Readers hate to see the popular and highly successful Howard Reddy leave the University of West Florida. He and President Martha Saunders took capital fundraising to new heights during their tenures. Maybe once Interim President Manny Diaz learns the community, the alumni and how to run a university, he will be able to repeat the success. Adding $10 million to the current goal isn’t the same as him doing it on his own.
Breaking: Stafford Named New Pensacola City Administrator
Everyone is happy to see former Election Supervisor David Stafford back involved in local government.
Salzman raises $113K, but left with only $13.5K pocket money for Q2
Sadly, no one is surprised that the Cantonment Republican spends nearly every dime she raises. Heck, she still has checks in her checkbook.
GCE Designs: Where Purpose Meets Creativity in Pensacola
LifeView Group’s latest venture attracted attention. Hiring Mike Craney to run it is an additional bonus.
Bergosh named to 2025 Above & Beyond List
Sally Bergosh is being recognized statewide for her good works. Kudos!
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Fall-bums After being gifted new Sabrina Carpenter and Reneé Rapp in August, it feels downright greedy we’re listening to fresh Taylor Swift and Olivia Dean albums so soon. And we’re not done. Check out…
Winners & Losers 10/9/25
Winners: Ray Palmer – The president and CEO of Pensacola Sports has told his board that he will step down on Sept. 30, 2026, giving the sports tourism organization a year to conduct a national…
Outtakes—Bad Poetry
Gov. Ron DeSantis urged calm and “reasoned debate” following the shooting of Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk. However, DeSantis’ recent actions display disdain for his opponents rather than a true commitment…
Foundation Rallies to Save WSRE
Ban diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). These words have become Gov. Ron DeSantis’ battle cry as he fights to overhaul Florida’s higher education system. DEI is at the crux of a…
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