Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves told me this afternoon that his legal staff is in communication with county staff regarding the offer the Board of County Commissioners approved yesterday. He wants to work…
IMPACT 100 Names 2025 Finalists
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area is pleased to announce the fifteen grant finalists selected for 2025. Twelve of the fifteen nonprofit finalists will each receive a grant of $103,500 at the IMPACT…
Commissioners seek AG advice on Superintendent Referendum
The Central Debate: Primary vs. General Election The Escambia County Commission voted 3-2 this week to request an Attorney General’s opinion on its authority to determine which ballot should carry a referendum…
Police makes arrests, releases video on Graffiti Bridge incident
Pensacola Police Press Release: Charges filed in Charlie Kirk Vigil Incident Pensacola Police have arrested Troy Donovan Grow, 56, and charged him with felony battery for his involvement in a disturbance on…
Commissioners vote on offer to Mayor on Baptist
In a unanimous 5-0 vote, the Escambia County Commission approved allocating $510,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds toward rehabilitating buildings at the former Baptist Hospital site, but not for demolition as…
Pensacola State College kills off Big Bird, cuts ties to WSRE
WEAR-TV’s Hannah James reports that the Pensacola State College’s Board of Trustees made a significant decision Tuesday night that will reshape the institution’s media operations. Trustees voted to end WSRE’s 53-year affiliation…
Commmissioners Drop Renaming Road to Honor Kirk
At the Escambia County Commission meeting yesterday, Chair Mike Kohler proposed renaming a portion of North 65th Avenue between West Fairfield Drive and Lillian Highway as “Turning Point USA Road” in memory…
Local Dealership Makes Big Impact with $5,000 School Donation
When teachers at Sherwood Elementary School gathered for what they thought was a routine back-to-school luncheon, they got the surprise of their academic year. Anderson Subaru presented the school with a $5,000…
Parking Changes: 50% Discount for City Residents Starting Oct. 1
Mayor D.C. Reeves unveiled changes to Pensacola’s parking system during his Tuesday press conference, with new resident-friendly policies set to take effect Oct. 1. The overhaul aims to provide substantial savings for…
Mayor Reeves Moves Forward on Baptist Hospital Demolition Despite County Funding Uncertainty
County Support Remains Unclear After 19 Months. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves expressed frustration with the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Escambia County’s potential contribution to the Baptist Hospital demolition project during a September 16th…
Before PBS Disappears: Watch ‘The American Revolution’
“The American Revolution” is coming to PBS this fall, and it has a Pensacola—Bernardo de Gálvez, whom we celebrate with a statue on North Palafox Street. Our local public television station WSRE…
Trending News—Sept. 15, 2025
What are the City of Pensacola’s asks of the 2026 Legislature? State Rep. Alex Andrade wants the Pensacola City Council, who approves the city budget, to tell what are its priorities. Andrade…
What the New Open Carry Ruling Means for Gun Owners
Florida has officially become an open carry state after the First District Court of Appeals struck down the state’s open carry prohibition. Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons recently discussed the implications of…
Pensacola State Board discusses PBS affiliation tomorrow
UPDATE: The PSC Board meeting is going to be held in Building 1, The Baars Building, on the 3rd floor. Take the elevator in Building 1 to the 3rd Floor, Broxson Hall….
Podcast: Florida’s Public Schools Under Siege
Florida’s public education system faces an unprecedented crisis, with declining enrollment, teacher shortages, and a voucher program that has become a playground for profiteering while lacking basic accountability measures. In an interview…
Andrade seeks Pensacola City Council priorities
Florida State Rep. Alex Andrade has sent a letter to the Pensacola City Council, urging members to take a more active role in shaping the city’s legislative agenda ahead of the upcoming…
Sandy Sansing: Nearly $1 Million for Child Advocacy
Sandy Sansing and Sandy Sansing Dealerships have donated $100,000 to Gulf Coast Kid’s House (GCKH), bringing their total lifetime giving to the organization to $977,800. As a founding member of GCKH’s Board…
‘Counter Proposal’ Nixed in FPL Rate Case
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — As they consider a proposed settlement that would increase Florida Power & Light’s base electric rates, state regulators will not take up…
Top Reads—Week ended Sept. 14, 2025
Disputes over infill housing and redevelopment in Pensacola neighborhoods isn’t only a issue in Black communities or Pensacola’s west side. The PNJ has overlooked this story. Next Neighborhood Battle: E. Government Street…
UWF Honors Athletic Excellence: 2025 Hall of Fame Class
The University of West Florida announced its latest inductees to the UWF Athletics Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony, scheduled for November 14 at The Darrell Gooden Center, will recognize three former…
