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Food Not Bombs Rejects City Permit, Calls Weekly Meal a First Amendment Right
—Group says sharing food requires no permit, questions who obtained authorization on their behalf— Just hours after Mayor D.C. Reeves announced a “harmonious resolution” to…
UWF Football’s New Reality: Developing Players for the Highest Bidder
The transfer portal opened this week, and University of West Florida football is once again watching its roster thin out. With 11 players entering the…
Breaking: City Gives Permit to Food Not Bombs
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves has announced on social media that someone has obtained a permit for Food Not Bombs to continue its Friday food giveways…
Running for Office in Escambia County: A Guide for Candidates with Supervisor Robert Bender
—Pre-Filing vs. Qualifying: Understanding the Difference— Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender held a workshop this week for prospective candidates considering runs for local…
Locals Urge Senate to Reject “Divisive” UWF Trustee Nominee
The University of West Florida trustee Zack Smith must be confirmed by the Florida Senate during this legislative cycle. He missed his confirmation hearing before…
Levin Papantonio Donates $25,000 to Communities Caring at Christmas
Levin Papantonio law firm continued its decades-long holiday tradition on Giving Tuesday with a $25,000 donation to Communities Caring at Christmas. The check presentation was…
Inweekly: ‘Tis the Season for Giving
‘Tis the Season for Giving Back The holiday season usually revolves around big dinners, colorful lights and presents. But it’s also a time for charity….
Over 8,200 Shoppers Take Part in All I Want Giveaway
From Downtown Improvement Board executive director Walker Wilson: “All I Want” Holiday Promotion has seen $73,761.98 in receipts submitted to date! All I Want runs…
Sheriff Simmons: Unusual Brinks Robbery
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons joined the “(We Don’t) Color On the Dog” podcast this week to discuss a holiday weekend that saw an unusual…
Racing Royalty Returns: Five Flags Speedway Gears Up for 58th Annual Snowball Derby
Five Flags Speedway will host the Fifty-Eighth Annual Snowball Derby presented by Flo Sports from Wednesday, December 3rd through Sunday, December 7th, bringing together the…
Pensacola Mardi Gras Announces New Parade Route
—Also, Tuesday Night Processionals to Support Downtown During Construction— Pensacola Mardi Gras is adapting to downtown’s “Reimagine Palafox” construction project with a temporary parade route…
UWF Women’s Basketball & the New Era of College Sports
UWF Women’s Basketball Coach Stephanie Yelton stopped by the podcast this week to discuss her team’s grueling early-season schedule and what it takes to build…
UWF Trustees Have Senate Confirmation Hearing Today – UPDATE
Update: Zack Smith did not appear, and he has been scheduled for the next meeting. Ed Fleming was approved for Pensacola State College. His appointment…
Good News: Tacos Mexicanos Staying Open
Gabe Hernandez has sold the popular Taco Mexicanos to Pablo Hernandez (no relation). The food truck will stay open through December while they work out…
Video: The Dynamics of the Homeless Advocate’s Arrest
In an age where interactions between the public and law enforcement are under constant scrutiny, especially when it involves feeding unhoused individuals, understanding the dynamics…
Wait, Wait. Pensacola City Council, Mayor Knew About MLK Curfew Issue
Mayor D.C. Reeves and the Pensacola City Council cannot claim that they are unaware of problems concerning MLK Plaza’s sunset curfew. Downtown business owner Dan…
Cutting Property Taxes May Drive Up Housing Costs
—Florida’s Property Tax Elimination Plan Could Backfire Spectacularly—Here’s Why— This past year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has pushed hard to eliminate property taxes, calling them “rent…
Free Local News Has A Price
We pride ourselves on offering our online and print reporting for free. Since we published our first issue on July 1, 1999, we have strived…
“Keep the Wreath Green” Fire Safety Campaign Kicks off 12/1
Escambia County Fire Rescue, in collaboration with the Pensacola Fire Department, launched its annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign Monday, Dec. 1. While…
Mayor Reeves Seeks “Harmonious Conclusion” to Kimberl Arrest, Offers Parking Lots for Food Distribution
—Mayor says 14-year “handshake agreement” created ambiguity that led to homeless advocate’s arrest in MLK Plaza— Mayor D.C. Reeves said Monday he hopes to reach…
