While WEAR-TV reports that Escambia County Clerk Pam Childers has resolved the $2 million reimbursement issue with Visit Pensacola, few people have been willing to go on record about what happened at…
Jolly announces run for governor
Today. Former Republican Congressman David Jolly announced his campaign for Florida governor, becoming the first prominent Democrat to enter the 2026 race. The 52-year-old former Pinellas County representative and cable news commentator…
Breaking: Commissioner May secures healthcare on old Baptist campus
During today’s Committee of the Whole, Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May revealed he had negotiated a deal to bring immediate healthcare services to the West Moreno District, the former home of Baptist…
Breaking: Childers cuts $1.17M check before summit
Less than an hour before their long-awaited meeting with Escambia County Clerk Pam Childers, Visit Pensacola board members received notification that the Clerk’s office sent a check for $1,165,889.16 for two Visit…
Andrade offers little hope for Hope Florida navigators
Rep. Alex Andrade (R-Pensacola), who heads House healthcare budget negotiations, is proposing to cut $2.5 million from the Hope Florida program—eliminating 20 Hope navigator positions and six additional positions in Veterans’ Affairs….
Daily Outtakes: Simmons cracks down on crime
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons has been busy. Between coordinating major drug operations that have taken dangerous weapons and narcotics off the streets, expanding the department’s technological capabilities, and celebrating the graduation…
Matt Horne, new Seville Rotary president
The Seville Rotary Club recently announced that Matthew Horne has been selected as President for the 2025–26 Rotary year. Since joining the club in 2022, Horne has demonstrated exceptional commitment to Rotary’s…
Kindergarten, Here We Come!
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone for both children and parents. ReadyKids! is hosting “Kindergarten, Here We Come!”—a series of free workshops specifically designed for families with children starting kindergarten this August. These…
Pensacola International Airport launches a Live Shuttle Tracker
Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is making it even easier for travelers to navigate their journey with the launch of a new live shuttle tracker, now available at flypensacola.com/shuttle. Real-Time Tracking: Whether travelers…
Andrade ultimatum: No Reports, No Salary [podcast]
Florida’s budget negotiations are heating up in Tallahassee, and State Rep. Alex Andrade isn’t pulling any punches when it comes to government waste. In a recent podcast interview, Andrade revealed his aggressive…
Daily Outtakes: See latest renderings for Reverb by Hard Rock
Inspired Communities of Florida has requested a final aesthetic review of a new mass-timber luxury apartment building and the Reverb by Hard Rock hotel from the City of Pensacola’s Planning Board, a…
Breaking: Hemmer will not fight OLF 8 deal
Beulah Town Center, LLC sent a brief letter to the Escambia County Commission today ahead of the Commission’s planned discussion of OLF 8 on June 5. The company, along with partner Metro…
Breaking: DeSantis names Stasi Education Commissioner
As I reported on May 19, Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas the new Florida Commissioner of Education. Official Announcement TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his recommendation of Anastasios…
Presser Takeaways: Shelters, Childcare, Baptist showdown
Mayor D.C. Reeves covered a wide range of pressing issues facing the City of Pensacola, from homeless shelters to major infrastructure projects and community development initiatives. Pallet Shelters Mayor Reeves announced that…
Podcast: What are the Clerk’s secret rules?
Pensacola’s vital tourism industry faces an unprecedented crisis as over $2.5 million in marketing bills remain unpaid, threatening to derail the county’s economic engine during critical booking season. Always ‘Dysfunctional’ Mayor D.C….
Breaking: Pensacola mayor endorses Byron Donalds for governor
At his weekly press conference, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves officially endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds for governor, adding another high-profile endorsement to Donalds’ campaign that already enjoys President Donald Trump’s backing. Speaking to…
Podcast: OLF 8 Development Deal Finally Within Reach
The piece of property that could define Escambia County’s economic future for generations is finally moving toward development. After years of negotiations, stops and starts, and passionate community debate, developer Chad Henderson…
Daily Outtakes: What happens if tourism marketing halts
Florida could lose $37 billion in economic impact and 682,000 jobs if proposed legislation redirecting tourism marketing funds becomes law, according to a new analysis by Down & St. Germain Research. Background:…
UWF team develops how to analyze security levels of apps
A team from the University of West Florida has developed groundbreaking software that could revolutionize how we evaluate app security. Dr. Hossain Shahriar, associate director and professor for UWF’s Center for Cybersecurity,…
Hofberger TDT flyers do not match Florida statute
Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger’s “Tourist Dollars At Work” and “Prohibited Uses of TDT Funds” flyers are supposedly based on “Florida Statute 125.0104. The commissioner said the flyers were done in consultation with the…
