The Southern Youth Sports Association won approval for the land lease to build the Rafferty Center, which will expand the Theophalis May Community Center. The vote was 6-1. I am on the…
Athena Racing also questions New Zealand on America’s Cup rules
Mayor D.C. Reeves said yesterday that the statements by American Magic and Athena Racing (below) are part of a negotiation between the Challengers and Team New Zealand (Defender). Athena Racing: Athena Racing,…
Breaking: American Magic drops out of America’s Cup
Official Statement from NYYC American Magic Team: Over the past seven years, we’ve competed with pride, purpose, and perseverance in two editions of the America’s Cup. It has been an honor to…
Breaking: Kissel will evaluate Saunders
It looks like University of West Florida Board of Trustees Chair Rebecca Matthews has set up another trap for outgoing President Martha Saunders. Matthews has selected Adam Kissel, Rachel Moya and Ashley…
Don Gaetz recaps unprecedented 2025 sesssion
In an unusual move this year, the Florida Legislature has divided its work into two separate sessions. While the policy portion concluded on May 2nd after the traditional 60-day session, lawmakers still…
The Rafferty Center is long overdue. Will Pensacola City Council reject it?
The Theophalis May Community Center almost didn’t get built, but when it was built, the center quickly became filled with kids. During the 2010 mayoral race, Lumon May and other Black leaders…
Daily Outtakes: Matt Gaetz for governor? Maybe
NBC’s political reporter Matt Dixon thinks former Rep. Matt Gaetz is seriously considering Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race—and it’s all about political mathematics. Who is Matt Dixon? He is a senior national politics…
UWF’s Usha Kundu College of Health Celebrates 10 Years
The Usha Kundu, MD College of Health at the University of West Florida marked its 10-year anniversary with an inaugural Community and Alumni Awards ceremony on May 20 at the Pensacola Museum…
UWF Board of Trustees discuss interim president on May 27
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, May 27, to address several significant changes in university leadership following President Martha D. Saunders’ resignation. This…
Federal cuts will have huge impact on Pensacola area
The recent budget reconciliation package advanced by the House Budget Committee has sparked significant concern among community support organizations, particularly those focused on hunger relief. Feeding the Gulf Coast, which serves vulnerable…
Escambia County TDC looks to revamp grant process
The Escambia County Tourist Development Council (TDC) yesterday held a budget workshop that shone a spotlight on a growing problem: the grant application process for TDC funds has become unmanageable for the…
Rafferty Center ready to go after council vote
In the heart of Pensacola’s Westside, a remarkable story of community transformation has unfolded. The Southern Youth Sports Association (SYSA), a cornerstone of youth development in Escambia County for decades, wants to…
2025 Best of the Coast voting ends today
Since 2000, we have asked you to play favorites and vote in our Best of the Coast poll. That means your most important opinions—like who really has the best sandwich in town—are…
Daily Outtakes: Mayor Reeves seeks “Collaborative Solution” with ECT
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves has backed off his early position that the $1.8 million the Escambia Children’s Trust (ECT) owes the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) would be used to launch his…
DeSantises doubles down on Hope Florida, as SAO opens invesitigation
Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis held their second press event in seven days to once again tout Hope Florida, without offering any explanation of why a $10-million Medicaid settlement…
Presser Notes: Record Broken, Downtown Development and more
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves opened his weekly presser with good news. Pensacola International Airport experienced its busiest day in history on Monday with approximately 15,400 total passengers traveling through the facility. The…
Another Pensacola sailor honored
Petty Officer 1st Class Jason Booth, Pensacola native, was recently named the Commander, 7th Fleet 2024 Shore Sailor of the Year. Booth is a Navy musician assigned to the 7th Fleet Band,…
Hidden Camera vs. Reality: UWF Admin’s DEI Ban Comments
Accuracy in Media has released a hidden-camera video that it says caught a UWF administrator bragging about evading the Florida DEI ban. Ominous music and flashy graphics cover up what Aurora Osborn,…
Daily Outtakes: Childers’ auditors issue no reports in first year
Last May, Escambia County Clerk Pam Childers announced the establishment of the Office of Independent Internal Audit (OIIA) inside her office. She gave the Director of Internal Audit “the authority and responsibility…
SAVE UWF enters new phase after initial wins
SAVE UWF has announced a strategic shift as the organization enters a transitional period following several key accomplishments. The grassroots movement successfully challenged the DeSantis Administration, resulting in the resignation of trustees…