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…
Florida has 16 nursing programs on probation, not UWF
The Florida Legislature has passed a bill to improve the state’s poor performance on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) by implementing harsher penalties for underperforming nursing schools. Details: The measure, which…
DeSantis upset again; this time over tax cuts
Yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis held another media event in Tampa to bash the Florida House—this time over tax cuts. Basics: DeSantis is offering homeowners one-time, $1,000 property-tax rebates this year and adding…
Podcast: ECT wants to work with Escambia County
The Escambia Children’s Trust has proposed an interlocal agreement to the Escambia County Commission to address the ongoing debate about tax increment dollars from Community Redevelopment Agency districts. Rather than pursuing lengthy…
DeSantis may reluctantly sign State Park Preservation Act
Victory for State Park Preservation In a remarkable turn of events, Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed Wednesday that he will sign legislation prohibiting the very development he secretly supported—building golf courses, hotels, and…
Pensacola Celebrates National Bike Month
The City of Pensacola is observing May as National Bike Month, creating an opportunity for residents and visitors to celebrate cycling’s numerous benefits. Why this matters: Pensacola recently earned recognition as a…
The Federalist attacks Florida House over UWF
Misleading Claims About Florida Politics Joy Pohlman, executive editor of The Federalist and self-described “grateful graduate of Hillsdale College,” recently attacked Florida House Speaker Danny Perez and “Statehouse Republicans” for not supporting…
Pensacola’s Expanding Legal Sector
This year, we have seen three new firms expand into Pensacola, with the help of familiar faces. In our May 8 issue, we created a special advertorial section to highlight how each…
Podcast: Andrade recaps 2025 Legislative Session
In a recent interview on “(we don’t) Color On the Dog,” State Rep. Alex Andrade discussed the recent legislative session, highlighting key bills, budget priorities, and his role as the Healthcare Appropriations…
Century faces more resignations
NorthEscambia.com reports the Town of Century is facing leadership changes as a council member has resigned and the town clerk has submitted her resignation, though officials are working to retain the clerk…
Daily Outtakes: Tell PNJ the UWF Trustee Controversy is ‘Far from Over’
While the Pensacola News Journal declared last week that the controversy concerning Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointments to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees had come to “a close,” State Sen….
Trustee Zach Smith and the Heritage Foundation
When Zach Smith appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education to be approved as Pensacola State College trustee, he was asked about his association with the Heritage Foundation. Smith is…
DeSantis shifts Heritage fellow from PSC to UWF
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Zachary Smith to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. Zachary Smith Smith is a Senior Legal Fellow and Manager…
‘Irreplaceable’ Doc retires
By Tom St. Myer Irreplaceable. That is the simple but accurate word Community Health Northwest Florida CEO Chandra Smiley uses to describe Dr. George Smith. Yet that is the challenge Smiley will…
Stroberger discusses beach access on Perdido Key
At his town hall meeting on April 28, Escambia County Commissioner Steve Stroberger addressed a contentious issue affecting Perdido Key residents: beach access easements behind condominiums. Background: In April 2023, Escambia County…