Mayor Ashton Hayward has placed 26 items on the Pensacola City Council’s agenda for its August  regular meeting. He has included contract awards, public hearings, the firefighter’s collective bargaining agreement, land use…
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Pensacola-based company to get medical marijuana license
In February, Inweekly wrote how the Pensacola-based Ray of Hope dispensing organization. had teamed with Colorado’s Stanley Brothers and Loop’s Nursery & Greenhouses in Jacksonville to get a license to grow and…
Official notice of Bydlak’s candidacy
Rebekah Bydlak Announces Candidacy for State Representative in District 1. Cantonment, Fla. – Today, Rebekah Bydlak announced her candidacy for Florida House of Representatives, District 1. Bydlak, who is the Executive Director…
City Budget Day One: Shell games, fiscal discipline, needs vs. wants
PNJ reporter Jim Little reported on the first of the Pensacola City Council two budget workshops–the public meetings Mayor Ashton Hayward and City Administrator Eric Olson tried to avoid by having Olson…
Breaking news: Bydlak files for Florida House seat
Republican Rebekah Bydlak has filed to run for the Florida House seat currently held by Clay Ingram. Bydlak made a name for herself during the 2016 GOP Congressional primary, placing fourth in…
Local government agencies ride social media wave
In our July 27 issue, we reported on how certain commissioners ignore the board’s social media policy and the need to revamp it – “Rules for Some, Not for All.” Our summer…
For the second time, Moultrie resigns from school board
Superintendent of Schools Malcolm Thomas announced today that Escambia School Board member and Chair Linda Moultrie has made the decision to resign her position on the Board. This is the second time…
Shake-up and reorganization at UWF
University of West Florida President Martha Saunders recently announced new appointments to the University’s executive leadership team as well as the merger and development of two divisions. “I have had the privilege…
Student petitions School District to revoke dress code rule
Hannah Grace Smith, a West Florida High School student, believes the Escambia County School District’s dress code that is “incredibly sexist and unnecessary, and I believe that it should be revoked.” Her…
What are the Eastside and Westside redevelopment projects?
In April, the Pensacola City Council approved CRA work plans. The mayor has proposed the city issue $5.3 million in revenue bonds to implement some of the projects in the Eastside and…
Perdido Key condominium helps wounded U.S. military veterans
Thanks to Eden Condominiums, 25 wounded American military veterans will have the chance to enjoy a week-long stay in paradise on Perdido Key. It’s the fourth year in a row that Eden…
Pensacola mayor wants to borrow another $5.3M
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward wants to borrow more money against future revenues. This time he wants the Pensacola City Council to approve bond issues for the Eastside and Westside Redevelopment Districts, $1.307…
Myers challenges the ‘needs’ Hayward has in his budget
For years, Councilwoman Sherri Myers had tried to get Mayor Ashton Hayward to put sidewalks on Burgess Road. Her pleas have fallen on deaf ears. Unfortunately, the mayor rewards his friends and…
Escambia County Fall Youth Employment Program
Applications are now being accepted for the fall cycle of the Escambia County Youth Employment Program, which will provide opportunities for youth to get paid work experience in various county departments. Qualified…
Firehouse Subs: Sixth Annual H2O for Heroes, Aug. 5
With record-setting high temperatures creating dangerous weather conditions across the country, Firehouse Subs invites guests nationwide to help in its effort to support America’s first responders with the sixth annual H2O for…
Breaking news: Anthony Scaramucci removed by Trump
The New York Times is reporting that President Donald Trump has removed Anthony Scaramucci as his Communications Director. Apparently it was new chief of staff, retired general John F. Kelly, that insisted…
Pelicans Proposal: four months in the making, no details yet
Today marks four months since Mayor Ashton Hayward received the request for proposal from the New Orleans Pelicans to host the NBA team’s proposed G-League affiliate. As of yet, the mayor has…
Emerging Leader – Rep. Frank White [podcast]
In July, State Rep. Frank White (R-Pensacola) attended the 2017 Emerging Leaders Program, sponsored by the State Legislative Leaders Foundation and the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. “Each…
Blue Angels Blend coffee coming
A Pensacola coffee company has been granted the first ever food & beverage license by the Department of the Navy for Blue Angels® Blend coffee. “We’re very excited,†said Ed Lemox, founder…
Scott targets Venezuela investments
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A state agency overseen by the governor and two cabinet members would be prohibited from doing business with any outfit tied to the Maduro…