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The Depo-Provera lawsuits will be consolidated under Federal Judge M. Casey Rodgers and tried in the Northern District of Florida in Pensacola.

Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunze has been named Florida International University’s interim president and is expected to be given the position permanently.

The Escambia Children’s Trust owes Escambia County and the City of Pensacola’s CRAs over $2.5 million. The County wants its share; the City doesn’t have a deal.

Comm. Stroberger never made a motion and failed to convince former boss, Mike Kohler, who says he is “embarrassed” by the vote for a motion that he seconded.

From the White House website – titles provided by the Trump Administration: EXECUTIVE ACTIONS MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES The President…

I combined the analytics of the blog, Spotify, YouTube and our social media platforms to determine the stories that attracted the most attention.

Thanks to a beautiful cover, this issue has flown off the racks. The Feb. 6 issue is a perfect mix of politics, business, human interest and the arts.

I asked Idaho podcaster Heath Druzin about UWF trustee Scott Yenor. The Boise State professor has no valid reason to be on the board except to cause chaos.

Fasig | Brooks Law Offices has opened a new office in Pensacola with Eric Stevenson leading the local team. The new location is at 815 S. Palafox St.

Gulf Winds Credit Union and the Gulf Winds Foundation made a $10,000 donation to Rally Gulf Coast during the Pensacola Ice Flyer’s Rally Foundation Night.

Commissioner Hofberger’s motion to keep the negotiation period with Beulah Town Center at 30 days passes, 4-1. After Feb. 9, other offers will be considered.

Rep. Michelle Salzman will play a key role in Speaker Perez’s showdown with Gov. Ron DeSantis over budget vetos. She endorsed DeSantis for president.

At the third annual AlltogetHer Conference 2025, the PSC Alumni Association donated $13.5K to the Carol Carlan Legacy Leadership Endowed Scholarship.

From the White House website – titles provided by the Trump Administration: EXECUTIVE ACTIONS A PLAN FOR ESTABLISHING A UNITED STATES SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND The…

FSU’s Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research & Education (InSPIRE) has announced the addition of Dr. Ed Meadows to its Advisory Council.

Get ready to groove under the stars because Pensacola Beach’s favorite Tuesday night tradition, Bands on the Beach, is back starting April 1.

Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the renaming of its Gulf of Mexico Division to the Gulf of America Division (GAD).

The 2024 Intellectual Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity Survey found that cancel culture and limitations on free speech and indoctrination are not UWF problems.

The count begins with surveys at shelters on Feb. 26, followed by outreach to individuals at service locations and street settings on Feb. 27.

Eight Republicans and one Democrat have qualified to run in a special election to replace former state Rep. Joel Rudman, who resigned to run for Congress.