In the wake of last week’s shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Mayor Grover Robinson began his weekly press conference Monday morning with a moment of silence for the victims, before thanking…
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City of Pensacola servers attacked
The city of Pensacola is the target of a cyber attack, which has impacted the city’s communication and technology infrastructure. “Everything that was here within city hall has been compromised at this…
Big Bird puppeteer passes
Caroll Spinney, the puppeteer who played Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street, passed away on Saturday. In September 2015, Spinney visited Pensacola State College as part of WSRE’s Public…
Elected officials issue statements on NAS Pensacola shooting
Governor Ron DeSantis: We are praying hard for the victims and families impacted by today’s shooting at NAS Pensacola. As a Navy veteran, today hits especially close to home. NAS Pensacola is…
Press conference scheduled for 9:30 am on NAS Pensacola shooting
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has notified the media that press conference will be held at the front gate of NAS Pensacola at 9:30 a.m. Six total victims have been confirmed –…
Gun Violence Task Force wraps up Phase I
A collective of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies have been working together for the past three months in an effort to address the issue of gun violence in the Pensacola…
Text of 2018 offense report: allegations of molestation, extortion
Here is the text of the April 2018 offense report concerning an investigation of then-Escambia teacher Susan Weddle for “possible Lewd and Lascivious molestation” and her countercharge that she was being extorted….
Escambia County teacher’s arrest – international news story
The arrest of Escambia County teacher Susan Weddle has become a national story. Â However, few have picked up that the Escambia County School District investigated the teacher for similar misconduct in April…
Breaking News: Former county director – UPDATE
Sources have shared that Tonya Green, formerly Tonya Gant,  has been found dead in her home. Foul play isn’t suspected. Escambia County Administrator Janice Gilley forced Green out as director of Neighborhood Services…
District knew about teacher’s alleged sexual escapades in 2018, school principal 2017
The arrest of Escambia County School District special education teacher, Susan Weddle, for allegedly having a sexual relationship with one of her son’s teenage friends for more than a year has become…
Be a good elf
Press Release: Before you go crazy on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, or Cyber Monday, make a plan for Giving Tuesday and fill Santa’s Bookshelf with the Stevenson Klotz holiday book drive….
The IP & FDEP workaround
International Paper in Cantonment has been unable to secure a permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection since 2010. Since that time, the company has been operating under a consent order…
Former deputies arrested
William “Bill†Eddins announced today the arrest of former Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies Lisa Hall and Kelly Hall for crimes of Forgery, Uttering and Official Misconduct and Conspiracy to commit Forgery, Uttering…
Presser Notes: Leading Together and Remnants of the Wall
Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson’s post-Thanksgiving presser highlighted a few news items of local concern — including efforts to curb gun violence and the safety-oriented changes slated for West Cervantes Street — but…
Proposed budget plan could mean $14.1 million for Escambia teachers
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants Florida lawmakers to approve a $602 million plan that would set a minimum salary of $47,500 for public-school teachers. A budget document released last month gives a breakdown…
Rollings Landfill owner found in contempt
South Palafox Properties LLC , owner of the  Rolling Hills landfill that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection permanently closed, has been ruled to be in contempt of court and was adjudicated…
National Flight Academy Cyber Monday sale
Press release:Â The National Flight Academy (NFA) in Pensacola, Fla., is offering savings beginning Cyber Monday, Dec. 2, through Friday, Dec. 6, on specific 2020 Cyber Security six-day overnight deployments. Save an extra…
Presser notes: Sanitation and Sexism
Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson used his weekly press conference leading into the Thanksgiving holidays to announce some changes for the city’s sanitation department, and also fielding a few questions about a city…
Alexander appointed to ECUA seat
Press release: Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cedric Alexander to the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority. Cedric L. Alexander Alexander, of Pensacola, is a retired law enforcement executive. He began…
Cannada-Wynn elected council president by acclamation
The Pensacola City Council voted to unanimously for District 7 Councilwoman Jewel Cannada-Wynn. Both Sherri Myers and Jared Moore withdrew their names. The council wanted to show unity and harmony. District 4…