Month: March 2016
Weekend Buzz: Hoops and races
We have been told that State Sen. Greg Evers will announce this week that he will run for Congress. He joins a Republican field that…
White files for House seat
Frank White has opened a campaign account to run this fall for a House seat held by Rep. Mike Hill, R-Pensacola Beach, according to the…
Full Census Table for Escambia County, Fla.
These numbers aren’t encouraging in light of how much better surrounding counties are doing. Maybe it’s time to survey people in Santa Rosa County and…
2016 Blues on the Bay schedule announced
The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department, Community Maritime Park Associates, and Blues Angel Music have announced the lineup for the 2016 Blues Angel…
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport picks up direct flight to Little Rock
New Orleans-based GLO announced its non-stop, commercial air service between Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida and Little Rock, Arkansas. The inaugural flight launches tomorrow. The seasonal…
7th Annual Navy Federal 5K set for April 9, early registration deadline close
On Saturday, April 9, Navy Federal Credit Union will host its 7th annual 5K Run/Walk in Pensacola. All proceeds will be donated to the Gulf…
Escambia County population growth lags behind neighboring counties
Escambia County, Florida added only 344 people last year, according to the estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. The population increased from 310,659…
Pensacola Jazz Fest coming next weekend
More than 20 acts are scheduled to perform at this year’s 33rd Annual Pensacola JazzFest. The festival is a three-day musical celebration in Seville Square…
Acclaimed food blogger returns to So Gourmet
Popular Paleo cookbook author, and critically acclaimed food blogger, and Russian Translator for the U.S. Navy, Russ Crandall is coming to So Gourmet tomorrow for…
Two Pensacola senior housing communities sold for $48M
Capital Senior Living Corp. has acquired two Pensacola seniors housing communities totaling 179 units for $48 million. The two communities are Carpenters Creek, which offers…
Lopez-Cantera in Fort Walton Beach tonight
Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera will be the featured speaker at the Republican Club of Okaloosa County. He is a GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate…
Trump fires back over Bush endorsement of Cruz
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump offered some digs Wednesday after former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush endorsed Ted Cruz for the GOP nomination. Trump alluded in…
Pensacola Speaks: Walton County businessman files for Congress
Walton County resident and businessman, Mark Wichern, announced recently his second bid for U.S. Congress, Florida, District 1. Wichern, who self-funded most his own campaign…
Free admission during National Park Week April 16-24
As it celebrates 100 years of protecting and preserving the nation’s parks and monuments, the National Park Service (NPS) encourages the public to get out…
North Hill residents and businesses seek injunction against ECUA tanks
Yesterday, 22 residential property owners, 3 corporations and the North Hill Preservation Association jointly filed for temporary and permanent injunction against ECUA for its North…
Bush endorses Cruz
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA After repeatedly clashing with Republican front-runner Donald Trump during the campaign, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush on…
Sacred Heart partners with UF Health
Officials at Sacred Heart Health System and the University of Florida College of Medicine announced today a collaboration to operate physician residency programs in Pensacola…
Evers to make decision on Congress next week
State Senator Greg Evers (R-Baker) yesterday told Dara Kam of The News Service of Florida that he will make an announce regarding the Congressional race…
Stafford will not run for Congress
From David Stafford: When Congressman Miller recently announced his retirement, friends, supporters and neighbors from across our community reached out and encouraged me to enter…
Pensacola Speaks: Matt Gaetz discusses the Congressional race
On “Pensacola Speaks” today, State Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) will discuss his campaign to be our next Congressman. We will join us at…





















