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Pensacola News Journal

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Blue Angels pilot Scott Laux removed from team for failing to uphold standards

A Blue Angels pilot has been removed from the team for failing to uphold the standards expected of team members, according to the Navy. Maj. Scott Laux, the opposing solo flying jet No. 6 and second-year member of the Blue Angels, was removed from the flight demonstration squadron and will not perform in the homecoming air show celebrating NAS Pensacola's 200-year anniversary , Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) confirmed to the News Journal Nov. 6. "Blue Angel #6 was removed from the team for failing to uphold the standards expected of members of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron and will not participate in the team's remaining performance this season," CNATRA's public affairs office said in an emailed statement. A public affairs officer for CNATRA could not immediately provide the date that Laux was removed from the team or the circumstances that led to Laux's removal. It appears the U.S. Navy removed Laux's photo and bio under the Blue Angels' list of pilots on its official website. During the NAS Pensacola Homecoming Air Show , the team flew five jets instead of the standard six. Who is Maj. Scott Laux? Maj. Scott Laux is from Chantilly, Virginia, and graduated from

Pensacola, FL · 2d

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6 Things Floridians Learned When Wawa Moved In

When Wawa opened its first Pensacola store in December 2024, people were lined up around the corner by 6:45 a.m. Floridians have watched Wawa spread across the state since 2012, and it’s brought more than coffee. Here’s what Floridians learned when Wawa moved in. 1. Hurricane Response. Wawa...

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Pensacola News Journal

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Election results, Blue Angels and Hugh Jackman in Pensacola's top news

It was another news-packed week in Pensacola with the 2026 midterm elections happening on Tuesdsay, news that a Blue Angels pilot was removed from the team coming to light during its homecoming air show and a surprise visit from Hugh Jackman. With a subscription to the Pensacola News Journal , you will receive full access to the work done by our journalists and photographers as they head out every day to help inform and explain the important issues affecting your community. Who won Escambia, Santa Rosa races? Latest Florida election results Races for Pensacola City Council, Escambia Board of County Commissioners, Santa Rosa School Board, Milton Mayor and more were decided in the Florida general election on Tuesday. In Florida elections, the winner is the candidate with the most votes, even if they don't win an outright majority. However, a 60% majority is required to pass constitutional amendments. Here's a look at the election results: Election results: Who won Escambia, Santa Rosa races? Latest Florida election results Pensacola staple V. Paul's closes after 12 years V. Paul’s Italian Ristorante has permanently closed its doors at 29 Palafox Place after 12 years serving Pensacola. The restaurant shared in a social media

Pensacola, FL · 1d

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'Keep it separate': Escambia County warns mixed storm debris piles could delay pickup

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County is sounding the alarm saying they are running into some issues clearing debris from Hurricane Isaias. The problem is some people are putting all the debris into one pile. Right now, haulers are crisscrossing the county. But they can't haul away debris that's been...

Escambia County, FL · 3d

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Some Pensacola neighborhoods flagged as eligible for FPL underground power line conversion

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Florida Power and Light is continuing its campaign to expand its underground power lines. This week, some Pensacola residents were told their neighborhood is eligible for the conversion. The Storm Secure Underground Program (SSUP) says the swap from overhead to underground would make the grid more storm...

Pensacola, FL · 2d

Pensacola News Journal

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Developer gets OK to rewrite OLF 8 master plan, despite residents' concerns

Escambia County commissioners unanimously approved a series of major land-use and zoning changes for the OLF 8 property in Beulah on Nov. 5, clearing another significant hurdle for a controversial development that has divided residents over its departure from the county's original vision for the property. The 5-0 votes included changing the property's future land-use designation to mixed-use urban, adopting a new master plan and design code proposed by Tri-W Development and Catalyst, and approving related zoning changes for the massive development now being marketed as Outlying Fields. The decisions represent a major victory for developer Chad Henderson and his partners, who have argued that the original master plan developed by DPZ CoDesign needed to be revised to reflect market conditions and make the project financially feasible. But the changes have drawn sustained opposition from residents who fear the county is abandoning its original promise to use the former Navy airfield primarily to attract high-paying jobs, while replacing a carefully designed walkable community with more conventional residential development. The developers are under contract to purchase approximately 370 acres of the original 540-acre property for about $28.4 million, while the county retains approximately 170 acres for economic development and job creation.

Escambia County, FL · 3d

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Three Baldwin County Commissioners Recognized as Their Terms Come to an End

Gruber, Ball and McKenzie leave a lasting impact on Baldwin County. Baldwin County, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County is honoring three longtime commissioners as they conclude their time in public office. Commissioners Charles "Skip" Gruber, Jeb Ball, and Matt McKenzie are being recognized for their years of dedication and service to the county and its residents. Each has devoted significant time to addressing community needs and guiding the county through years of change. Their contributions have been credited with shaping Baldwin County's direction and future.

Baldwin County, AL · 3d

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Escambia County Public Schools Foundation Awarded Over $100,000 In Classroom Grants

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Escambia County Public Schools Foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $100,012.75 to teachers, schools, and departments across the district for the 2026-2027 school year. The funding was distributed through the foundation’s Grants for Excellence program, with support from the Consortium of Florida Education Foundation and the...

Escambia County, FL · 18h

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Celebrate Veterans Day with parades and more

The City of Crestview will host a Veterans Day parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The parade will also recognize America’s 250th. The parade will proceed on Main Street in downtown Crestview. Crestview native and bronze medalist Mia Manganello will be the grand marshal. Veterans Day Celebration on...

Crestview, FL · 2d

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Baldwin County officials move forward with transportation improvements on county road

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Baldwin County, AL Commission Facebook page posted information on Wednesday on some of the action taken that day by the commission. Pleasant Road Extension Project Moves into Design Phase. The Commission approved engineering design services for the Pleasant Road Extension Project, advancing efforts to improve...

Baldwin County, AL · 15h

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Last-Ditch Effort to Save the Historic “SS United States” Comes Days Ahead of Ship’s Planned Sinking

A preservation foundation sued to stop Florida officials from sinking “America’s Flagship” to create the world’s largest artificial reef off the coast of Pensacola

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d

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17 Veterans Will Sail an Engineless Viking Ship From Denmark to Pensacola

An open-deck Viking ship with no engine is scheduled to leave Roskilde, Denmark, on June 1, 2027, bound for Pensacola, Florida. The vessel will carry 25 men and women, including 17 military veterans. The Vinlandferth expedition will use a square sail and 18 oars to cross the North Atlantic before...

Pensacola, FL · 7h

WKRG News 5

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ALDOT seeks public input on Highway 31 improvements in Baldwin County

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Alabama Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a proposed Highway 31 project in Baldwin County. The proposal would affect the area of U.S. 31 at US 90/98 and State Route 225. According to an ALDOT news release, a public meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 10, from […]

Baldwin County, AL · 3d

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Blue Angels wrap 2026 show season at NAS Pensacola Homecoming Airshow

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Hundreds of thousands of fans made their way to NAS Pensacola to catch the grand finale of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels' show season on Saturday. The 2026 homecoming airshow marked the end of the demonstration squadron's performance. They closed out this year with 32 shows nationwide.

Pensacola, FL · 1d

The Money Overview

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Baldwin County, Ala. homeowners 65 and older with taxable income of $12,000 or less can be exempted from all property taxes, and new owners file by Dec. 31

Homeowners in Baldwin County, Ala., who are 65 or older and report $12,000 or less in taxable income on the federal return can be exempted from all property taxes on their primary residence, the county Revenue Commission says. The category is called H-3, and the county’s page says it leaves the owner “totally exempted from […] The post Baldwin County, Ala. homeowners 65 and older with taxable income of $12,000 or less can be exempted from all property taxes, and new owners file by Dec. 31 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Baldwin County, AL · 2d

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Drainage improvements announced in one Baldwin County city

FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Foley says in a press release it is building new sidewalks and a drainage system in the Mills community. FOLEY — Work is underway on a project that will provide more pedestrian access and improve drainage in the Mills Community with other areas of Foley.

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A Pageant Competitor and a Potter Walk Into Military Repair Shops and Win

Diana Diaz Zamora started competing in pageants around age 14. Later she launched her own wedding-planning business. Then she watched a video of Sailors working a carrier flight deck and called a Navy recruiter, then walked into his office the next day. Carter Degraffenried took a quieter road. At Nellis...

Pensacola, FL · 2d

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Some Orange Beach Residents Could Soon Have New Street Addresses

Baldwin County 911 says changes will improve emergency response. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Some Orange Beach residents could soon receive new street addresses. Baldwin County 911 is preparing changes that will affect certain city streets. Affected residents should receive notification letters. Officials say the changes are intended to improve public safety and emergency response.

Orange Beach, AL · 1d

OBA

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Baldwin County Housing Market Sees Higher Prices And Fewer Listings

Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — Average residential sales prices increased across both resort and traditional markets in October 2026, according to the latest monthly statistical report from Baldwin REALTORS®. In the Resort Area—defined by ZIP codes 36511, 36542, 36547, and 36561—the average residential sales price rose to...

Baldwin County, AL · 2d