Following a recent appellate court decision lifting Florida’s open carry prohibition, law enforcement across the state faces a complex legal puzzle about where firearms can now be carried. Escambia County Sheriff Chip…
Cruise Ships Coming to Pensacola in March 2026
Travel Market Report is touting American Cruise Line’s eight-day Gulf Coast cruise between Pensacola and New Orleans. “The eight-day Gulf Coast itinerary sails between New Orleans and Pensacola, visiting Mobile, Biloxi, Ocean…
Dream Becomes Reality: SYSA Breaks Ground on Rafferty Center
After decades of planning and community support, the Southern Youth Sports Association (SYSA) officially broke ground this morning on the Rafferty Center. Decades in the Making Commissioner Lumon May, who founded SYSA…
WUSF Picks Up Story on UWF Hiring DeSantis-linked Law Firm
While other local media virtually ignored University of West Florida Trustee Chair Rebecca Matthews’s insistence on hiring Lawson Huck Gonzalez (LHG) over the objection of UWF General Counsel Susan Woolf, WUSF and…
UWF honors Warren Averett, Mort O’Sullivan
The University of West Florida celebrated the lifetime giving of Warren Averett at a special ceremony in the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business. The regional accounting and advisory firm’s philanthropic relationship…
New Survey: Florida Women Face Rising Challenges
Florida women report that their basic needs are becoming increasingly difficult to meet. According to the 2025 Voices of Florida Women Survey, conducted by the University of North Florida for the Florida…
Daily Outtakes: UWF Getting Charter School, But Who Will Run It?
University of West Florida faculty and staff received an email from the administration on Friday stating, “The University of West Florida is exploring the possibility of establishing a tuition-free, K-3 elementary school…
Top Reads: Week ended Sept. 20, 2025
MANNY’S PAYDAY The University of West Florida Board of Trustees convened this week, and once again, its decisions to create a nice future for Interim President Manny Diaz interested readers. People are…
Open Carry Ruling May Change Other Prohibited Places
The appeals court ruling struck down the state’s ban on openly carrying firearm puts pressure on Florida lawmakers. The decision created legal confusion because existing prohibited-places laws were written around concealed carry…
Data Breach: Pensacola Hospitalist Physicians LLC
Claim Depot reports: Pensacola Hospitalist Physicians LLC, a hospitalist group based in Pensacola, Florida, experienced a major data breach. Suspicious activity within the medical group’s internal network was detected on May 22,…
Children’s Home Society Celebrates Influencers
The Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) celebrated its partners and donors during its Annual Community Influencers Luncheon. Recognizing Outstanding Service Jessica Jensen received Volunteer of the Year recognition for more than…
Perdido Landfill Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Location Changing Oct. 6
Perdido Landfill Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Location Changing Oct. 6 Escambia County Waste Services will begin accepting Household Hazardous Waste at a new location inside the Perdido Landfill starting Monday, Oct. 6….
Pensacola Unveils World War II Heritage Exhibit
In a week filled with news stories, this one almost got overlooked. The City of Pensacola officially unveiled a new World War II micro exhibit Tuesday at City Hall, celebrating the community’s…
Behind the Scenes of American Magic HQ
American Magic’s Chief Operations Officer, Tyson Lamond, provided a behind-the-scenes tour for the local media of the team’s nearly completed 63,000-square-foot headquarters at the Port of Pensacola yesterday, revealing that the operations…
UWF Trustees Give Interim Prez $1M for office renovations
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees continues to send mixed message about whether there will be fair and open job search for the next president of the university. The latest…
Take Stock in Children adds 38 new scholars
Take Stock in Children of Escambia County recently welcomed 38 new scholars at the annual Take Stock Kickoff Dinner held at The Wright Place, downtown Pensacola. There are now 192 students in…
City of Pensacola Reopens Job Search for Administrator
The City of Pensacola received only 10 applicants for the city administrator and has reopened the application period through Wednesday, Sept. 24. Background: The position became open last month when City Administrator…
City of Pensacola Legislative Priorities
Earlier this week, State Rep. Alex Andrade sent a letter to the Pensacola City Council requesting its priorities for the 2026 legislative session. “As the policymakers and appropriators for the City, I…
UWF student receives 2025 Kappa Delta Pi Distinguished Chapter Officer Award
Tommy Seeker, an undergraduate student at the University of West Florida’s School of Education, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) Distinguished Chapter Officer Award. This prestigious…
UWF Drops Rick’s Blog, Manny’s Big Payday
Manny’s Payday The Harry Roy’s Membership Committee—also known as the UWF Presidential Search Committee—is recommending a seven-figure salary for the university’s new president. The prohibitive favorite, Interim President Manny Diaz, will become…
