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PARADE SAFETY The most notable change will be the closure of Main Street’s east-west thoroughfare one hour before parade time. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves said,…

At his press conference, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves asked Escambia County School Superintendent Keith Leonard to join him and discuss the city’s offer for the…

The Pensacola News Journal reports today on a closed-door meeting called by Escambia County Commission Chairman Mike Kohler for county and city staff to discuss…

The Trump administration isn’t waiting for Congress to pass laws or for accreditation changes to purge higher education institutions of programs he dislikes.

UPDATE: I have received more information. The Senate Ethics & Election Committee removed the position of UWF Broad of Trustees chair from the board of…

Former public safety “czar” Larry Keefe appointed the executive director of the State Board of Immigration Enforcement as Florida gears up to help ICE.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ veto for arts and culture events and reductions in donations have forced the Jazz Society of Pensacola to cancel the 43rd JazzFest in 2025.

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris today announced the launch of a redesigned Adopt Florida website. The comprehensive update simplifies…

Rep. Andrade expressed frustration with Desantis’ political posturing, noting the legislature’s support for the governor’s agenda. Listen to the podcast.

Sun Belt basketball returns to Pensacola for fifth year

Last week, parents expressed concern after rumors spread across the community that N.B. Cook Elementary and O.J. Semmes Elementary were merging and Pensacola High School…

From the White House website – titles provided by the Trump Administration: GULF OF AMERICA DAY, 2025 It was Feb. 9, 2025. “I call upon…

Alabama fans loved my sharing Coach Nick Saban’s tribute to Eagles QB Jalen Hurts and the dissection of why Beulah Town Center didn’t get a…

Things We Love (Right Now) We decided once again to use Valentine’s Day as an excuse to declare our love in big, bold print for…

“(we don’t) Color on the Dog” co-host Sena Maddison explores Hank Killam and his connections to Lee Harvey Oswald, Jack Ruby and the JFK assassination.

The GenNow Network Pensacola chapter of the American Cancer Society (ACS) presents the Fork Cancer Gala, scheduled from 6-10 p.m. on April 4, at Supposey.

Usha Kundu, MD College of Health Dean David Bellar is leaving UWF to be the President and CEO at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Baton Rouge.

Two UWF Florida Board of Trustees meetings were completed with no firings or major changes. Gov. Ron DeSantis did not understand how much we support UWF.

Escambia County’s Neighborhood and Human Services Department is now accepting applications for the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program. The program is open to Escambia County…

During today’s Academic Affairs Committee meeting of the University of West Florida’s Board of Trustees, the trustees discussed their upcoming accreditation site visit and plans…