Category: News
State Hurricane Update
The State Emergency Operations Center remains activated to provide resources to the counties as requested due to Tropical Storm Isaac, now located less than 600…
One fake candidate withdraws, will more follow?
Write-in candidate for Escambia County Clerk of Courts John Misiak has withdrawn from the race. Misiak, who lives in Santa Rosa County, was believed to…
Downtown growth continues
Pensacola, Florida – August 23, 2012 – The Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board has announced the findings from its comprehensive 2012 Downtown Business Census noting significant…
Welcome to the Jungle
With coastal locales eyeing Tropical Storm Isaac as it heads towards the Gulf of Mexico, the Pensacola City Council was interested in the city’s preparation…
City Council Recap
During its Thursday night meeting, the Pensacola City Council tackled Quint Studer’s Maritime Park lease, stormwater assessments and East Government Street. The council also addressed…
Deluna Fest announces single-day tickets
DeLuna Fest began selling single-day tickets today at 10 a.m. Fans can pick the day that their favorites are playing. Buy now here.
Bonfest tomorrow
By Shelby Smithey… Originally a traditional Japanese celebration to honor ancestors and family unity, Obon, or Bon for short, is now celebrated widely in other…
Best indicator that Issac is coming to Pensacola
Gulf Power has a new president, Stan Connally. Over the past two decades, the omen of pending hurricanes is our electric utility getting a new…
Preparing for RESTORE
County commissioners Grover Robinson and Gene Valentino reported to the board this morning on their venture to the Florida Association of Counties meeting last week….
Franchise Fees and Medicaid Predictions
The Escambia County Commission is considering raising the caps on electric and natural gas franchise fees by 50 percent. Such an increase would generate between…
Akin’s statement called ‘medically inaccurate, offensive and dangerous’
By Shelby Smithey… The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has called the statements by Rep. Todd Akin (Rep-Missouri) on rape and pregnancy âmedically inaccurate,…
Local Wins National History Fair
The Escambia County School Board breezed through its first regular meeting of the school year last night. Their was a presentation from the PTA, the…