The New York Times reports that a new study, financed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, show that most Vietnam War veterans who had persistent post-traumatic stress a decade or more after…
Feinberg defend his old boss, BP
CNBC asked Ken Feinberg about BP’s dispute over its settlement concerning the 2010 BP Oil Disaster. Of course, Feinberg did it better…so he asserts. See video.
Gulf Dead Zone continues to loom
This week the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium released their annual measurement of the Gulf Dead Zone, which measured 5,008 square miles, almost as large as the state of Connecticut. The Dead Zone…
Pensacola Seafood Festival announces music line-up
The 2014 Pensacola Seafood Festival entertainment lineup includes indie rock, country and even a competitor from NBC’s The Voice. Among the acts to perform are southern rock and soul band JJ Grey…
Public forum for School Board District 3 race, Aug. 9
The candidates running for District 3 School Board seat will be in a debate Aug. 9, 9 -11 a.m. It will be held at ACTS Life Center, 2101 N. Pace Blvd.
ECSO and U.S. Marshalls apprehend fugitive linked to heroin ring
Escambia County Deputies and the U.S. Marshall’s Task Force apprehended James Jonathan Mitchell, 50, who was being sought on a revoked bond. After receiving numerous tips from the community, Mitchell was located…
Bristow appointed to Florida Council on Arts and Culture
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced two appointments to the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Jamie Bristow, 45, of Pensacola, is the president of Nonprofit Match Inc. She fills a vacant seat…
350 Pensacola: Mayor Patsy Parker on Climate Change
350 Pensacola hosts “Preparing Our Communities for Climate Change,” a presentation by Mayor Patsy Parker of Perdido Beach, Alabama. In November 2013, Parker was selected as a member of President Obama’s Task…
Derrick Brooks: A Hall of Fame Journey (video)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a six-part series on the life of Pensacola native Derrick Brooks, who was inducted in the NFL Hall of Fame this past weekend. The first part of…
Christmas in August: Santa Rosa could get new patrol cars. Thank you, Escambia County
WEAR TV reports Santa Rosa County Sheriff Wendell Hall is planning some upgrades thanks to the influx of cash from Escambia County for housing the Escambia inmates. Since the Escambia County Jail…
PYP election survey has some surprises
A hundred-plus people attended the August 5 Candidate Forum at Seville Quarter, hosted by PYP, the Greater Pensacola Chamber, and Seville Rotary. Pictures of the event can be found here on the…
Pensacola Children’s Chorus to hold new member auditions at Zion Hope, Aug. 13
The Pensacola Children’s Chorus will be holding new member auditions on Wednesday, August 13, 4:30-6:30 pm at Zion Hope Baptist Church, 201 W. Leonard Street for rising 4th–12th grade students. Auditions are…