West Florida Healthcare has announced the appointment of Kevin B. Mair, MBA, FACHE, CMPE to the position of Vice President of Cardiovascular Services. In his new role, Mair will oversee all functions…
County Commissioner questions Pensacola Tanyard soil test
Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill has questions about the soil sample tested at the Government Street stormwater site in the Tanyard neighborhood. Mayor Ashton Hayward has insisted that the soil at the…
John Appleyard honored at UWF commencement
The University of West Florida hosted its Fall 2016 Commencement this weekend at the Pensacola Bay Center. Addressing the graduates, UWF President Judy Bense noted the significance of Commencement ceremonies in marking…
Governor honors Escambia County deputies
During last week’s Florida Cabinet meeting, Governor Rick Scott recognized Escambia County Deputies Darren Robinson and Stefan Chamlis with the Medal of Heroism for their bravery and courage when they saved six…
Commissioner Robinson appointed to national county board
Escambia County District 4 Commissioner Grover Robinson was appointed on Friday, Dec. 9 to the National Association of Counties Board of Directors to fill an unexpired term for an at-large seat. The…
Help provide 5,000 blankets, 5,000 meals
As cold weather is upon us and the need is great in Pensacola’s homeless community, Waterfront Rescue Mission is hosting an initiative Warm Blankets, Hot Meals to provide 5,000 blankets and 5,000…
Studer: when micromanaging is effective [podcast]
Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” Quint Studer discussed his upcoming PNJ column on micromanaging. “Sometimes it can be detrimental, a sign of distrust,” said Studer. “Other times, it’s a sign of concern and…
Another county follows Corcoran’s lead, seeks to ban texts during BCC meetings
Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners voted to have the county attorney draft an ordinance banning text messages during commission meetings. Last month, Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran established new rules for lobbyists….
Test sample shows Government Street soil relatively free of Lindane
The plume from the old Escambia County Mosquito Facility is contaminated with Lindane, which was in the pesticides used at the facility. A test of one sample on the soil taken in…
Bense named UWF President Emeritus
Today, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees named Dr. Judith Bense President Emeritus, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Bense will retire as president on Dec. 31, 2016. President Emeritus is an…
How close is Pensacola stormwater project to homes (photos)
The earlier photos we posted don’t give a perspective as to how close the Government Street stormwater construction is to the residences. Dr. Gloria Horning provided these photos:
Pensacola: Morris Court and Tanyard topics of Fricker meeting
Pensacola City Councilwoman Jewel Cannada-Wynn met with her District 7 constituents Wednesday at Fricker Resource Center to primarily discuss what should be done about the troubled Morris Court playground, but the city’s…