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Pensacola’s biggest stories: aide resigns, city faces $6.4M tax loss, American Magic expands, Orange Beach apologizes—and a charity under scrutiny.
Pensacola Hires Economic Development Director from Citrus County
Pensacola just landed a certified economic development expert. Mayor Reeves’ hire brings national credentials, state-level deal-making, and proven results.
PYP Names Title Sponsors for Fireworks
Pensacola Coca-Cola And Cumberland Farms Named Title Sponsors For Pensacola’s America 250th Anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Show Pensacola, FL – July 4, 2026 –…
Demings Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Suspends Run For Governor
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is suspending his gubernatorial campaign after being diagnosed with a…
Wiggins, Wilson Launch National Political Consulting Firm
Pensacola’s Ryan Wiggins joins Rick Wilson to launch Black Pearl Strategies—and their first target is Florida’s governor’s race.
Inweekly: Pride Month To-Do List
DeSantis wants $5.5M of YOUR money to sell his tax amendment. 30K signed against a data center. Pride Month is packed. Inweekly has it all. ??
Cox Employees Award $60,000 to Six Gulf Coast Nonprofits
Cox employees voted to award $60,000 to 6 Gulf Coast nonprofits—funding STEAM camps, free science programs, beds for kids, and watershed education.
UWF International Affairs Director Earns Fulbright Award
UWF’s international affairs director just earned a Fulbright Award—heading to France this fall to build new partnerships for Pensacola students
Stazi Becomes Education Commissioner Given a Presidency
DeSantis’ education commissioner just landed the Polk State College presidency—and Pensacola State could be next in line for a political appointee.
Fight Over Grants: Nonprofits Respond to Childers Motion to Dismiss
Emails show Escambia Clerk Pam Childers admitted she wasn’t sure blocking charity grants was even legal—then asked Tallahassee for help. They ignored her.
Downtown’s Jefferson Alley Gets Makeover
Downtown Pensacola’s Jefferson Alley is getting public art, seating & lighting—plus the return of the beloved Umbrella Sky installation.
Life’s A Dance Having Scheduling Problem
Life’s A Dance promised to feed hungry kids—but no check was ever written. 2026 Schedule uncertain. Now people are all asking questions.
Escambia and City of Orange Beach Make Amends
Orange Beach apologizes for dumping homeless man at Waterfront Mission—County Admin Wes Moreno got a face-to-face commitment it won’t happen again.
Lawmakers Pass Property Tax Ballot Proposal; Mayor Reeves Discusses Impact
Florida lawmakers vote to gut local property taxes. Pensacola Mayor Reeves says the city could lose $6.4M/year—enough to close every park and community center.
American Magic Mural and More News from PNS
American Magic unveils airport mural, adds SailGP partnership, hires locals—and Breeze Airways goes daily to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale July 1.
Mayor Reeves Still Wants Recycling Facility to Improve Operations
Five fires in 2 years. Pensacola’s City Attorney has put EMR Recycling on notice—and taxpayers are tired of footing the bill. Read the full story.
Andrade Gives Update on Special Session
Florida lawmakers rewrote DeSantis’ property tax plan on Day 1—protecting school budgets, killing the trust fund, and rejecting a $5.5M ad campaign.
Sheriff Simmons Discusses Impact of Tax Cuts on ECSO
Sheriff Simmons: DeSantis’s tax plan could gut law enforcement funding — 92% of his budget is people, not programs. Here’s what it means for Escambia County.
ST Engineering Awards More Scholarships
Aviation / Workforce Development ST Engineering, City Announce Five Mayor’s Scholarship Winners from Booker T. Washington Aviation Academy Five graduates from Booker T. Washington High…
Sheriff Simmons on “Dumping Homeless”
Sheriff Simmons caught Orange Beach police dumping a homeless man at the Waterfront Rescue Mission. He didn’t ask to come here—but now Escambia pays the cost.
