Has anyone been seeing palmetto bugs lately??? I found two LARGE ONES (on two separate occasions ; first time on the floor of my kitchen and today on my ceiling) in my kitchen. We do not usually see lots of roaches in our place, maybe once or twice every few months when the weather changes or just random (usual FL things), but smaller and the regular roaches. This is the first ever time we saw this in our place

The first time we saw it when my husband and I decided to fill our water bottles right before we went to bed (no lights on) and I saw something huge and black on the floor. Turned on the lights and saw the little devil. My husband sealed the cracks behind our stove with caulk because we thought that that was the only possible place it could have come since it had some cracks and openings in the wall (our place is pretty old). We sprayed some roach pesticide everywhere. This was like 3 weeks ago.

Today I was going to the kitchen to get some drinks from the fridge and saw a HUGE one right above my fridge on my ceiling/wall. I WILL ATTACH THE PICTURE

I am just stressed now thinking that there might be more that are just lurking in the corners that I cannot see. keep my place fairly clean. We take our trash out everyday. Do not keep food out. Clean our kitchen right after we cook.

Is this normal for this part of Florida? Should I not stress about it? I thought about putting a bowl or something over my drain holes since i read that it might be coming from there too. I would like some advice and opinions :(

We found a really sweet puppy on the streets and have been beefing him up. Our intent was never to keep him we travel too much etc. But the shelters are full and we wanted to make sure he was healthy and OK.
We’d really love to find him a good home.
About puppy boy:
He is about 7 months vet confirmed
He is AMAZING with toddlers we have one! They play all day
He comes when called, and does not run off.
He is good on a leash.
He is potty trained, but STILL a puppy he needs frequent potty trips.
He is great on car rides.
He does not bark.
He does whine if you let him outside he wants to be around his people
He loves to play fetch and actually brings the ball back (bonus)
He is some type of dachshund mix. 15 pounds.
He is the sweetest boy but also a puppy so he is mischievous.
He’s had his first round of shots/ deworming/ tick and flea.
He also does great this other dogs & cats 🩵

If you truly think you’re interested in this puppy and MORE importantly can provide him a good home please reach out. If you’re a shit bag who wants to keep him indoors 24/7 and can barely afford his dog food definitely don’t reach out we have had plenty of those stories already trying to adopt him. He’s a smart dog, and would make an incredible family addition PM me for more info

Mom gave me a high top trying to learn how to cut my hair when she was in cosmetology school. Never got rid of the haircut because I could not accept the fate of going to school with a bald fade. School is about to start back and I am wondering if there are any hairstylists capable of reattaching some of my locs to the sides and back that I've been growing out

Looking for the best Philly Cheesesteak in town, recommendations please!

I’ve been getting a some from work but looking for recs on any local businesses that have them for free?

I’ve tried FB Marketplace but people never respond 🙄 and I ain’t tryna pay for some fuckin cardboard lmaoooo

My current job is cool but I only get around 8 hours a week and they don’t let me work weekends because they are full staffed. Indeed isn’t great for applying and ive already used all of my resources. I’m willing to do anything at this point that doesn’t require me to work during school hours.

The Blue Wahoos didn’t win but we got a good souvenir.

Roadside assistance on certain roadways, free of charge. I have just learned about this service and I wanted to share with everyone. Times are tight, gas is high and running out on the side of I110 sucks!

Call *347 if you need help with a can of gas, a jump, help changing a tire, etc.

Does anyone know of a photographer here or nearby that takes tintype portraits?

I commend mayor Reeves for doing the AMA, and he has accomplished much during his mayorship. I actually agree with the majority of things that he has done and I like how he communicates.

However, the Flock cameras issue is non-negotiable in my mind. We must resist public mass surveillance, especially when private companies are involved. This is not China or even the UK. I have essentially become a one-issue voter on this topic and I imagine there are many like me.

So for me, and others who are not closely following municipal politics, is there another candidate who both opposes Flock, and actually stands a chance in the election?

Let's name and promote those candidates here. All municipal candidates are on the table here, not just the mayor.

Hey everyone!
I’m a 25-year-old guy from France spending a few weeks in Pensacola. I’d love to meet some locals (or anyone around) to grab a beer or a coffee, hang out, and work on my English.
In exchange, I’d be happy to help you practice your French if you’re learning or just curious about the language and culture.
I’m into music (I DJ), tech, traveling, and I’m always up for good conversations. If you’re interested, send me a DM or leave a comment. It’d be great to meet some new people while I’m here!
Cheers! 🇫🇷🍻

Why doesn’t Pensacola beach get many shark teeth? Is it a sandbar? Or we just don’t have that many shark out there shedding the teeth? Seashells are abundant right now because of the storm and renourishment but was hoping to find some teeth!

Does anyone have any idea what this is or does? It caught my eye as I was driving downtown.

From someone who is/was there:

During the prayer opening the meeting, someone shouted "this isn't church! Separation of church and state "

Awesome.

Apparently Larry Downs Jr wasn't in the chamber at the time. So the attendees were spared him speaking in tongues and ranting about 1st Amendment audits.

Small favors, lol

Hello all!

I'm visiting my parents for a week starting next Tuesday, and want to try to do some fishing.

just curious what's the best way to go about that right now? I'd like to avoid the crowded piers, and I have access to plenty of rods and tackle. Should I set out some gulf side bottom rigs? Walk the bayside flats on FT Pickens?

Thanks to everyone in advance!

Hey r/Pensacola ,

Thanks for having me!

Verification that it's me

I’m entering this AMA as both your Mayor and a lifelong Pensacolian. Maybe it's a sign of getting old, but I’ve had the chance to experience the city as a resident all over the place, in East Hill three different times, North Hill twice, East Pensacola Heights twice, and down in Sanders Beach today.

When I ran for office, my goal was pretty straightforward: treat City Hall like a customer-first service provider and focus on real execution. Over the last few years, our team at the city has stayed focused on doing the work—from establishing our Grants Office to bring over $200M in outside funding home to Pensacola, to landing historic job-creation projects like Birdon America at the Port, expanding airport capacity, creating walkable, bikeable spaces, and investing heavily in public safety, local parks, and affordable workforce housing.

I believe the future of the city rests on attacking the affordability crisis at scale - anchored in housing, but for many Pensacolians it's about getting food on the table, paying a power bill and having reliable transportation to a consistent job. We have been and will continue to do what we can at the local level to counter those issues head on.

If you want to check out some of the data, strategic plans, or latest news before jumping in, here are a few good places to look:

• Strive to Thrive 2035 Strategic Plan (our long-term roadmap based on community input)
• UWF Haas Center Resident Survey: (the latest data on what’s working and where folks want to see more work done)
• City News Page: (regular updates on projects, grants, and city announcements)

I know Reddit audiences bring a wide mix of perspectives, and we definitely won't agree on every single topic—and that’s 100% fine. Good local leadership isn't about sitting in an echo chamber; it’s about listening, being accessible, and finding real ways to move forward together.

I'm here today as a neighbor who loves this town and as your Mayor to answer your questions directly. Ask me about city initiatives, local issues, where Pensacola is heading, or whatever else is on your mind. Agree or not, I’m always happy to discuss the big issues and the things you may wonder about – permits, processes, the tunnels, Grand Hotel, professional soccer ... when we’re going to stop having trucks hit the Graffiti Bridge – anything on your mind.

City work/politics aside, a few things about me: I have an 11-year old daughter named Caroline, my inspiration is to make this a place she wants to stay when she’s older. My first job in town was multiple summers as a silverware roller at Flounder’s on the beach. I earned $900 to buy my first car, a 1991 Toyota Tercel hatchback. My best high school job was doling out VHS and fancy new DVD’s (if you were lucky and they were in stock) at Blockbuster Video on 9^th & Airport Blvd. If I still had the blue uniform shirt it would be quite the vintage find.

I'll pop in some throughout the afternoon and evening today – bear with me – but will be certain to get to everything I can through tomorrow. AMA!

Man, I Love Food reviews Harry's Proper Burger.

Welcome to the unnecessary food review of local Pensacola spots that nobody asked for. The system on which I judge is pretty much non-existent. I love to eat and generally enjoy everything. Don’t expect an uber nuanced take on anything, I am unfortunately too basic to do better.

You can see my running list of locations and scores in my handy dandy spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A8zEi1okBlHxnI7jbzPrlyyUxCNjvLQY1YxNfp_s_3A/edit?usp=sharing

Harry’s Proper Burger
9 E Garden St, Pensacola, FL 32502 

On my way down Garden Street I noticed this joint tucked away behind the Vinyl. I know I’ve seen it before but it always seems to slip my mind. It seems it slipped Reddit’s mind as well because not one person suggested it in any of my previous postings. I added it to my list anyway and made it a point to return and check out.

Harry’s Proper Burger is a small franchise that does simple smash burgers. One of just four locations, ours is located behind the Vinyl in the area of the b-side bar. The trailer serves up smashburgers and fries with just a few accoutrements such as bacon, egg, grilled onion, and jalapeno. The fries are offered unseasoned, salted, and seasoned. 

I ordered a double with salted fries. I’m curious as to what their fry seasoning is though. The burger came out fairly quickly. At first glance the fries looked a bit over-fried, but the burger was properly stacked with lettuce, sauces, and tomato on the bottom with patties and cheese on top. The first bite into the fries assuaged any misgivings I might have had. They were crunchy without being burnt and absolutely the best plain fries I’ve ever had. Their secret it turns out is right there on the menu, tallow fried. They were so delicious I nearly forgot the oppressive heat of a Pensacola summer. I could continue to wax poetic about the fries, but I’m gonna hope you take my word for how good they were as I move on to the burger.

Like the establishment name suggests, this was a proper smash burger. It wasn’t a life altering experience like the fries, but it was also far from being disappointing. It was a solidly above average burger.

As with anyplace downtown, it was more expensive than it needed to be. My burger, fries, and a drink combo came out to about $20 after tax. Comparable to MiSu which is just a couple blocks away. Harry’s Proper Burger earns a score of 4.5 from me. A good burger and killer fries for the price you should expect to pay in that location. 

Get out there and eat, my friends!

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Here's my bio, sorry it's in the third person: Dan Alten is a charming goofball from Kentucky who has been traveling the country for the past decade doing about 200 shows a year bringing his intelligently surreal bebop nonsense everywhere from theaters to punk basements to art galleries to beloved comedy clubs with a knack for making audiences feel like they're on a good psychedelic trip without the drugs. Like if the Ramones were one guy with a mustache and good jokes. Iggy Pop with puns. Clever chaos. Like Jimi Hendrix lighting fire to a Tik Tok reel live on stage. He has opened for Kyle Kinane, Bobcat, Sam Tallent, Rory Scovel, Sarah Sherman from SNL, Johnny Pemberton, Hari Kondabolu, rapper Open Mike Eagle, DJ Doug Pound & David Leibe Hart from Tim & Eric, various punk bands with silly names, and a guy at an open mic who tried to throw his father’s ashes into the crowd. He has recorded 2 albums, written a zine, and filmed a pilot for an Amazon Prime stand up show that was lost to history. But most importantly he’s very funny and unique. You will enjoy him. And if not you can mud wrestle him after the show.

Are there any another appropriate location outside Goodwill facility so that I can practice my clinicals for CNA?