The Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald report that state prosecutors in Tallahassee are convening a grand jury relating to the Hope Florida Foundation scandal. The State Attorney’s Office for the 2nd Judicial…
Conversation with Jeff Weeks: Right Idea, Right Time
Jeff Weeks interviewed me last month about my book about the Community Maritime Park referendum battle, “Right Idea, Right Time.” When visitors stroll through Blue Wahoos Stadium or enjoy a sunset along…
Ingoglia’s Comedy Act Falls Flat
On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia held a press event at Jacksonville International Airport mocking city and county leaders. We learned that the former chair of…
City of Pensacola Responds to DOGE Dings
The City of Pensacola has sent to the media its official responses to CFO Blaise Ingoglia’s allegations of wasteful spending. Please note the CFO has yet to send a final report on…
Running Wild and West Pensacola Elementary Partner for Socktober
West Pensacola Elementary School is once again teaming up with Running Wild and other local businesses for the annual Socktober donation drive. From October 1st to October 31st, the community is encouraged…
Honoring a Legacy: New Scholarship Supports Future Auto Technicians
The Pensacola State College Foundation recently announced the Vincent John Whibbs Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship, a $50,000 fund dedicated to students pursuing careers in automotive and diesel technology programs. Details: The scholarship…
Strange Happenings on Hope Florida Foundation Board
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…