The City of Pensacola is celebrating the legacy of General Bernardo de Gálvez in a series of events this week. Please see the following schedule and make plans to join us. Friday,…
Florida DOGE vs. UWF: The Truth Behind the ‘Gotcha Moment’
Yesterday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his Florida Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) announced what they called their first “Gotcha moment” in their ongoing effort to eliminate what they perceive as “wokeness”…
Daily Outtakes: Finally we talk about Pensacola’s childcare crisis
At his April 29 press conference, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves announced plans to host a community-wide summit at the end of May focused on solving the city’s ongoing childcare crisis – an…
Here are the Top 10 Blog Posts -April 2025
We have set new web records every month this year, driven by our investigation of the issues that concern our readers and our provision of insights others miss. Our readership is up…
Cox Communication grant applications sought
Local Gulf Coast nonprofits planning fundraising and awareness events are invited to apply for a sponsorship from Cox Communications. Cox is currently accepting requests for events and initiatives occurring between July 1,…
Northwest FL Delegation recognized as Winners
Few people have their finger on the pulse of the Florida Legislature as Peter Schorsch and his FloridaPolitics.com staff. This year, they agree with me that our Northwest Florida delegation had “juice,”…
Gotcha! DeSantis and his DOGE target UWF grant UPDATE
UWF issued this statement: “The University is currently looking into this. This grant was originally awarded in 2017, with the most recent renewal awarded in 2022, prior to SB 266. We are…
County debates how to equitably fund fire protection
At a heated meeting on May 1, the Escambia County Commission debated significant increases to the Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) fees used to fund fire protection services. The discussion revealed deep…
Daily Outtakes: VA Mental Health Crisis in Pensacola, too
The New York Times reports that President Trump’s decision to end remote work for federal employees has forced VA (Veterans Affairs) mental health clinicians into crowded, public spaces that compromise patient privacy,…
Top Stories: Week ended May 3, 2025
The two top blog topics concerned the city’s selection process for awarding the demolition contract for the Baptist Hospital “legacy campus” and why we have two Pensacola-Escambia Promotion & Development Commissions. Other…
Belle Bear selected to Florida Women’s HOF
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the selection of Belle Yates Bear, Mary Brickell, and Dotti Groover-Skipper to the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. Each year, the Governor selects three nominees from recommendations…
Commissioners approve $25 million investment in John R. Jones Park
Last night, the Escambia County Commission took a significant step toward enhancing local sports facilities and creating more tourism assets. In a unanimous 5-0 vote, the commissioners approved $25 million in TDT…
Podcast: Children’s Book on Sea Turtle Conservation
Florida author Jim McClellan is making waves with his latest literary venture – a children’s book aimed at teaching youngsters about sea turtle conservation in a compelling and visually appealing way. In…
ECT/CRA debate delayed to 5/15: Cameras or Youth Internships
Last night, the Escambia County Commission held an hour-long discussion about the Escambia Children’s Trust waiver request that highlighted fundamental questions about how we best serve our community’s children. The debate centered…
Daily Outtakes: Mystery of Two PEDCs solved
THE DOUBLE ENTITY A Walker Holmes Investigation The manila envelope landed on my desk without ceremony, but what it contained would unravel years of financial misdirection. County Clerk Pam Childers had stumbled…
City names interim Parks & Rec director
The City of Pensacola has appointed Kerry Shanaghan as the Interim Director of Parks and Recreation. Shanaghan brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community engagement. Military Background and…
Sea Turtle Nesting Season begins today
Sea turtle nesting season officially kicked off today, May 1, with Escambia County Sea Turtle Conservation Program volunteers beginning their daily morning patrols on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key. These dedicated volunteers…
County Commissioners support Hofberger’s fire safety plan
Commissioner Ashley Hofberger presented an ambitious plan to the Escambia County Board of Commissioners to utilize approximately $34 million in unallocated LOST (Local Option Sales Tax) dollars to build new fire stations…
Best of the Coast 2025 Ballot
Just like we have every year for the last 25 years, we’re asking all of you to play favorites and vote in our Best of the Coast poll. That means your most…
Rally to say NO to a FP&L rate increase
Press Release: With the rising costs of everything from eggs to rent and insurance, Floridians are struggling to make ends meet. And now, Florida Power and Light (FPL) is pushing for the…