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Escambia Commissioners Seek Middle Ground on Perdido Beach Access

Escambia County commissioners navigate treacherous legal and political waters as they consider a customary use ordinance for Perdido Key beaches, attempting to balance private property…

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Reimagine Palafox: Week 5 Construction Update

The Reimagine Palafox street reconstruction project continues to advance through its fifth week of construction, with several significant developments and an important timeline clarification that…

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Partington Departing Clark Partington

Bruce Partington is leaving Clark Partington—the Pensacola firm his father helped found more than 50 years ago—to join New Orleans-based Jones Walker effective March 1….

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City of Pensacola Employee Engagement Hits All-Time High

But Compensation and Safety Concerns Persist—The City of Pensacola achieved record-high employee satisfaction and engagement scores in its 2025 employee survey, with all four key…

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2026 Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive

Manna Food Bank, in collaboration with WEAR 3, invites the community to tackle hunger during the 2026 Souper Bowl of Caring food drive event. The…

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2026 Bands on the Beach Lineup Announced April 7 – October 27

Pensacola Beach, Fla. –Pensacola Beach’s favorite Tuesday night tradition, Bands on the Beach, returns for the 2026 season starting April 7. This year’s lineup features…

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Mayor Talks Directly to Residents

Mayor D.C. Reeves spoke for nearly an hour, updating a CivicCon crowd on a massive shipbuilding expansion and the city’s infrastructure improvements during his annual…

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Pensacola Police Union Welcomes New Chief

I just received this email: To Whom It May Concern, The Fraternal Order of Police welcomes Chief Winstrom and the experience he brings to Pensacola….

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$3M in Federal Funding to Improve Gateway to NAS Pensacola

A major facelift is coming to one of Escambia County’s most important corridors. Escambia County has secured a $3 million federal appropriation for improvements to…

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Inweekly: MLK Plaza’s Untold Story, a Housing Fix & Opera Sensation

The Promised Land in the Center of Town Most Pensacolians know the three-block stretch of Palafox as simply “the plaza” — a weekend gathering spot…

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In-depth Look into Hiring Police Chief Eric Winstrom

Mayor D.C. Reeves has selected Eric Winstrom to lead the Pensacola Police Department, pending city council approval. Winstrom, currently the chief of police in Grand…

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Pensacola Habitat & Levin Rinke Realty Launch Home for Good

Pensacola Habitat for Humanity has announced a new partnership with Levin Rinke Realty to help more local families achieve the dream of homeownership through an…

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Mayor Reeves Addresses DOGE Report, Other Issues

After he introduced his pick to be Pensacola’s next police chief, Mayor D.C. Reeves fielded questions on topics ranging from the state DOGE report to…

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Mayor Reeves’ Letter to Police Officers on Hiring New Chief

Mayor DC Reeves announced late Tuesday afternoon that he has selected Eric Winstrom to serve as Pensacola’s next Police Chief, choosing an outside candidate over…

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Epstein Files Reveal FBI Interview Conducted in Pensacola

The massive release of Jeffrey Epstein files has revealed a Northwest Florida connection to the federal investigation of the convicted sex offender—FBI agents traveled to…

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UWF Brings Noir Classics to Life

The University of West Florida is turning classic crime fiction into community experiences this spring with two free events that promise to transport audiences back…

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Andrade Fires Back at AG Uthmeier: “You’re a Thief. Return the $10 Million.”

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier made headlines yesterday when he publicly called on House Speaker Daniel Perez to strip State Rep. Alex Andrade of his…

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Florida DOGE Takes a Hard Look at Pensacola’s Books

The Florida Department of Government Efficiency released its report on local government spending last week, and Pensacola’s section alone is worth a careful read because…

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Children’s Trust Policy Committee Tries to Right the Ship

The Escambia Children’s Trust Policy and Bylaws Committee held a rare meeting on Monday afternoon, amid the recent arrests of Rodney Jones and others with…

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Pensacola Beach Pier Controversy Ends

From the Santa Rosa Island Authority: Santa Rosa Island Leaseholders Take the High Road PENSACOLA, Fla. (February 2, 2026) — The Santa Rosa Island Authority…

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