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City Extends Bay Center Survey
City Administrator David Stafford announced today that the deadline for the city’s survey on possible upgrades to the county-owned Pensacola Bay Center has been extended…
Gaetz: UWF Trustee Confirmations Update, Voucher Bill Caught in House-Senate Friction
State Senator Don Gaetz is keeping a close eye on two fronts this legislative session — the confirmation of University of West Florida trustee appointments…
Andrade Targets Three Issues: Infant Mortality, Hope Florida Loophole, Public Records
State Rep. Alex Andrade is swinging at three major targets this legislative session — and none of them are softballs. In a conversation on (We…
Anderson Subaru and United Way Team Up to Put New Shoes on Pensacola Kids’ Feet
Local dealership brings national Subaru Loves to Help® initiative to Escambia and Santa Rosa counties— For too many children in our community, something as basic…
Final Open House on Land Development Code Update Today
The City of Pensacola will hold its third and final open house from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. today, offering the public an opportunity to…
UWF President Sets 12 Performance Goals
At last week’s special meeting of the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, President Manny Diaz presented his annual goals and objectives as required…
Gaetz’s Mid-Session Update: Bills Moving in Senate, Stalled in House
Sen. Don Gaetz reports that while most of his sponsored legislation is sailing through the Senate, a power struggle between House and Senate leadership threatens…
Last Chance on City Survey on Future of Bay Center — But the Real Question Remains Unanswered
The City of Pensacola wants to know what you think should happen with the vacant land near the Pensacola Bay Center. A new online survey…
CRA Gets Update on American Creosote Works Site
$8.6 Million Funding Gap Threatens Remediation Timeline—The Community Redevelopment Agency received a long-awaited update Monday on the status of the American Creosote Works Superfund site—and…
Andrade’s Medicaid Ultimatum: Cut Infant Mortality or Pay the Price
Pensacola Rep. Alex Andrade is putting Florida’s Medicaid managed care plans on notice — reduce infant mortality or face real financial consequences. Andrade is following…
American Magic Acquires Danish ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP Team
American Magic’s $60 Million Acquisition of SailGP’s Fastest Team Strengthens Pensacola’s Role in Global Sailing— Pensacola’s growing profile as a world-class sailing hub got another…
How to Park, Navigate & Survive Mardi Gras on Friday, Saturday
The Downtown Improvement Board and the City of Pensacola want to help you figure out how to park and navigate through downtown on Friday and…
The New York Times Sees Pensacola’s Sailing Future
The New York Times’ Athletic writes that Pensacola could become the global hub for one of the fastest-growing leagues in professional sports. Read SailGP anchors…
UWF Bets Big on Football: Trustees to Approve $20M Foundation Loan
The University of West Florida is taking two major steps this week toward transforming its athletics program — breaking ground Wednesday on the Darrell Gooden…
EPA Sends $750K to Monitor Pensacola and Perdido Bay Water Quality
— and It’s About Time— For years, residents along Pensacola and Perdido Bays have asked a simple question: Is the water safe? Safe to swim…
Manny Diaz Era Will Have New UWF Logo
University of West Florida President Manny Diaz wants a new logo for his presidency. Rather than using local agencies that have hired UWF grads, Diaz…
Studers Interested in Former Pensacola Sports Office
Blue Wahoos owners Quint and Rishy Studer have formally asked the City of Pensacola to lease — or potentially lease with an option to purchase…
Escambia Children’s Trust Approves $1.85 Million Deal with City of Pensacola, But Not Without Concerns
The Escambia Children’s Trust board voted yesterday to approve a negotiated interlocal agreement that will send $1,85 million to the City of Pensacola, resolving a…
Escambia Children’s Trust Unanimously Approves New ‘Bright Pathways’ RFP to Replace Out of School Time Grants
The Escambia Children’s Trust board voted unanimously Tuesday morning to move forward with a new $3.5 million grant program called Bright Pathways, replacing the existing…
Reeves Touts 28% Crime Drop, Addresses Historic Demolition and More at Tuesday Presser
Mayor D.C. Reeves covered a wide range of topics at his Tuesday morning press conference, leading with crime statistics he called a point of pride…
