ECAT upgrades Summer Wheels Pass

Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) representatives announced the system’s Summer Wheels Pass will now be complimentary and available to area youth 18 years and under….

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Warren Averett brings Hutto & Carver into the fold

Warren Averett, LLC, Certified Public Accountants and Advisors, announced this morning that CPA firm, Hutto & Carver, P.A., will join its Pensacola office. The joining…

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Studers set to construct another office building, est. cost $14.3 million

The Pensacola News Journal reports that Quint and Rishy Studer are building another office building in downtown Pensacola. They are submitting designs to the city’s…

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ECAT offers free Beach Trolley for the Summer

Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) representatives announced the system’s Beach Trolley service will launch on Friday, May 27. Beach trolley service is free and runs…

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‘Leave No Trace Behind’ Special Event Permit issued for Memorial Day Weekend

According to an Escambia County press release sent on Saturday, the Santa Rosa Island Authority will issue a special event permit to Johnny Chisholm for…

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Florida unemployment at 8-year low, Pensacola MSA adds 1.300 jobs

Florida’s unemployment rate dipped to 4.8 percent in April, down from 4.9 percent in March and the lowest mark for the state in more than…

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Century, Fla. awarded EPA revitalization grant

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the selection of five communities in Florida to receive Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup (ARC) grants…

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City of Pensacola must deal with ARB challenge to Bowling opinion

When the City of Pensacola’s Architectural Review Board met yesterday, the members felt it was important to make clear their position on how it treats…

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Leadership Pensacola Class of 2016 graduates

Th Pensacola Chamber Foundation recently hosted a graduation ceremony for Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) Class of 2016 at Seville Quarter. LeaP, a 10-month-long program established by…

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A new rule means extra hours mean more pay for more people

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its final rule regarding overtime regulations. The final rule, which becomes effective Dec. 1, according to feds:…

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Pensacola Speaks: Newpoint in Pinellas County, New overtime rules

On News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks,” we will discuss two hot topics – charter schools and new rules for overtime pay. New federal regulations…

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Florida SBDC Network presented ‘E’ award for export service

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker yesterday presented the Florida SBDC Network, which is headquartered at the University of West Florida, with the President’s “E”…

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Appeal filed, demolition of Sunday house stayed

Congressional candidate Elizabeth Schrey has filed an appeal of the City of Pensacola’s decision to issue a demolition permit for a house once owned by…

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Students name Park Service ferries, Turtle Runner and Pelican Perch

Officials at Gulf Islands National Seashore have announced “Turtle Runner”, submitted by Ms. Bradley’s class at Brentwood Elementary School and “Pelican Perch”, submitted by Ms….

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Bar owner wants to bring back Gallery nights in October

Greg Urban, owner of Wild Greg’s Saloon, has a plan to bring back Gallery Nights to downtown Pensacola after the Downtown Improvement Board ends its…

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Another rehearing denied, this involves beach tax case

The First District Court of Appeals released a ruling Wednesday rejecting an attempt by the Escambia County Property Appraiser Chris Jones and Tax Collector Janet…

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Hoskins to join Gulf Power

Gulf Power announced today that Capt. Keith Hoskins, former commanding officer at Naval Air Station Pensacola, will join the Gulf Power team June 1. Hoskins…

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Visit Pensacola honors five Hospitality Heroes

Five local frontline tourism-industry employees were recognized as Hospitality Heroes by Visit Pensacola officials at the inaugural National Travel & Tourism Week luncheon on Wednesday…

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Tampa Bay Times buys Tampa Tribune

Today, Tampa Tribune subscribers received the Tampa Bay Times at their homes. The Tampa Bay Times announced Tuesday it has bought the rival Tampa Tribune,…

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Palafox Market celebrates ninth birthday

Palafox Market, is celebrating its ninth anniversary on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.. A brainchild of former DIB executive director Kim Kimbrough,…

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