Pensacola FL

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Pensacola to launch discounted parking permits Oct. 1

Pensacola residents will soon pay less to park downtown. Beginning Oct. 1, the city will roll out a new parking permit system that offers a 50% discount for residents and a $10 monthly pass for seniors. Mayor D.C. Reeves announced the changes at his weekly press conference Tuesday, framing the...
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Pensacola men ages 19 and 21 get prison time for converting pistol to machinegun

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Two Pensacola men were sentenced to three years in prison for converting a pistol to a machinegun, according to the US Attorney's Office. Kewhan Landrum, 19, was sentenced to three years, while Deyonte’ Betties, 21, received three years and four months. They both previously pleaded guilty...
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LOCAL WEATHER REPORT MONDAY 8-25-25

Local weather report for Monday, August 25. This report updates during the day. Today our temperature will range from a low of 69° to a high of 93°. Sunrise is 6:20 AM and Sunset 7:19 PM . Today will be sunny with afternoon clouds. There is a 0% chance of rain in the morning , 15% chance of rain in the afternoon and...
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Balance Aesthetics Celebrates One Year in Business

I am always down to check out new spas in town and my latest spa day took place at Balance Aesthetics. It just so happens, Balance is celebrating their first birthday all month long. Like most women, I am a fan of any and all things self-care, especially if the end result includes a youthful glow. Well, Balance...
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Escambia County Fire Rescue looking to fill 11 vacant spots

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County Fire Rescue now has 11 open positions with a $3 hourly increase granted by Escambia County Commissioners in May, bringing the hourly rate up from $13 to $16. The ECFR team is ready to hire and train as quickly as possible, but it all starts with passing the […]
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Affordable Housing “Significantly” Impacts Airmen

Airmen are living in the northern parts of Santa Rosa and Okaloosa County, where housing is more affordable, worsening traffic on local roadways, per a presentation today to the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners by 1st Special Operations Wing Commander Col. Patrick Dierig. Dierig outlined four...
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Adios, Veo Scooters

Mayor D.C. Reeves announced today that Pensacola will terminate its contract with VEO scooters effective November 1, citing resident survey data showing a clear majority of concerns about the program’s value to the community. Speaking at his weekly press conference on August 26, Reeves explained that while VEO had...
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Trending Stories – Monday, Aug. 26, 2026

The top read concerned the federal indictment of Justin J. Wright in connection with the fire bombing of a vehicle near the home of Escambia County Clerk Pam Childers. The actual complaint has been sealed because the FBI is looking for the ringleader of an alleged extortion attempt of Childers and for putting her and...
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Daily Outtakes: American Magic Sparks Pensacola’s Maritime Renaissance

The construction of the headquarters for one of the world’s premier sailing organizations is on schedule, marking what Mayor D.C. Reeves believes could spark a maritime renaissance for the Port of Pensacola and his city. American Magic, the official U.S. challenger for the America’s Cup, should receive its...
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Pensacola Bay Oysters in Critical Condition

The Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program released its 2025 State of the Bays Report today, revealing critical conditions for oyster populations in the Pensacola Bay System while showing stability in seagrass habitats across both watersheds. What? The biennial report, which serves as a comprehensive assessment...

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