Category: Business
Escalators being replaced at airport
Pensacola International Airport will begin work next week to replace one of two airport escalators, kicking off renovations to modernize airport facilities and enhance the…
FP&L chairman, CEO resigns
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Eric Silagy, chairman, president and CEO of Florida Power & Light and a prominent figure…
Free Tax Help Available from United Way of West Florida
Pensacola, FL – People can start booking appointments Wednesday, January 25, to get their taxes filed for free through VITA, United Way of West Florida’s Volunteer Income…
FAA explains Jan. 11 computer glitch
Official statement from FAA: A preliminary FAA review of last week’s outage of the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system determined that contract personnel unintentionally…
DeSantis targets prescription drug ‘middlemen’
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Calling for “long overdue reforms,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday outlined proposed legislation that would…
Southwest takes action to improve
During the holidays, Southwest Airlines had a major meltdown as the winter forced several cancellations. This is the letter CEO/President Bob Jordan to Southwest customers:…
DIB Board Vacancy
Mayor D.C. Reeves is accepting applications to be considered for a vacant position on the Downtown Improvement Board. Qualified individuals interested in serving on the…
Podcast: ‘Sacred’ executive producer responds to criticism – transcript added
Elrico Tunstall and his attorney, Chris Crawford, appeared on WCOA this morning. They discussed the non-disclosure agreement for the distribution of the movie Sacred. They…
Celebrate National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to recognize the importance of giving blood and celebrating this gift of life’s impact of those who…
Visit Pensacola promotes Stacey, Man and Samuel
Visit Pensacola is pleased to announce the promotion of three team members within the organization. Previously, Director of Marketing & Communications Nicole Stacey was promoted…
Let FCC know about your internet service
Escambia County residents are encouraged to validate the accuracy of the Federal Communications Commission’s new national broadband map. The map details where internet service is…
Chappie James Bridge close to opening all lanes
From the Florida Department of Transportation: Date: Sunday, Jan. 8 through Saturday, Jan. 14 Time: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Location: Pensacola Bay Bridge Description:…
Gulf Winds announces new scholarship
Gulf Winds and the Gulf Winds Cares Foundation is now accepting applications to their annual academic scholarship program. The program offers five scholarships, each worth…
Lily Hall builds its food and bar staff
Lily Hall’s Food and Beverage General Manager is Jennifer Gray. She served as the manager of a high-volume establishment on Memphis’s world-famous Beale Street. She…
Escambia Children’s Trust not advancing cash or paying for buildings
The Escambia Children’s Trust Board of Directors met yesterday and made the decision not to advance cash to providers because of concerns over tracking and…
Telling Pensacola’s Story, with Mayor D.C. Reeves
The Jan. 5 issue is now available online, and the print edition hits the stands tomorrow. Telling Pensacola’s Story At the Heartland Summit hosted by…
Gannett columnist finds new job
City & State announced that veteran state government reporter and columnist Bill Cotterell, who was let go by News Journal’s parent company, Gannett, in the…
Miami Herald has more details on Amtrak’s possible expansion
The PNJ reports online today that Amtrak’s Sunset Ltd may return. The groundwork has been done to reopen a passenger train service between Mobile and…
Podcast: Sacred to hold auditions on Saturday, Jan. 7
Elrico Tunstall, the brainchild behind the pulse-pounding drama, “Sacred,” has been working 11 years to make this dream become a reality. Filmed exclusively in Pensacola,…
Man killed by train, Biloxi CEO
On Monday, Dec. 26, Terry Glenn Barclay was killed by train when failed to get off the tracks near Scenic Highway. The co-founder and CEO…
