Category: News
FL Democrats form committee to figure out comeback… Mirrors banned from meetings
The Florida Democratic Party announced the creation the LEAD (Leadership Expansion to Advance Democrats) Task Force, which will “work to retool and strengthen the Party’s…
Escambia County launches Ethics Hotline, Toll Free: (844) 640-0008
Escambia County is the first local government to launched a Fraud, Waste and Abuse hotline. Citizens and county employees can now anonymously report activity that…
Video: Pam Bondi defends herself
The News Service of Florida posted this video of Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi adamantly defending herself when questioned about news reports implying she has…
USO asks for help for Thanksgiving meal for local troops and their families
USO of Northwest Florida will be hosting the 7th Annual Thanksgiving Feast & Festivities at their Naval Air Station location from November 27-30. Donations of…
State sued over Deer-Dog hunts in Panhandle
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A retired U.S. Air Force pilot and National Rifle Association member wants the state to stop hunters…
Letters show contentious nature of Pensacola State College faculty negotiations.
The labor attorney for Pensacola State College accused the Pensacola State College Faculty Association (PSCFA) of inappropriately seeking student support in its labor dispute with…
City of Pensacola has most households struggling financially
Yesterday, I wrote about the ALICE report that was released last week by United Way of Florida. That work focused on the working poor, those who…
ECAT introduces system upgrades
Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) recently introduced several system updates to improve experiences for current and future riders. The three LED kiosks have been installed…
Viewpoint: Florida Democrats Should Change the Rules, Again
By Kevin Cate Richard Nixon helped end, but can still save the Florida Democratic Party. It’s no secret that Florida Democrats have yet to figure…
Student newspaper challenges Pensacola State College administration
InsideHigherEd.com reports today that The Corsair, the award winning student newspaper at Pensacola State College,is locked in a battle with the school’s administration in its…
Open Mic: An Inspiring Voice, Nov. 18
Pensacola poet and author Melondy Neal is West Florida Literary Federation’s November’s Open Mic guest reader. She is the author of Vanilla Syrup, a collection…
St. Christopher Christmas Caravan, Dec. 5
St. Christopher’s Christmas Caravan is an historic holiday fundraising event. Last year’s event raised over $33,000 for various local charities. Caravan chair for 2014, Pat…