An Open Letter to the Citizens of Pensacola

Once again stories of the City's legal fees are circulating. Those stories do not give you all of the facts regarding the City's position and its defense of lawsuits which have been brought against it by others.

Read the letter here.

Ceremonial Signing of the Triumph Gulf Coast Bill

On Monday, June 5th, Governor Rick Scott ceremonially signed the new Triumph Gulf Coast bill. This bill makes $300 million available to benefit communities in the Panhandle and helps ensure their continued economic growth.

Watch video of the ceremony here.

Fiesta of Five Flags

It was a fun filled evening on the streets of downtown Pensacola this passed Friday. Pen Air Federal Credit Union @penair hosted the Grand Fiesta parade. This family friendly event is one of the key events of the Fiesta season and been part of the festivities since the Fiesta of Five Flags began in 1949. 

Angels in the Outfield

On Monday, June 12th at 5:30 p.m. the Blue Wahoos, Blue Angel Association and the City of Pensacola are bringing you "Blue Angels in the Outfield." 

Come down to the Blue Wahoos stadium to join the Blue Angels in pregame fun and festivities, autographs, and photographs. The Naval Aviation Museum will be at this event as well with some historical Blue Angels memorabilia.

INSTAGRAM: Photo of the Week

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@cityofpensacola. Your image could be featured in the next UPwords newsletter. We'd love to see your photos! Photo credit: @atownx