City of Pensacola - Government

06/12/2026

🚧Baptist Legacy Campus Update

The demolition of the former Baptist Towers is expected to begin within the next week following permit approval.

Residents will see crews start with Tower One, working floor by floor as demolition progresses.

Abatement is nearly 80% complete and remains on track to finish in July, with all required safety measures in place.

The full demolition is expected to be completed by December 2026 or January 2027, followed by site restoration and clean-up through June 2027.

To learn more about the project, please join us for the next Sidewalk Talk on July 21 at 7 a.m. at the project site.

For further updates and project information, visit formerbaptistdemolition.com.

06/12/2026

Movies in the Park is back tomorrow at Hunter Ampitheater at Community Maritime Park with a showing of Lilo & Stitch!

The event starts at 6 p.m.!

06/12/2026

We’ve got a fun crossover episode on Palafox!

Sarah from Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique is learning how to make chocolate-covered strawberries with Kelsey from Peterbrooke Chocolatier Pensacola Palafox, while Kelsey is getting a lesson from Sarah on how to pick the perfect summer outfit.

Stay tuned for more fun collaborations between your favorite downtown businesses. We’ll see you on Palafox! 🙂

06/12/2026

As a reminder, join the City of Pensacola for a public meeting on Tuesday, June 16 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Pensacola Library (239 N. Spring Street) to learn about the Bayfront Parkway Landscaping Design Project.

Residents and visitors can hear about how the project will enhance the future shared-use path, which is currently underway by the Florida Department of Transportation.

The design project on Bayfront Parkway from South Tarragona Street to North 14th Avenue will include landscaping, trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and amenities designed to create a more attractive and comfortable space for walking and biking.

The public meeting will be a listening and input session, providing participants the chance to offer feedback on the project’s conceptual design.

Community feedback will be considered as final construction documents are developed, with completion anticipated by the end of 2026.

Funding for the project will be provided by FDOT following the anticipated summer 2028 completion of the shared-use path.

For more information on the project, visit https://cvcpl.us/QZJqWvv or contact City of Pensacola Transportation Planner Caitlin Cerame at [email protected]

06/11/2026

This week, our Pensacola Fire Department and Public Works crew, began their hurricane season prep by teaming up for a joint training session focused on chainsaw use and safety.

In the aftermath of a hurricane, there are downed trees everywhere which is why it is essential to take swift, safe, and decisive action in case of an emergency.

Our City of Pensacola teams are ready to answer the call and serve our community in times of need, but there are also some things you can do to be prepared if a storm should arise.

Be by having enough non-perishable food, water, and medicine to last each person in your family for a minimum of one week.

For a list of what to include in your kit, visit ready.gov/kit

06/11/2026

The groundbreaking for the Fricker Resource Center Renovations is set for Wednesday, June 17!

Funded by nearly $10 million in grants which were awarded in 2023, along with Local Options Sales Tax funding, this transformational renovation will turn Fricker Resource Center into a multi-purpose facility that will serve the community now and for generations to come.

The center is set to reopen in June 2027 with a new career lab, more space for wellness, extra parking spaces, stormwater resiliency, senior places and an ADA compliant playground.

Also, there will be renovations to the entryway, kitchen, library and more.

For more information, please visit www.frcrenovation.com.

06/10/2026

Progress is moving forward on the New Palafox Project!

The next phase of construction is officially underway, with crews currently working on E. Zarragossa Street and Fred Levin Way.

Once complete, work will continue on E. Romana and E. Intendencia Streets as the transformation of downtown keeps gaining momentum.

In the meantime, there’s still plenty to enjoy! Take a stroll beneath the vibrant Umbrella Sky installation, made possible by the Downtown Improvement Board, and experience firsthand the exciting changes happening along New Palafox.

Whether you're shopping, dining, exploring, or simply passing through, something new is taking shape every day.

Follow along and stay up to date at thenewpalafox.com!

06/10/2026

Our crews have made strong progress in clearing the backlog of yard debris in the city.

All yard waste routes are now being completed within three working days of their regular pickup day. Garbage and recycling routes remain on schedule.

With all that progress made, collection schedules will change due to the Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 19.

Next week, THURSDAY routes will be collected on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, and FRIDAY routes will be collected on THURSDAY, JUNE 18.

Monday and Tuesday customers will see no change. The changes only apply to City of Pensacola Sanitation Services Customers.

Also, City of Pensacola offices and facilities will be closed in observance of the holiday on Friday, June 19.

Osceola Golf Course and Roger Scott Tennis Center will remain open during the holiday, while Cecil T. Hunter Pool will have its Session 1 Open Swim from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

06/09/2026

The City of Pensacola has selected Steve Baham as the Economic Development Director and Joel Holmes as the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, adding more than 45 years of combined experience and knowledge to city leadership.

As Economic Development Director, Steve will lead the city’s Economic Development Department and Community Redevelopment Agency which is responsible for developing and implementing long-range strategic plans for the city’s economic development initiatives.

Most recently, he served as Economic Development Director for Citrus County, Florida, where he led the county’s economic development strategy with a focus on business recruitment, retention, redevelopment, infrastructure readiness, and long-term tax base growth.

Prior to that, Steve spent nearly 15 years with Louisiana Economic Development.

Joel served as Executive Director of the Bainbridge-Decatur County Recreation Authority in Georgia, where he led major facility improvements, expanded programming, and increased organizational revenue and community participation.

A Certified Parks and Recreation Executive, Joel previously served as Director of Recreation and Parks for the City of Albany and as Vice Chair of the Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau.

As Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, he will assist the Parks and Recreation Director in overseeing the department’s operations, including managing parks, recreational facilities, and community programs to ensure high-quality recreational services for the Pensacola community.

For more information, visit https://cvcpl.us/ySUS5s6

06/09/2026

See ⬇ for project updates from Pensacola Parks & Recreation

Work Completed June 1-5, 2026
1. Repaired rotten boards on ramp to score booth at Exchange Park
2. Replaced bench slats on benches at Wyer Park
3. Replaced damaged valve box at Seville Square
4. Replaced irrigation valve at 850 S Palafox
5. Repaired Playground at Maritime Park
6. Layed sod on worn sections of all football fields
7. Monitored installed sod to ensure establishment.
8. Pressure washed Playground Equipment at Hitzman Park
9. Lights to basketball courts at Hollice Willimas completed
10. Repair to damaged wall in Bayview Parking lot completed

Work scheduled June 8-12, 2026:
1. Hollice Williams tree trimming
2. Hollice Williams gazebo pressure washing
3. Wayside Park mowing
4. Valve box replacement Plaza DeLuna
5. Baycliff Estates Park pressure washing
6. Florida Square overgrowth clean-up
7. Lavallet Park sidewalk clearance trimming
8. Bryan Park rotten wood repair
9. Seville Square valve box replacement
10. Legion-field pressure washing