Rayvaughn L. Andrews, 41, of Pensacola, has pled guilty in federal court to conspiracy charges for distributing cocaine and money laundering, according to John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern…
SRIA Extends Trolley for Airshow
The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) is extending public transportation hours along the island on Friday, July 11, and is adding extra buses to the schedule on Saturday, July 12, for the…
Pensacola’s Recycling Program Resurrected
Well, well, well. Look who’s back from their environmental sabbatical! The City of Pensacola has ready to reinstate curbside recycling. After what the city diplomatically calls a “period of program suspension”, our…
Florida Finally Delivers Justice for Dozier Survivors
After decades of silence and suffering, hundreds of men who endured horrific abuse as children at Florida’s notorious reform schools are finally receiving acknowledgment and compensation from the state. This week, 926…
Home Runs for Homes: A Perfect Fourth of July Celebration
What could be better than combining America’s favorite pastime with one of our community’s most important causes? This Independence Day weekend, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity is bringing together baseball, fireworks, and affordable…
Florida creates alt-accreditator, pleasing Trustee Kissel
Today, six public university systems announced the creation of the Commission for Public Higher Education, establishing what they describe as a new accreditation model focused on academic excellence and student outcomes. The…
Trust Board approves Interlocal w/County on CRA funds
The Escambia Children’s Trust (ECT) Board held a special meeting on June 25 to address a contentious issue that has been brewing for months: the county’s demand for Tax Increment Financing (TIF)…
Boogie Inc. Celebrates 30 Years w/Blue Angels Show
For thirty years, Boogie Inc. has been the voice behind one of Pensacola’s most beloved events. As the professional sound provider for the Pensacola Beach Red, White and Blues Air Show, this…
Daily Outtakes: Galvez Landings Comments
Escambia County has received 14 public comments on its proposed boat launch expansion at Galvez Landing. Based on the public comments, residents are deeply divided on the Galvez Landing boat ramp expansion…
Escambia County shows improvement in English Language Arts & Math
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida students continue to show improvements year over year on Florida’s first-in-the-nation Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) progress monitoring assessments, and End-of-Course (EOC) and Science…
Opening Doors Northwest Florida Seeks Leadership Council Members
Community organizations across Santa Rosa and Escambia counties have a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on homelessness in Northwest Florida. Opening Doors Northwest Florida, the region’s lead Continuum of Care…
Salzman needs help
State Rep. Michelle Salzman needs help for her back-to-school initiative. The District One Food Distribution and Backpack Giveaway, scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, needs volunteers to help ensure its…
DeSantis signs historic beach access bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1622 at Shunk Gallery Oyster Bar on Tuesday, delivering a long-awaited victory for beach access advocates who have fought for years to restore traditional public use…
Bergosh discusses Galvez Landing controversy
Escambia County’s plans to expand the Galvez Landing boat launch have sparked passionate opposition from longtime residents who feel blindsided by the project. The facility, located near Hub Stacy’s in Innerarity Point,…
Daily Outtakes: SRIA self-funds fire services
On Monday, the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) made a decision that could reshape how Pensacola Beach operates for years to come. The SRIA board voted to increase lease fee collection rates…
Kanisha Fells Named 2025 Beyond School Walls Big of the Year
When we think about the power of mentorship, we often focus on the transformation it brings to young people’s lives. But sometimes, the most inspiring stories come from mentors who go above…
Commander Stephanie Biehle named NAS Whiting XO
Naval Air Station Whiting Field has welcomed a new Executive Officer who brings both extensive aviation experience and unwavering dedication to one of the Navy’s most critical training installations. Commander Stephanie Biehle…
Will Tropical Storm Andrea impact Pensacola?
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season got its first named storm this morning with the formation of Tropical Storm Andrea, but residents along the Gulf Coast can breathe easy—this one’s staying far from…
2025 Pensacola Beach Air Show Full Schedule
The Santa Rosa Island Authority is proud to host the 2025 Pensacola Beach Air Show, July 9–12, featuring Pensacola’s hometown heroes—the U.S. Navy Blue Angels—as the headline act. The four-day event includes…
Daily Outtakes: Escambia Children’s Trust moves on MOUs
The Escambia Children’s Trust is moving closer to a partnership with Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves’ groundbreaking childcare initiative that could transform early childhood education in Pensacola. In a recent episode of “We…