Four prominent and generous Pensacola families have collectively given $1 million to fund scholarships for STEM-related programs at Pensacola State College. In appreciation, the Pensacola State College Board of Trustees voted to…
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Childers’ attorneys respond in BCC retirement case
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners received this filing yesterday. For background, read The BCC’s case against Childers. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION ESCAMBIA…
Andrews Institute takes care of Sun Belt players
Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine will provide local sports medicine coverage for the Sun Belt Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships Wednesday, March 2 through Monday, March 7 at the…
Jayer in middle of budget negotiations
By Jim Turner and Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — House and Senate negotiators Tuesday began narrowing budget differences, with agreement on issues such as a minimum-wage proposal, spending…
Gulf Islands National Seashore to hold meeting on roadway
Gulf Islands National Seashore will host a virtual public meeting on March 8, 2022, from 4 to 6 p.m. to solicit feedback on various sustainable road options being evaluated for portions of…
UWF president on moving Argo football games to campus
Dr. Martha Saunders, the president of the University of West Florida, was my guest on WCOA this morning. She said the university had been wrestling whether to move the football team’s home…
Rising Star takes role with Lakeview
Lakeview Center, Inc. welcomes Kelsi Gulig, into the role of marketing director. In her role, Kelsi will oversee marketing functions of three main lines of service and administration for the 3000-plus employee…
REMINDER: Mayor Robinson holding town hall tonight
The public is invited to attend Mayor Grover Robinson’s Town Hall Tuesday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vickrey Resource Center, 2130 Summit Blvd. Mayor Robinson will provide opening remarks and…
Commissioner wants to convert work release buildings for jail use
On WCOA this morning, Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May said he would like the county to convert two buildings to hold prisoners while the new jail has its defects repaired and repairs…
Sun Belt teams arriving in Pensacola [podcast]
Sun Belt Conference Deputy Commissioner Kathy Keene talks about the upcoming men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. BTW: She’s an Ole Miss grad.
Pensacola Youth Soccer sets registration record
Registration for the Spring 2022 season of Pensacola Youth Soccer has closed after four weeks, with a record number of children signing up for the recreational league. More than 860 kids have…
Latest on Underhill ethics hearing
Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill has an administrative hearing on the probable cause findings of the State Commission on Ethics. He recently submitted this set of responses to interrogatories: Underhill responses
Learning more about Ukraine
From the Gulf Coast Citizens Diplomacy Council: As the news swiftly changes in Ukraine, we thought you would appreciate the following webinars & resources: March 1, 1-1:45 PM CT; Assessing the Russian…
Importance of Sun Belt tournaments to our tourism [podcast]
Visit Pensacola CEP Darren Schaefer is excited for the Sun Belt Conference men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to begin this week. “Starting Wednesday, we will have 12 men’s teams and 12 women’s…
Presser Notes: Mardi Gras Gushing, Bye-bye Football & Sidetracked
By Jeremy Morrison Reflecting on the weekend parades, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson said that he really enjoys this Mardi Gras-soaked season. “Mardi Gras is always one of my favorite times,†the mayor…
Austin Reed and the transfer portal [podcast]
Today on WCOA, UWF’s Will Kennedy discussed the football future of QB Austin Reed who has entered the transfer portal. Reed is being recruited by several D-1 universities. He’s already graduated from…
What’s happening in EU regarding Russian invastion into Ukraine
On WCOA this morning, ABC News’ Tom Rivers discussed the weekend developments in the Ukrainian crisis. He talks about several surprise announcements made by EU members in defense of Ukraine and what’s…
City celebrates Florida Bicycle Month
Today, the City of Pensacola kicks off its celebration of Florida Bicycle Month, a time to encourage bicycling and recognize its important role in providing transportation and recreation to city residents and…
UWF Argos moving football games to campus
The University of West Florida is moving its home football games to its campus. The team has used Blue Wahoo stadium since 2016. The addition of artificial turf has made it more…
Ethics case update: Underhill answers admission request
The request was from the Florida Attorney General’s advocate to Commissioner Doug Underhill for his upcoming administrative hearing concerning the probable cause findings against him. 1. Â ADMIT that you were elected to…