The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is poised to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement with the county’s professional firefighters on Thursday, May 15. This agreement represents months of negotiation and…
Daily Outtakes: Kohler releases plan for Bay Center task force
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Michael S. Kohler has introduced a formal resolution to establish the Escambia County Bay Center and Environs Advisory Committee (BCAC), responding to Pensacola Mayor D.C….
Five Flags Speedway supercharges Friday Night
Racing fans and families looking for affordable entertainment are in for a treat this Friday, May 16, as Five Flags Speedway combines two fan-favorite events into one action-packed evening. Unbeatable $5 Admission…
Manny Díaz Jr. Emerges as Frontrunner for UWF Presidency
Manny Díaz Jr., Florida’s current Commissioner of Education, is reportedly the leading candidate to become the next president of the University of West Florida following Martha Saunders’ resignation. Background: Diaz has the…
Don Gaetz commends Saunders for leaving “in Triumph”
State Sen. Don Gaetz sent out this message after learning of University of West Florida President Dr. Martha Saunders’ resignation: Dr Saunders is an exceptional academic leader and a superb president of…
Remembering Meteorologist John Edd Thompson
John Edd Thompson, a beloved meteorologist for WALA-TV and WKRG-TV, passed away on May 5, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in Mobile, Alabama, Thompson made his most significant mark at…
Step-by-step on the Zach Attack
In his first appearance as a University of West Florida Board of Trustees member, Trustee Zach Smith wasted no time making his presence felt at the May 8 board meeting. Appointed just…
Breaking: UWF President Dr. Martha Saunders resigns
Dr. Martha Saunders sent this to UWF faculty and students at 10:26 a.m.: When I returned to the University of West Florida as president, it felt like coming home. This University gave…
Santa Rosa Rookie of Year: Sara McPherson
The Santa Rosa Education Foundation announced Sara McPherson, a CTE instructor at Navarre High School, as the 2025 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year during their Rookie of the Year Reception Thursday…
Podcast: The Fight for Accountability in Airman’s Death
The family of Senior Airman Roger Fortson has taken a significant step forward in their pursuit of justice for their loved one. After nearly a year of careful preparation, attorneys Brian Barr…
The Ides of May: Escambia County’s Pivotal May 15 Meeting
As Escambia County Commissioners prepare for their May 15 meeting, three major issues await resolution, with one notable absence from the agenda. Like the historic Roman date that marked a turning point,…
Top Stories: Week ended May 10, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis and his staff’s obession with remaking the University of West Florida gave a several stories, all of which led to the ambush of the UWF President Martha Saunders. It…
The Plot to Fire Martha Saunders
In reviewing the events of the past week, it is clear that Gov. Ron DeSantis and his minions want to get rid of University of West Florida President Martha Saunders. They set…
Charles Bare: 2025 Home Rule Hero Award
The Florida League of Cities (FLC) named Pensacola City Councilman Charles Bare a 2025 Home Rule Hero, highlighting his exceptional advocacy during this year’s Legislative Session. The award recognizes his commitment to…
Pensacola Leaders Honored with 2025 Ethics in Business Award
After she survivied the Heritage Foundation inquisition yesterday, University of West Florida President Martha Saunders was named, along wiuth businessman Kevin Green, named he 2025 recipients of the annual Ethics in Business…
Breaking: Senate President reneges on discussing sales tax cut
In a stunning development, Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez has announced that the previously negotiated budget framework between the Florida House and Senate has collapsed. According to Perez, the breakdown occurred after…
Honky Tonk Beach Party, world-class menu coming May 30
Mark your calendars for May 30th! Bounce Beach Pensacola is set to transform the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk with a fresh take on waterfront entertainment. The newest venue from Brandit Hospitality Group will…
New UWF Trustees take off the gloves, ‘ambush’ Dr. Saunders
On May 8, the University of West Florida (UWF) Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss the university’s strategic plan and other important topics. Chair Rebecca Matthews led the meeting,…
May 8th Presser Takeaways: Childcare highlighted
As we reported on Tuesday, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves announced his upcoming childcare summit and it’s connected to his new childcare initiative.. Mayor Reeves emphasized that he views childcare access as a…
Irony: Florida State Parks, sans golf courses, up for Gold Medal
The same week Gov. Ron DeSantis reluctantly admits he will sign the State Park Preservation Act, Florida State Parks announced it had been selected as a finalist for the 2025 National Gold…
