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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…

—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…

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…

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 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…

A federal appeals court has revived a securities-fraud lawsuit against Florida Power & Light and its parent company NextEra Energy, reversing a lower court dismissal….

Studer Family Children’s Hospital has received a four-year grant from the Florida Blue Foundation to establish a new mental health support program for children and…

Five Questions About Reimagine Palafox Construction The construction contract and funding plan for the New Palafox project won approval from the Pensacola City Council. We…

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) West Florida Chapter is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 National Philanthropy Day Awards. The eight honorees…

This week, we cover how you can shop for your holiday gifts far, far away from the big box stores and national chains. We have…

The Escambia County Supervisor of Election’s Office is offering a candidate workshop to prepare candidates for qualifying for office in the 2026 election cycle. The…

—Mayor Reeves Discusses Baptist Hospital Timeline, and Palafox Construction Strategy— Pensacola mayor outlines communication plans as major downtown project begins Baptist Hospital Demolition Starts December…

Mayor D.C. Reeves announced this morning that he’s asking the Florida Department of Transportation to formally study the intersection at Gregory Street and 14th Avenue,…

Councilman Jared Moore announced at today’s special meeting of the Pensacola City Council that he will not seek re-election next year. Moore is serving in…

— Will Kennedy Previews Newberry Showdown— The University of West Florida Argos are riding high as they prepare for Saturday’s playoff matchup against Newberry. After…

The Gut Punch Florida’s Auditor General delivered a devastating assessment of the state’s Family Empowerment Scholarship Program, and State Senator Don Gaetz isn’t sugarcoating the…

An eight-month investigation into a major drug trafficking organization operating across Northwest Florida culminated last week with 15 arrests and the seizure of nearly 15…

Opening Doors Northwest Florida and Escambia County are seeking volunteers to participate in the 2026 Point-in-Time Count, an annual event that collects valuable information to…

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff passed away early today, at age 81, with reports citing complications involving pneumonia after a seizure. He was recognized for helping…

The Pensacola City Council will elect its officers at a special meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, in council chambers at Pensacola City…