tax on…
New Poll Shows Byron Donalds Beatable
The James Madison Institute’s latest poll of 1,200 registered Florida voters offers crucial insights as Florida heads toward the 2026 gubernatorial election. The governor’s is far from being a cakewalk for Rep….
Bye, Bye, Bonus Rebate
Pensacola Energy’s limited-time $200 bonus rebate for water heaters ends Sept. 30. Customers eligible for this rebate must submit the necessary paperwork before the Tuesday deadline. Pensacola Energy continues to offer four…
How Cincinnati Transformed Its Greatest Challenge Into Its Greatest Success
When Jill Miller, President and CEO of Bethesda Inc. and the bi3 Fund, stood on the Saengar Theatre stage at the 2025 Civic Leader Summit, she shared a story that proves even…
