Category Politics & Community

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 […]

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 […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesAcross cities worldwide, green spaces are increasingly caught in the tension between conservation and development. In [City/Region], this tension has crystallized around a beloved parkland now under threat from a major development proposal. The dispute pits eco‑activists fighting to preserve natural habitat and public access against developers and local officials who argue the project will […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesTrust in local government is a key indicator of civic health and community engagement. When residents feel confident in their city officials, they are more likely to participate in local initiatives, follow public policies, and contribute to community development. A recent survey asked residents across the city whether they trust their municipal leaders and departments. […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe demolition company responsible for tearing down Pensacola’s historic John Sunday House has been cited by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for potential asbestos-related violations. The 115-year-old structure, located in The Tanyard — a historically African-American neighborhood west of downtown — was razed over the weekend by Maverick Demolition. Although the house sat […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesEscambia County Commission Chairman and District 4 Commissioner Grover Robinson will host a Ferry Pass town hall meeting Tuesday, May 10 from 6–8 p.m. at the Ferry Pass Middle School cafeteria, located at 8355 Yancey Lane. The open forum meeting will provide residents an opportunity to get updated information about community issues and voice their […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesHundreds of gallons of diesel fuel spilled into Pensacola’s Bayou Chico on Tuesday, marking the latest setback for a bayou struggling to overcome more than a century of pollution. The U.S. Coast Guard and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) both responded to the spill Tuesday afternoon near the entrance to Bayou Chico in […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesMost of Donald Trump’s campaign speeches are riddled with insults, and Trump’s stop in Pensacola on Wednesday was no exception. The Republican frontrunner targeted everyone from the media, to his opponents, to the unfortunate technician responsible for the microphone at his podium. After tearing into President Obama’s foreign trade policy, Trump abruptly shifted his attention […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesDonald Trump may have been the headliner at his Pensacola rally this week, but the opening act is getting a lot of attention in their own right. Trump was welcomed to the stage with an unsettling, lip-synched musical tribute from the “USA Freedom Kids” — an upstart girl group comprised of very patriotic preteen performers. […]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteNorthwest Florida congressman Matt Gaetz on Wednesday cast the lone vote in the U.S. House of Representatives against a bill aimed at combating human trafficking. The bill, S.1536 — also referred to as the “Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act” — tasks the U.S. Department of Transportation with designating an official to coordinate human […]