Todd Wilcox is running for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate. Who is Todd Wilcox? This is what he said on “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday: I grew in Florida. I was one…
Escambia County School District owes feds half a million dollars
The Escambia County School District has been found to be out of compliance in how it has handled Pell Grants at George Stone Area Vocational Technical Center, according to a U.S. Department…
Paint the Town Pink this Friday at Gallery Night
Press release: This weekend’s Gallery Night is shaping up to be more than just a fun time for the entire family, it’s also a good way to support a great cause. In…
Rick Scott is not running, but PAC rakes in cash
SCOTT COMMITTEE NEARS $3.5M FOR YEAR A political committee that plays a key role for Gov. Rick Scott raised $118,300 in September, bringing its total this year to about $3.45 million, according…
Pensacola Senior Expo at Bayview Senior Center, Saturday, Oct. 17
Press release: The Bayview Senior Center is hosting a Senior Expo on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with information on health, wellness and community resources for seniors and…
Podcast: DeSantis talks about his U.S. Senate campaign
Congressman Ron DeSantis, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, is in Pensacola. He came on “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday. He said that Rep. Kevin McCarthy made the right decision to drop out of…
Bob Cole pleads no contest to Sunshine violation
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that on October 12, 2015 Santa Rosa County Commissioner Robert A. “Bob†Cole entered a plea of no contest to one count of a non-criminal violation…
Governors trek to Cuba
The U.S. trade embargo on Cuba has not been lifted, but governors have traveled to the country since the re-establishment of diplomatic relations. The Pew Charitable Trusts reports Gov. Andrew Cuomo of…
Wilkins may have inside track for assistant city administrator post
Keith Wilkins, Escambia County’s Community & Environment director, may have the inside track to being the next assistant city administrator. Wilkins could bring much need government experience to city hall, having worked…
DeSantis on ‘Pensacola Speaks’ at 5:05 pm
Congressman Ron DeSantis is in Pensacola today and tomorrow campaigning for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated next year by presidential hopeful Marco Rubio. DeSantis will be on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s…
From The News Service of Florida: local people on the move
PERSONNEL FILE – PEOPLE ON THE MOVE, OCTOBER 12, 2015 By THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA MARK FAULKNER has been installed as chairman of the Florida Hospital Association Board of Trustees. Faulkner…
UWF, state colleges partner to recruit more math and science teachers
Press release: Educators, business leaders and public officials have collaborated across counties in recent years to address what many have called a critical shortage of technical workers. Now, a coalition of Northwest…