The Lt. Governor will talk about the Syrian refugee program; Dr. Meadows on Gov. Scott’s ‘Ready, Set, Work’ Challenge; and John Naybors will talk about Bayou Chico dredging. All on “Pensacola Speaks”…
Sacred Heart Hosts Christmas Tree Lighting
Sacred Heart Hospital will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. All community members are welcome to attend. The tree will be lit by this…
‘Stand Your Ground’ measure fails in House
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A National Rifle Association-backed measure that could have made it easier legally for people to claim self-defense in shooting incidents failed to get through…
Escambia to try out alcohol ban in beach business core
In an effort to address crime, commerce and “quality of life†issues, Escambia County officials have decided to try out an open-container ban for the core area of Pensacola Beach. The move…
Florida Chamber announces its 2016 legislative agenda
Press release: As the Florida Chamber enters its 100th year of fighting for business, the Florida Chamber of Commerce today unveiled its 2016 Competitiveness Agenda – a comprehensive legislative agenda that focuses…
Podcast: Underhill on Bayou Chico clean-up
Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill yesterday appeared on News Talk 1370’s ‘Pensacola Speaks’ to talk about the brewing controversy surrounding the dredging of Bayou Chico. Underhill said: “The county purchased the Jackson…
ACLU questions West Florida High disciplinary recommendations
The ACLU has asked the Escambia County School Board to not approve Superintendent Malcolm Thomas’ recommendation for disciplinary reassignment for the West Florida High students involved in “panting†incident in early October….
Mayor and City Council violated its policies with radio tower lease
The Pensacola City Council ratified its policy for the disposition (by sale or lease) of city-owned real property on the day Mayor Ashton Hayward and the council were sworn into office on…
Folds of Honor founder on Pensacola Speaks today
Volition America—the half marathon and 5K movement founded by Major Dan Rooney (ret.) to benefit Folds of Honor—national race series will conclude the 2015 season in Downtown, Pensacola on December 5th. The…
Local lawmakers join call to Gov. Scott to suspend the UN Refugee Resettlement Program in Florida
Press Release: Representative Doug Broxson, Senator Greg Evers, Representative Mike Hill, Representative Neil Combee, along with other members of the Florida Legislature, requested today that Governor Scott suspend the UN refugee resettlement…
Mayor Hayward appointed by Gov. Scott to state commission
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward has been appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to the Florida Commission on Community Service (Volunteer Florida). Gov. Scott also reappointed local attorney Kerry Schultz of the Fountain, Schultz…
Miller warns about relocation of Syrian refugees to U.S.
Congressman Jeff Miller issued this statement today: “As a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, it is abundantly clear to me that this Administration has no plan for screening…