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2026 Pensacola Supplier Development Exchange Aug. 27
Small business owners are invited to attend the 2026 Pensacola Supplier Development Exchange Thursday, Aug. 27. The Exchange is a forum for small businesses to learn about government contracting, network, and showcase their products and services.

City, Habitat Writing the Next Chapter in Attainable Housing with Jackson Street Project
The partnership between Pensacola Habitat for Humanity and the City to build nine new, affordable homes on East Jackson Street took another step toward bringing permanent affordable housing to the site of the former Malcolm Yonge Center.

Weekly Meeting Schedule Aug. 17- Aug. 21, 2026
The City of Pensacola Weekly Meeting Schedule for Aug. 17- Aug. 21, 2026.

Florida’s roundest house is back on the market
Arguably Florida’s most globular home is once again for sale. Located at 634 Silvershore Dr. in Pensacola, this Monolithic home was built in 2007 by Bill Magenheimer and his wife Margo after their previous home was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan. “We got married after Hurricane Ivan…

City of Pensacola Celebrates Pallet Shelter Program
The City of Pensacola and Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola celebrated a full-circle moment Thursday morning with the grand opening of New Horizons Village, a pallet shelter transitional housing community.
City Receives $9 Million State Grant To Support Shipbuilding Infrastructure at Port
The Governor’s Job Growth Grant Fund is investing $9 million in the effort to establish Birdon America Inc.’s, Southeastern headquarters in Pensacola.

Pensacola International Airport Awarded Grant For New K-9
A federal grant will help Pensacola International Airport acquire a new explosives detection K-9.
Weekly Meeting Schedule Aug. 10 – Aug. 14, 2026
The City of Pensacola Weekly Meeting Schedule for Aug. 10-Aug. 14, 2026. This week's meeting schedule covers: Pensacola City Council Agenda Conference, City Council Budget Workshop to review and discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget, and more.

Public Encouraged to Provide Input through Fair Housing Survey
Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, the City of Pensacola, and the Emerald Coast Regional Council are seeking valuable input from the public about access to housing by conducting a Fair Housing Survey.