City of Pensacola - Government

08/19/2026

On this week’s Minute with the Mayor, I talk about what it means to me to be re-elected as your mayor, as well as the benefits of our city’s after-school program.

Tune in!

For more information about the City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation After-School program, visit https://www.cityofpensacola.com/1196/After-School-Program

To watch the mayor’s full news conference, click https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvW7UEH19EQ

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

🚧Fricker Resource Center Renovation Update

In the coming weeks, the walls will begin going up, and the new facility will take shape.

The renovations are funded by nearly $10 million in grants awarded in 2023 and some Local Option Sales Tax Funds (LOST).

When finished, the revitalized center will feature a STEM lab, career lab, senior center, enhanced health and wellness access, ADA-compliant playground updates, a multi-purpose field, additional green space and more.

The Fricker Resource Center project is part of the city’s Direction 25 initiative, a nearly $22 million effort to invest and revitalize parks and public recreation spaces across our city.

To learn more about the project, visit www.frcrenovation.com.

08/17/2026

Democracy is a participation sport.

Tomorrow is Election Day for the Aug. 18 Primary. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. To check your polling place visit: https://escambiavotes.gov/where-to-vote

As a reminder, since the 2024 and 2025 elections, polling places have changed for four City of Pensacola precincts – Precincts 14, 31, 98, and 106.

PRECINCT 14: (Fricker Resource Center): While Fricker is closed for renovations, voters should go to the Pensacola Main Library, 239 N. Spring St.

PRECINCT 31: After being at the Pensacola Main Library for the 2024 and 2025 Elections, Precinct 31 is back at Christ Church Pensacola, 18 W. Wright St.

PRECINCT 98: Now votes at Bethel AME Church, 511 Woodland Drive.

PRECINCT 106: Now votes at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 7979 N. Ninth Ave.

If you are unsure of your precinct, check your voter registration card, visit EscambiaVotes.gov/where-to-vote, or call the Elections office at (850) 595-3900.

08/17/2026

🚧Beginning tomorrow, Aug. 18, City of Pensacola contracted crews will continue repairing trip-and-fall hazards on sidewalks throughout the East Hill area. Residents can expect dust suppression and minimal noise during this process. This process is expected to be completed by mid-September 2026.

Earlier this summer, crews began repairing trip-and-fall hazards in the Old East Hill area. The purpose of the repairs is to increase safety while adhering to ADA-compliance requirements. Sidewalks in this area are listed on the city’s ADA Sidewalk Survey map, which shows a high concentration of minor-to-moderate trip hazards that can be easily improved for compliance.

To address other areas of the city that require more extensive repairs, there are various projects in the works.

View the ADA Sidewalk Survey map here: https://www.cityofpensacola.com/2961/ADA-Sidewalk-Survey

Contact the City of Pensacola Engineering at 850-435-1685 for more information.

08/17/2026

Heads up Pensacola, the dangerous heat continues into this week!

🔥A heat advisory is currently in effect until 8 p.m. tonight.

✅Afternoon temperatures will climb into the low 90’s, with heat indices reaching 108° to 112°.

🌧️Isolated to scattered showers and storms are possible this afternoon. While that could briefly cool down the area, any relief would be temporary.

✅Any storm that develops could also produce frequent lightning, heavy rainfall, and strong wind gusts.

Take precautions today and throughout the week, as the excessive heat will continue along with additional Heat Advisories.

08/16/2026

Threw away your City of Pensacola Sanitation Holiday Collection Schedule? Click here to see and print a new schedule: https://pcola.co/SanitationHolidaySchedule

You can also sign up for text message and email notifications from the city's Sanitation Services to stay informed of garbage, recycling, bulk, and yard waste collection changes: https://pcola.co/PensacolaSanitationNotifications

08/15/2026

Crews from Lumos and Bluestreak, who install fiber optic cable for T-Mobile and AT&T, have kicked off 17 new installations in city rights-of-way in the following areas:

➡️District 1 | AT&T and Lumos (8.26-11.26) | Keystone Road, Langley Avenue, Durango Drive, Durango Circle, Primrose Drive, Flax Road, Limestone Road, Leesway Boulevard, Yesteroaks Place, Leesway Circle, Leesway Terrace, Hidden Oak Drive
➡️District 3 | AT&T (8.26-11.26) | Shadesview Drive, Balmoral Drive, Livingston Drive, Woodcliff Drive, Creighton Road
➡️District 5 | AT&T and Lumos (8.26-12.26) | Chadwick Street, Kenneth Street, North Davis Highway, North 14th Avenue, East Fisher Street, North 15th Avenue, East Cross Street, East Hatton Street, East Scott Street, North 17th Avenue, North 18th Avenue, North 16th Avenue, East Yonge Street, North 13th Avenue, East Leonard Street, East Baars Street, East Hayes Street
➡️District 6 | Lumos (8.26-12.26) | North 6th Avenue, North 7th Avenue, North Davis Highway, East Strong Street, East Cervantes Street
District 7 | AT&T (8.26-9.26) | North F Street, West Chase Street, West Gregory Street, North G Street

T-Mobile | If you have questions about these projects, contact Lumos at [email protected] or call 800-905-9017.

AT&T | If you have questions about these projects, contact Eddie Thompson, AT&T Florida, Regional Director, External & Legislative Affairs, [email protected].