The Gulf Winds Foundation has awarded $25,000 in scholarships to five exceptional students who are about to embark on their higher education journeys. A Record Year This year brought something special—73 applications…
Children Trust Chair calls for ‘Civil Discourse’ with BCC
At this morning’s Escambia Children’s Trust board meeting, Chair Dr. Rex Northup made an impassioned plea for what he termed “civil discourse” from the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (BCC). He…
Georgia has a childcare crisis, too
Like here in Pensacola, Georgia families face a mounting childcare crisis, and despite comprehensive recommendations a state study committee, meaningful action from state lawmakers remains absent. This disconnect has sparked a grassroots…
The importance of community engagement
Escambia County Commissioner Ashlee Hofbergers’s Pensacola Beach Gateway project continues to get roasted on social media. Last Friday, Hofberger released three options for residents to consider. Residents universally dislike each of them….
Free Z Tuesday returns on June 17
Zarzaur Law, P.A. has announced the return of its popular Free Z Tuesday summer event series, scheduled to run every Tuesday from June 17 through Aug. 5. The community-focused initiative invites residents…
Daily Outtakes: D.C. in D.C.
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves wrapped up a productive Monday of meetings on Capitol Hill, sitting down for the “We Don’t Color On the Dog” podcast to discuss his conversations with Florida’s congressional…
Oops, Hope Florida Foundation to amend tax return
The Orlando Sentinel reports that Hope Florida Foundation will amend its tax return to show the Governor’s Cup golf tournament made money. In April, after the Foundation released its Form 990, which covered…
Five Flags Speedway: Kids’ Bike Race Night on June 13
Press Release: Get ready for a fantastic Friday night of high-speed action and family fun at Five Flags Speedway on June 13th! Not only does the Allen Turner Road to the Snowflake…
Mark Lee Team achieves Florida Top 50 ranking
A Pensacola Beach-based real estate team has earned recognition among Florida’s top-performing medium-sized teams, according to recently released industry rankings. The Mark Lee Team at Levin Rinke Realty placed 44th statewide in…
Children’s Trust offers new deal re:CRA and Youth Services
The Escambia Children’s Trust Board of Directors meets tomorrow to discuss a new proposed interlocal agreement between the Trust and the Board of County Commissioners. The agreement allows the Children’s Trust to…
UWF President Saunders may get bonus
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees chair, Rebecca Matthews, will recommend that the board give President Dr. Martha Saunders a performance incentive payment. Background: At the May 27, 2025, Special…
Revitalizing Pensacola’s Eastside: A Community-Driven Vision for the Future
The City of Pensacola’s Eastside neighborhood is on the cusp of transformation. After months of extensive community engagement and careful planning, the Pensacola City Council will have the second public hearing on…
Daily Outtakes: Andrade won’t back down on budget
State Rep. Alex Andrade isn’t backing off his position on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Hope Florida budget demands. As chair of the House Health Care Budget Subcommittee, Andrade is wielding budget authority like…
Pensacola’s fight for a strong mayor
D.C. Reeves is Pensacola’s third strong mayor. The fight to change Pensacola’s form of government from a city-manager to a strong mayor was almost as contentious as the Community Maritime Park battle. Inweekly…
Top Reads: Week ended June 7, 2025
The stories that attracted the most readers were the ones that the Pensacola News Journal either barely reported or ignored completely: County Clerk Pam Childers’ power play brings tourism to a halt,…
Overnights for Hofberger’s cartoon options not good
Readers are not impressed with Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger’s “new” renderings for her proposed new gateway to Pensacola Beach. The options boil down to Innisfree logo (1), Beach Ball (2), or Dolphin (3)….
Top Stories of May 2025
The May traffic on this blog increased 318% over May 2024, making it the busiest month since July 2020. Year-to-date traffic is up 217%. Not having the radio show has given me…
Vote on new Pensacola Gateway Design by June 11
District 4 Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger invites the public to provide input on the Pensacola Beach Gateway design, part of her overall improvement project to welcome visitors to Pensacola Beach. She asks residents…
What Pensacola Energy customers need to know about $15.9M settlement
At its June 12 meeting, the Pensacola City Council will approve how Pensacola Energy will pay out the $15.9 million settlement of the Eric L. Frank vs. City of Pensacola lawsuit. Read…
Podcast: Landrum’s Innovative Evolution
Pensacola’s business community has a new leader at the helm of one of its most established companies. Kara Bloomberg has stepped into the role of President at Landrum, marking a new chapter…
