The News Service of Florida reports that as of the end of September, 3,384,837 “active” Florida voters were registered without party affiliations. Here are counties with the highest percentages of no-party voters:…
Podcast: ICE Raid in Pensacola
This morning, a joint operation between the Florida Highway Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took place at Outerspaces Landscapes, located at 500 E. Cross St. This marks the first major…
GCE Designs: Where Purpose Meets Creativity in Pensacola
GCE Designs, a new venture from Global Connections to Employment, is opening an 8,744-square-foot facility that will create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities while delivering high-quality branded merchandise to customers…
Pensacola Interstate Fair, Escambia County School District Launch “Step Right Up Student Awards”
In celebration of its 90th anniversary, the Pensacola Interstate Fair is proud to partner with the Escambia County Public Schools and Reithoffer Shows to launch the “Step Right Up Student Awards,” a…
Cha-ching: Salzman raises $113K, but left with only $13.5K pocket money for Q2
State Rep. Michelle Salzman has no opposition in her re-election bid next. However, that didn’t stop her from raising a record-setting $112,995 for the second quarter of 2025. However, as has been…
UWF Center for Cybersecurity Secures Largest Federal Grant Ever
The University of West Florida just made history. The UWF Center for Cybersecurity has been awarded a groundbreaking $9.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of War CIO Cyber Academic Engagement Office—the…
Gaetz Seeks to Restructure Public Service Commission
The News Service of Florida reported that Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, has revived a proposal that would make changes at the Florida Public Service Commission, including expanding the utility-regulatory panel from five…
Podcast: David Stafford Returns
As I reported earlier, Mayor DC Reeves has tapped longtime public servant David Stafford as the city’s new administrator, bringing decades of local government experience to the role. Stafford, who served as…
More Press Takeaways: DOGE Rebuttal, Maritime Park Dreams
DOGE Audit Response Mayor D.C. Reeves expressed surprise at learning about Florida DOGE’s audit findings through a public press conference rather than receiving the report directly, especially after city staff provided extensive…
Breaking: Stafford Named New Pensacola City Administrator
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves will announce this morning that former Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford will be his choice for the new city administrator, who will be in charge of…
UWF: Leading in the AI Age
Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing technology—it’s transforming how we lead, make decisions and shape the future of our communities. On Friday, Nov. 7, the University of West Florida will host its inaugural…
City Provides Update on Baptist Legacy Campus
On Monday, Pensacola city officials presented an update to the Pensacola City Council, outlining the next steps for transforming the 41 acres on Pensacola’s west side into a mixed-use community development. After…
Winner: Pensacola Airport Bonds Earn A+ Rating
KBRA has assigned a long-term rating of A+ with a stable outlook to the City of Pensacola, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (AMT). Credit Positives Balanced leisure, business, and military service area…
Pensacola Named Top 10 Small City Destination
For the second consecutive year, Pensacola has earned a coveted spot in Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader Choice Awards for 2025 as one of the top 10 best cities in the United States…
Simmons: Building Excellence in Law Enforcement
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons recently celebrated another graduation from the department’s in-house law enforcement academy. The fifth academy class saw 16 new deputies raise their right hands and take the oath…
Want a Motel? Street Traffic, Pizza, Tattoos Nearby
The City of Pensacola has issued a notice of intent to dispose of 2305 W. Cervantes St. and 2301 W. Cervantes St., currently known as the Pensacola Motor Lodge. The purpose of…
Bergosh named to 2025 Above & Beyond List
The 2025 News Service of Florida has announced its 2025 Above & Beyond honorees, which cover a wide range of professions, including broadcast journalism, real estate, higher education, social services, and lobbying….
County Commission Puts Spotlight on FloridaWest
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance CEO Chris Platé delivered an update to the Escambia County Commission at its Committee of the Whole on Thursday, Oct. 2, outlining the organization’s strategic direction for fostering…
Chef Mary Dee Moralita Closes O.G. Lola’s Food Truck Chapter
Pensacola’s beloved O.G. Lola’s has served its final dish. Chef Mary Dee Moralita announced this weekend that she’s permanently closing the food truck that has become a community staple, just two weeks…
Top Reads: Week Ended Oct. 4, 2026
Pensacola, State Honor Legacy of Lewis Bear Jr. with Roadway Dedication Last Monday, state and local officials joined the Bear family and community members to dedicate a portion of North 9th Avenue—from…