Category: News
Gulf Power continues Re-Occupancy program
Press Release: Gulf Power Company has announced that it will continue to offer its “Re-Occupancy†rebate program in 2013, as well as other programs to…
Thomas says school marshals may be in the future for Escambia elementary schools
Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas told his school board at special workshop on Thursday that he has talked with local law enforcement about establishing…
Another Pensacola theory shot to hell
Richard Florida: “Many cities think they can lure young people back as they get older and have families, and while this may work to a…
Scott is slipping again in approval rating, may need a new dog
The latest poll by Public Policy Polling shows Gov. Rick Scott’s approval numbers have declined dropping to 33 percent, with 57 percent disapproving of him….
Hayward’s Hot Rod Hamster
city of Pensacola press release: Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward joined officials, teachers, and students across the state yesterday in celebrating Florida Literacy Week by participating…
Superintendent Thomas and School Board to discuss security today at 3 p.m.
At its workshop today, the Escambia County School Board and Superintendent Malcolm Thomas will discuss school security. Chairman Jeff Bergosh has placed on the agenda…
How safe are your kids at school? We don’t know
We asked the Escambia Public School District what schools have surveillance cameras and what schools have access control. We know that some do, but not…
FDOT proposes Northwest Florida Toll Authority for our counties. Tolls are in our future.
According to the Daily News, Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Ananth Prasad told attendees yesterday at the Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium on Okaloosa Island that…
Port of Pensacola still battles past due receivables
The Port of Pensacola’s account receivables have dropped over the period of Nov. 30, 2012 to Jan. 15, 2013 —going from $506,939 to $393,107. However,…
2013 Rising Stars on the stands tomorrow. Get a sneak peek
The Independent News’ 2013 Rising Stars will be hit the stands Thursday, Jan. 17. The entire issue goes online this afternoon at 4 p.m. If…
World traveler, Guinness World Record holder coming here on Jan. 24
On June 19, 1997, Benka Pulko departed from her hometown of Ptuj, Slovenia on a BMW F650 motorcycle. She returned to Ptuj on December 10,…
Mobile, Ala. mayor speaks out on gun violence
Mayor Sam Jones is a part of Mayors Against Illegal Guns. He was one of two Alabama mayors to sign a Dec. 19 letter to…
