Podcast: Property insurance changes head to DeSantis

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With property insurance described as a “hidden tax” on homeowners, the Florida House on Wednesday…

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FDOT: Ninth Avenue Bridge Replacement concludes

Chipley, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed a $4.3 million project on Ninth Avenue (State Road (S.R.) 289) over Carpenters Creek….

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Podcast: Broadband rebid

NorthEscambia.com reports Escambia County is resoliciting bids for a company to high-speed internet to North Escambia businesses and homes. The Board of County Commissioners had…

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Lawmakers deal with attorney fees, not salaries of insurance CEOs

Insurance Proposals Could Bring Big Changes By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With a special legislative session poised to start, the…

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IP hands out $63K

International Paper’s Pensacola Mill Awards $63,000 in Grants to Support 21 Local Non-Profit Projects PENSACOLA, FLORIDA (Dec. 8, 2022) – International Paper’s Pensacola Mill has…

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More townhouses coming to west Pensacola

Homebuilder aDoor Development has submitted plans to the city of Pensacola for 32 units to be built on the site of an old warehouse at…

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Higher electric set to come in January

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — State regulators Tuesday approved utility costs that will translate to higher electric bills in January…

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Major insurance issues teed up for Special Session

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With Florida’s property-insurance system in turmoil, state lawmakers could be poised to take major steps…

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East Hill Holiday Market today, 2-5 p.m. [podcast]

East Hill Neighborhood Association hosts its first-ever East Hill Makers Market Holiday Edition today from 2-5 p.m. in Cordova Square at the corner of East…

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Pensacola International Airport moves up in ranking

Right on the heels of a busy Thanksgiving travel week, Pensacola International Airport continues to see strong passenger demand, pushing PNS to new levels among the…

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Corral them scooters

The City of Pensacola’s Shared Micromobility Pilot Program will require all shared e-scooter users who are ending trips in the downtown core to park in designated e-scooter…

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North Escambia County getting high-speed internet

Yesterday, the Escambia County Commission voted 4-1 voted to approve a plan to partner with Escambia River Electric Cooperative (EREC) to bring high-speed fiber internet…

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