Charlotte’s Web bill signed into law

Ryan Wiggins just texted me that Governor Rick Scott has signed into law the “Charlotte’s Web” bill that legalizes a special strain of cannabis that…

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Global Learning Academy prinicipal leaving

Sheree Cagle announced on Facebook this past weekend that she is leaving Global Learning Academy, the school she helped open two years, and has   accepted…

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Rolling Hills landfill may be in violation of county permit

Two weeks ago, residents from the Wedgewood and Longleaf communities spoke out at a Escambia Board of County Commission meeting against the numerous construction and…

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Local on Anderson Cooper tonight

FYI – Dr. Jeff Moore, head of the Robert E. Mitchell Center for Repatriated Prisoner of War Studies aboard NAS Pensacola, was interviewed this morning…

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New downtown restaurant hiring

V. Paul’s, the sister restaurant of Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grill, is opening soon in the heart of Downtown Pensacola. The Italian restaurant is in…

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Studer Group leader Dan Collard address House committee

Studer Group Senior Leader Dan Collard testified yesterday before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs about the importance of reducing variance and creating a culture…

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Mayor Hayward issues statement on departure of airport director

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward announced today that Greg Donovan, Director of the City-owned Pensacola International Airport (PNS), will leave to take a position as the…

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Bus driver slapping child points to dysfunction in school district

The Cottons son told them that his school driver had hit him. When they appealed to the Escambia County Public School District for help, the…

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Inside FDOT hearing on new Pensacola Bay Bridge

Bicyclists and runners made their voice heard at Tuesday night’s public hearing on the Florida Department of Transportation’s proposed six-lane Pensacola Bay Bridge connecting Pensacola…

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EYJC reports on special school board workshop on new student handbook

The Escambia Youth Justice Coalition (EYJC) emailed to its supporters this recap of Monday’s Special Workshop on the new student handbook. Superintendent Malcolm Thomas had…

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Myers to address Escambia County Democratic Women’s Club

At Escambia County Democratic Women’s Club Monthly Meeting, the guest speaker will be City Councilwoman Sherri Myers, who will discuss the decline of women in…

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UWF retired athletic director Berg named to Gulf South Conference Hall of Fame

Richard Berg, the University of West Florida Athletic Director from 1988-2005, has been named to the inaugural Gulf South Conference Hall of Fame class. The…

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