The City of Pensacola has spent the past year reviewing its Land Development Code (LDC), with the help of Inspire Engagement. The first public draft is now available online. Visit the webpage….
Chances for City-County-Baptist Hospital deal on demolition look dim
The sharp divide between Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves and Escambia County Commission Chair Mike Kohler has narrowed little over the summer when it comes to whether the county should contribute to demolishing…
Trending Stories—Monday, Sept. 8, 2025
As people rebuild and infill in downtown Pensacola and the city’s west side, residents voice concerns about losing the character of their neighborhoods. The latest dispute over the development of Bob Kerrigan’s…
Daily Outtakes: Mayor Reeves ’24 for ’24’ update
At the midpoint of his term, Mayor D.C. Reeves announced his “24 for ’24” priority list in January 2024. The list provided the Reeves administration “a strategic focus on front-facing projects impacting…
Andrade, Salzman named chairs
Rep. Alex Andrade will once again chair the House Health Care Budget Subcommittee. The Pensacola Republican will have a seat at the table where the state budget is decided, serving on the…
City of Pensacola to Unveil World War II Micro Exhibit
The City of Pensacola will host the unveiling of a new World War II micro exhibit at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept.16, at City Hall, to honor Pensacola and Escambia County’s designation as…
Podcast: UWF as NWFL’s Future Research Hub
The University of West Florida won approval of a $32 million grant from Triumph Gulf Coast, positioning the institution as a major player in artificial intelligence and computational research in the Southeast….
Goodwill Gulf Coast Announces Barry Reed as New President and CEO
Goodwill Gulf Coast has selected Barry Reed as its new President and CEO following a comprehensive national search. Reed, who currently serves as Vice President of Donated Goods Retail, will assume leadership…
Next Neighborhood Battle: E. Government Street
The City of Pensacola’s Architectural Review Board voted 4-1, with one abstention, last month to approve significant setback variances for a proposed 10-unit residential development at 627 East Government Street, despite strong…
Daily Outtakes: White House Encourages Challenges to DeSantis’ Cabinet Picks
The Trump administration wants to wipe out Gov. Ron DeSantis’s tight hold over Florida Republican politics during the upcoming 2026 elections, ensuring President Donald Trump’s pick, Byron Donalds, has White House favorites…
History: Inweekly—UWF Connection
In August 2006, while the City of Pensacola was caught up in the Maritime Park referendum, Inweekly visited the University of West Florida campus to forge a stronger connection with Northwest Florida’s…
Top Reads—Week Ended Sept. 6, 2025
Eyewitness accounts aren’t always accurate, but journalists love to get people “on the record.” Bruce Childers, wife of extortion and stalking target Escambia County Clerk Pam Childers, shared his account of the…
It’s Official: Office of Campus Culture ‘Retired’
University of West Florida students received this email at 1:17 p.m. today: Dear Students, Please be advised of an important update regarding student support services within the Division of Academic Engagement and…
District 7 Trust Tied to Transparency
By Grant Bridges Pensacola is set to receive a $9.5 million state grant to renovate the Fricker Resource Center, a facility that has historically served the city’s Black community. The concerns of…
Daily Outtakes: Rotary Fought to End Polio
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo publicly stated their intention to end all state vaccine mandates, including those required for school attendance—such as polio vaccination. Framed by…
UWF Gulf Coast Culture Series: Pensacola Noir
The University of West Florida’s College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities is proud to announce this year’s Gulf Coast Culture Series theme: Pensacola Noir. The Gulf Coast Culture Series is an…
More Takeaways from Mayor’s Presser
Mayor D.C. Reeves provided updates on Pensacola’s development landscape during his Wednesday press conference, outlining progress on multiple high-profile projects while addressing ongoing challenges in downtown redevelopment and affordable housing initiatives. Airport…
Breeze Airways Adds Two Direct Flights
— Nonstop Service to Bentonville-Fayetteville Starting Today, Memphis Starting Tomorrow with Fares from $39* One Way — Beginning today, Pensacola travelers can fly Breeze nonstop to: Bentonville-Fayetteville, Ark. (Thursdays and Sundays, Starting…
Dailly Outtakes: The Great Commitment Caper
Or: How I spent 15 minutes trying to pin down Mayor D.C. Reeves Picture this: A Wednesday afternoon at Pensacola City Hall, Mayor D.C. Reeves stands at the podium while his presser…
ReadyKids! Seeks Volunteers
ReadyKids! is calling on caring community members to step forward and change a child’s future through its ReadingPals program, which provides one-on-one literacy mentoring to local preschoolers. With only 36% of students…