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T-Mobile subcontractor pledges to do better
Mayor Reeves met with Lumos—the T-Mobile fiber subcontractor creating havoc in Pensacola neighborhoods—and came away with real commitments.
Where will “smaller” data center go? FloridaWest stays mum
A defense company wants to build an AI data center in Escambia County. Two sites are in play—and one has been waiting a decade for its first tenant.
Breaking: Government Street will open to cars on June 1
Palafox reopens to traffic June 1—plus Government, W. Romana & W. Intendencia. Free parking stays through October. July 4 dedication set at Plaza Ferdinand.
Pensacola Mayor Opposes Data Centers in the City
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves is drawing a hard line—data centers are NOT part of the city’s economic development model. He won’t support them inside the city.
DIB Release Final Report on “All I Want” Campaign
Downtown Pensacola businesses racked up $101K in tracked sales during Palafox construction. Shoppers refused to let a little disruption stop them.
Data Centers 101: What Are They?
A tech company is in active talks to build a data center in Escambia County. Before the deal is done, here’s what you need to know.
Northwest Florida Delegation Delivers
Sen. Don Gaetz landed $30M for NW Florida — UWF, Pensacola State, hospitals, roads, veterans & the arts. But Gov. DeSantis still holds the veto pen.
Gulf Winds Foundation Awards $45,000 in Scholarships
Five local students. $45,000 in scholarships. Gulf Winds Foundation is investing in the next generation of nurses, diplomats, artists, and tradespeople.
Breaking: Tire Fire Creates Breathing Hazard
Those driving across the Chappie James Bridge into Pensacola this morning notice the huge plume of black smoke coming from West Pensacola. Twenty minutes ago,…
Poll: Florida Families Struggling to Put Food on the Table
82% of Floridians say food costs are rising faster than their income. Half of parents are skipping meals. Congress cut SNAP. Florida families are on the edge.
Ashlee Hofberger, Melanie Luna Have Their Rules
Kohler challenged Hofberger after her aide stayed on a contractor board—despite county attorney’s advice that employees shouldn’t serve on citizen committees.
Questions to Ask Escambia Children’s Trust Today
Escambia County Commission will decide whether to put the Children’s Trust back on the November ballot—but first, some hard questions need answers.
Exclusive: Kohler Calls Children’s Trust “Unfair Tax”
County Commissioner Kohler wants voters to decide if the Children’s Trust should survive—calling it an “unfair tax” that shortchanges county kids.
Presser Takeaways: New Palafox Cuts Ribbon, Airport Gets $9M
Palafox is almost done—ribbon cutting Friday! Plus, Pensacola Airport just landed a $9M federal grant, its biggest ever. Big week for Pensacola.
Pensacola State College Prints Student Magazine
PSC reversed course and will print 100 copies of student magazine Just Opposed after free speech org FIRE challenged the college’s refusal. Students win.
Okaloosa Wins Deal of the Year Award
Okaloosa County just landed a $1 BILLION manufacturing plant. One Okaloosa EDC wins Florida’s Deal of the Year—and it’s transforming our region.
A Rare Chance to Get It Right
Escambia County has had 7 county administrators since 2007—most fired or forced out. Now the commission has a rare chance to plan ahead.
Local Teacher named Innovating Teacher of the Year
A Holley-Navarre 5th-grade teacher just won FSU’s first-ever STEM Innovator award—and her classroom is unlike anything you’ve seen in Northwest Florida.
Two Local Fallen Officers Added to National Memorial
Last week, the Pensacola Police Department, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office honored those in their agencies who died in service…
AIF Touts Andrade, Gaetz as Most Pro-Business Lawmakers
Florida employers now know how every lawmaker voted on business issues. AIF’s 2026 Voting Records Report tracks 2,500+ votes. See how our lawmakers scored.
