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Scandal Involving Municipal Transport Contractor Raises Oversight Questions
Reading Time: 5 minutesA growing controversy surrounding a municipal transport contractor has prompted formal reviews, public scrutiny, and renewed debate about oversight in public service agreements. City officials confirmed this week that an internal audit and independent review are underway following allegations involving financial management, safety compliance, and procurement procedures connected to the company responsible for operating a […]
Photos from the Past: How Pensacola Looked 100 Years Ago
Reading Time: 7 minutesThere is a particular kind of silence inside old photographs. It is not the silence of emptiness, but the hush that arrives when time pauses and the ordinary becomes historic. A century ago, Pensacola looked familiar in outline and unfamiliar in detail. The bay was still the city’s constant, the streets still funneled people toward […]
Construction Begins on the District’s First Green School
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe first shovels in the ground mark more than the start of a building project. They mark a shift in how a school district thinks about learning spaces, long-term costs, student well-being, and the environment. With construction now underway on the district’s first green school, the community is watching the promise of a healthier, more […]
5 Historical Facts You Didn’t Know About Pensacola
Reading Time: 4 minutesYou probably know where to find Pensacola’s best burgers and craft beer or great fishing spots and knockout views. You might even know the exact number of stairs at the historic Pensacola Lighthouse — 177, for those counting. Living in America’s First Settlement, we know it can be laborious to know all the history of Pensacola. With so much history to pride […]
America’s first settlement unearthed in Pensacola
Reading Time: 4 minutesFor centuries, the exact location of Tristán de Luna y Arellano’s 1559 settlement in Pensacola — the first multi-year European settlement in the United States — has been a mystery. Not anymore. Archaeologists from the University of West Florida announced on Thursday the discovery of one of the most significant historical sites in the nation: the archaeological […]
City Council Enacts New Emissions Regulations
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe city council has approved a new set of emissions regulations aimed at reducing air pollution and aligning local policy with broader environmental and public health goals. The decision follows months of debate, public hearings, and technical review, reflecting growing pressure on cities to address the impact of emissions on climate and quality of life. […]
The First Europeans in Florida: New Archaeological Findings
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe history of European presence in Florida has long been shaped by written chronicles, expedition reports, and later historical interpretations. For centuries, these sources defined who the “first Europeans” were, when they arrived, and where they traveled. In recent decades, archaeology has begun to refine, challenge, and sometimes complicate these narratives. New discoveries across Florida […]
Controversial Skyscraper: Will It Change the City Skyline?
Reading Time: 5 minutesFew architectural projects ignite public debate as intensely as the construction of a new skyscraper. Long before cranes appear on the horizon, discussions emerge around height, design, purpose, and impact. Supporters frame such buildings as symbols of progress, density, and economic vitality. Critics, meanwhile, fear visual disruption, environmental consequences, and the erosion of a city’s […]
Gaetz Condemns Sessions’ Marijuana Crackdown
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn early 2018, U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz publicly criticized then–Attorney General Jeff Sessions following a shift in federal policy related to marijuana enforcement. The response came after the Department of Justice moved to rescind guidance that had limited federal prosecution in states where marijuana laws had been relaxed. The policy change drew reactions from lawmakers […]
NSA Selects UWF as Southeast Cybersecurity Hub
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe National Security Agency has selected the University of West Florida (UWF) as a regional cybersecurity hub for the Southeast United States, marking a significant milestone for both the university and the broader Gulf Coast region. The designation places UWF at the center of a federal effort to strengthen cybersecurity education, workforce development, and research […]
A Living Record of the Gulf Coast
Pulse Gulf Coast has long served as a record of life along one of the most complex and historically rich regions in the United States. The Gulf Coast is shaped not by a single city or narrative, but by overlapping histories — indigenous settlements, colonial outposts, maritime trade, military presence, tourism, and modern urban growth.
From the earliest reporting on local civic issues to in-depth features on forgotten landmarks and regional turning points, the site has consistently focused on how people interact with place. Local politics, environmental pressures, economic development, and cultural memory have always been treated not as isolated topics, but as interconnected forces shaping everyday life.
As cities along the Gulf Coast continue to evolve, the need for context-driven journalism becomes more important. Infrastructure projects reshape neighborhoods, environmental debates influence policy decisions, and historical events resurface in contemporary discussions. Understanding these changes requires more than headlines — it requires continuity, memory, and regional awareness.
The current iteration of Pulse Gulf Coast reflects this approach. While the presentation has been updated, the editorial focus remains rooted in regional storytelling. Articles explore how urban transformation affects communities, how political decisions ripple through local life, and how historical narratives continue to influence present-day identity.
By bridging past and present, Pulse Gulf Coast offers readers a space to engage with the Gulf Coast beyond breaking news. It is a platform for reflection, analysis, and documentation — preserving the stories that define the region while examining the forces that will shape its future.