The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida (JASNWFL) is asking the Pensacola community to give back to its Japanese sister city in the aftermath of the country’s recent natural disaster. In late June…
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Under 2014 grading scale, Escambia would have 22 ‘F’ schools
In 2015, the Florida Department of Education changed its grading scale for schools to avoid ‘F’ schools in Gov. Rick Scott’s second term, while the state raised performance standards. Under the new…
Pensacola City Council budget workshops next week
The Pensacola City Council have scheduled budget workshops for Wednesday, Aug. 1 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 6 from 8:30-11:45 a.m. BUDGET WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Wednesday August 1 8:30 – Selection…
Port of Pensacola had been in discussions with Incoa since first of the year
On February 5, Port Director Amy Miller gave the Pensacola City Council an update on the Port of Pensacola. Miller listed unders key prospects a “manufacturing/processing with import/export activity.” That was Project…
Small business most worried about workforce quality
Florida Chamber Third Quarter Small Business Index Survey revealed businesses worry about finding a skilled workforce, the sixth consecutive quarter workforce quality topped the list of concerns. Small businesses are also concerned…
GBSI seeks Cybersecurity instructors
Global Business Solutions, Inc. is seeking full-time and part-time instructors with computer and Information Technology (IT) experience to teach our Cybersecurity courses. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to educate, train and…
Transit Union endorses three candidates for Commission D4 race
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1395, AFL_CIO has co-endorsed Boyce White. Greg Litton and Robert Bender for Escambia County Commission District 4 GOP primary. Boyce, Greg and Robert clearly caught our attention, with…
Sheriff endorses Spencer for mayor
From the Brian Spencer campaign: Mayoral candidate City Councilman Brian Spencer has received the endorsement of David Morgan, a three-term sheriff of Escambia County who is well-known for a tough and uncompromising…
Florida Chamber endorses Andrade
The Florida Chamber of Commerce last week announced additional 2018 candidate endorsements in competitive races for the Florida House and Senate. The 20 endorsements, which included Pensacola attorney Alex Andrade who is…
Chris King in Milton tonight
Orlando-area entrepreneur and Democratic candidate for governor Chris King will continue his statewide “Keeping the Promise†Tour on healthcare today. During the two-week tour, King is laying out the stakes of this…
County judge race too close to call
According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 520 likely Escambia County voters, the race between Paul Hamlin and County Judge Joyce Williams is extremely close. Hamlin has 23.1 percent with incumbent Williams…
Santa Rosa gets $8.5m for Whiting Aviation Park
The Triumph Gulf Coast board of directors gave unanimous support of $8.5 million for infrastructure improvements to Whiting Aviation Park in Santa Rosa County on Wednesday, July 18. “This project will create…
Poll: Adams, Hetherington and Williams lead school board races
The latest Inweekly/Political Matrix poll shows the Escambia County school board candidates have begun to separate themselves, but more than a third of the likely voters still don’t know them. District 1…
Gloves come off in D2 debate
By Duwayne Escobedo…. The District 2 Escambia County Commissioner “Meet the Candidates†forum gave off a warm and fuzzy feeling until the closing statements. That’s when challenger Alan McMillan scolded one-term incumbent…
Florida’s Great Northwest has new website
Florida’s Great Northwest, the regional economic development organization for the Florida Panhandle, announced the launch of its new website: FloridasGreatNorthwest.com. Featuring content that highlights the region’s business advantages and key assets, the…
Twitter purge reduces followers for politicians
Last December, I reported GOP Congressional candidate Cris Dosev had seen Twitter followers jump from 12.4K on Wednesday to 30.8K in one morning. He was adding 200 followers every 15 minutes. State…
Slow Bike Ride – July 27
Join Bike Pensacola for the most popular bike ride in town–the Slow Ride! Each month we explore the quiet, scenic streets of Pensacola’s many historic neighborhoods for a fun and leisurely ride…
Scott fights financial disclosure lawsuit
By Lloyd Dunkelberger The News Service of Florida… TALLAHASSEE — A lawyer for Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday asked a state appellate court to block a lawsuit seeking to force the governor…
Mayor should call town hall meeting on Incoa proposal
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward has on the table a deal that could bring a $100-million investment to the troubled Port of Pensacola, create $5-million annual payroll and generate $1 million of annual…
PYP wants input for a community strategy
The Leadership Team of Pensacola Young Professionals would like to see a community board formed to create a strategic plan for community development in Escambia County. Commissioner Steven Barry will be presented…