Covenant Hospice offers free grief workshop in Milton

Coping with the death of a loved one is extremely difficult, but no one should feel alone. Covenant Hospice invites parents who have lost a…

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Florida Dept. of Corrections letter to Mayor Ashton Hayward, dated March 13

Barbara Scala, Regional Director for North Region of Community Corrections, sent Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward a letter on its Probation and Parole Office that is…

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What is on Escambia County regular meeting agenda?

Solid Waste Moratorium There will be a public hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance extending the temporary moratorium related to Solid Waste Management Facilities….

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Medical Tourism bill could be a boost for Andrew’s Clinic

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida The state will spend $5 million next year to entice people to bring their aches and pains…

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North Hill creates Facebook page: Not In Anyone’s Backyard

The North Hill residents are following the example of the Spanish Trail and Cordova Park neighborhoods. They created a Facebook page to update each other…

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UWF announces $100,000 gift commitment from Pen Air Federal Credit Union

The University of West Florida announced today a $100,000 gift commitment from Pen Air Federal Credit Union in support of UWF College of Business students….

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Mayor Hayward uses Facebook to deliver his message on airport concessions

Using Facebook,  Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward delivered his message on the status of the airport food concessions contract. Last Thursday, the Pensacola City Council voted…

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Former Veterinarian talks about deaths at Escambia County Animal Shelter

In an exclusive interview with the Independent News, Dr. Alphonso Steward III, the former veterinarian for the Escambia County Animal Shelter, blamed the three animal…

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Decision on Hayward veto expected later today

Mayor Ashton Hayward’s Communications Director Tamara Fountain sent me this email on the possible veto of the city council’s decision to extend Varona’s contract at…

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Hayward has five days to veto Varona contract

Will Mayor Ashton Hayward veto the Pensacola City Council’s month-to-month extension Varona’s food concessions contract at the Pensacola International Airport? According to the 2010 City…

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Weekend Buzz: PPD may have problem, Found Money and Smartest Answer

Courthouse rumblings Criminal defense lawyers are watching closely the case of Herchel Royals, who was arrested in July 2013 on drug charges. His case is…

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University of West Florida Upcoming Events, March 16-21

‘Positive Aging, Proactive Planning, Purposeful Living’ Date: Monday, March 17 Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Gadsden Street United Methodist Church, 901 E. Gadsden…

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