Southeastern Grocers Doubles Vaccine Incentive to Bolster Administrations and Safeguard Communities Free $20 grocery incentive for all customers who receive Flu and COVID-19 vaccines on the same day WHAT: As COVID-19 surges…
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Parlor Doughnuts coming to Pensacola
Press Release: Parlor Doughnuts is excited to announce the next wave of its expansion in the Florida Gulf Coast area with plans to open a shop in Pensacola in the Fall 2021!…
State takes aim at Ben & Jerry’s decision
By Jim Saunders ©2021 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — State investment in the parent company of the Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream chain could be blocked later this year after Ben…
Gillette named SCI president
Press Release: Rachael Gillette, former Chief Leadership Development Officer at Studer Community Institute (SCI) and 2021 Pinnacle Award winner, has been promoted to SCI’s first President. In this new role, she will…
Frontier Airlines announces new nonstop flight to Orlando
Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines announced this week expanded service at Pensacola International Airport that now includes a nonstop flight to Orlando (MCO). This new route, scheduled to begin on Nov. 1, will…
SBA offers PPP loan forgiveness
The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a streamlined application portal to allow borrowers with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans under $150,000 through participating lenders to apply for forgiveness directly through the SBA. “With the new simplified application portal, thousands of businesses, and even sole proprietorships…
Pensacola nominated for two Southern Living awards
Southern Living has announced that Pensacola has been nominated for two categories for The South’s Best 2022 Awards. The South’s Best acknowledges the destinations that best represent Southern culture and hospitality, and…
Gannett has sold four Panhandle publications – correction
Gannett has 26 newspapers across its media empire to local groups, including four in Northwest Florida. The Pensacola News Journal was not one of the quartet. The four publications are in more…
DeSantis moves to cut Garcon Point Bridge tolls
By Jim Turner ©2021 The News Service of Florida. All rights reserved; see terms. TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis wants court-ordered toll rates to be cut nearly 50 percent on Northwest Florida’s…
Inside employment numbers
Sometime you need to look deeper to understand statistics. The unemployment rate for June in Escambia County increased, according to data recently released by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity – up…
Homebuilders win appellate case re: Santa Rosa impact fee
The First District Court of Appeal today affirmed Santa Rosa Circuit Court Judge Darlene Dickey’s temporary injunction against collection of the Santa Rosa County’s school impact fee – a victory for the…
FRLA partners with Blue Angels Foundation
Today, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) announced its partnership with the Blue Angels Foundation to raise awareness and funding to support wounded veterans and their families. Sadly, each day, more…