Category: News
Presser notes: Coronavirus, New Hire
By Jeremy Morrison While the COVID-19 coronavirus dominated Monday’s city press conference, Pensacola City Administrator Keith Wilkins also announced a new hire, some promotions within…
Biden running away with Florida primary
In the latest Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 898 likely Florida Democrat voters, Joe Biden blows away Bernie Sanders – Â 67.6%-15.4%. Â Biden has seen his support…
Lee County holds presser on coronavirus response. Escambia recycles press releases
Lee County government held a press conference yesterday  to reassure the public that they have plans to contain the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. The news conference…
Breaking News: Visit Pensacola CEO candidate turns down job
Pamela Johnson has declined the Visit Pensacola CEO job due to personal/family reasons. Johnson had been recommended for the position after a nationwide search. She…
Operation Clean Sweep starts next month in Montclair area
Escambia County and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office hold its first Clean Sweep in the Montclair area in April, according to Clara Long, the county’s…
What is Escambia County Pandemic Influenza Emergency Plan?
On its Coronavirus Flyer, the Escambia County administration listed among its action steps: “The Escambia County Pandemic Influenza Emergency Plan will be followed if needed.”…
Gaetz goes into self-quarantine
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) tweeted today that he is among the Republicans in self-quarantine after learning that he came into contact with someone who tested…
Z celebrates icon Melba’s birthday
Azalea Cocktail Lounge is celebrating its iconic bartender’s 83rd birthday from 2-10 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at bar located at 810 N. Davis St. –…
Timeline for OLF-8 Master Plan
The Escambia County Commission last week approved an agreement with DPZ CoDESIGN to develop a master plan for Outlying Landing Field 8 property in Beulah…
Coronavirus ‘panic’ could affect state budget; lobbyist says ‘it’s much ado about nothing’
BY Dara Kam and Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — As the stock marketed plummeted Monday, House Speaker Jose Oliva, R-Miami Lakes,…
Nearly 19K votes cast for primaries
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections reports that 18,927 votes have been cast in the Republican and Democratic presidential primaries. Yes, there is a GOP…
Impact of Coronavirus on our local economy has begun; how will Gilley respond
Pensacola was in the national news this weekend, but not in a positive way. As media outlets upped their coverage of the coronavirus, the newscasts…
