Category: News
Another City of Pensacola public records coordinator bites the dust
The turnover bug continues to plague City Hall. Matt Shaud is no longer Mayor Ashton Hayward’s Public Records Coordinator, a position he had held since…
House fires back against Enterprise Florida [video]
The Florida House has created a YouTube video that argues its case to eliminate Enterprise Florida. It opens with Sanford Burnham Medical Research Institute that…
McGuire’s Irish Pub: registration underway for 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5k
America’s Largest Prediction Run expects record attendance in Pensacola this March. An estimated 15,000 runners from across the country and the pond are expected to…
Nelson files bill to help with ‘water war’
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) filed legislation today that would require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to send more freshwater south from Georgia into…
Rise of Domestic Violence [podcast]
Sue Hand, the executive director of FavorHouse, discussed the rise of domestic violence in Escambia County on “Pensacola Speaks.” FavorHouse of Northwest Florida is a…
While Pensacola City Council stalls, Jacksonville outlaws discrimination against the LGBT community
In a historic moment for gay rights advocates, the Jacksonville City Council yesterday outlawed discrimination against the LGBT community. Meanwhile the Pensacola effort, which began…
Gaetz: ‘I’m not afraid of protests’
Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” I interviewed Congressman Matt Gaetz about the possibility of protests at his “Open Gaetz Day” events on Feb. 23. “First, let…
House looks to tighten local ethics rules
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A House committee unanimously approved an overhaul of local ethics rules Tuesday, paving the way for legislation…
Achieve Escambia boss resigns
After less than four months on the job, Achieve Escambia’s Director Greg Voss has resigned. Achieve Escambia was founded in early 2016 by Navy Federal Credit…
We did it! The Ashley Hardaway Theriot Study Abroad Scholarship endowed
We did it! Dear Supporters, I am happy to report that we surpassed our goal with the grand total of our online and offline donations…
Escambia County home to 2017 Animal Control Officer of the Year
Escambia County Animal Control Sgt. Stephanie Nowlin was recently selected as the 2017 Animal Control Officer of the Year by the Florida Animal Control Association….
Scott keeps up pressure in Economic Development debate
From The News Service of Florida: After making three appearances Monday, Gov. Rick Scott continues trying to build public pressure against lawmakers who want to…
Bike to Fort Pickens on March 4
The public is invited to peddle, hike, and climb their way through the archaeology of Gulf Islands National Seashore Fort Pickens Area with the Florida…
Ice Flyers bring back championship coach
The Pensacola Ice Flyers have announced that former head coach Rod Aldoff is returning to Pensacola to be the bench boss of the Ice Flyers….
Escambia County continues to lose students
For the third consecutive year, the Escambia County School District saw its student enrollment drop. Meanwhile Santa and Okaloosa counties have experienced steady growth. The districts…
Rolling Hills on fire again
Last night, the Escambia County Public Information office sent out this announcement: Escambia County Waste Services, Environmental Code Enforcement, Public Safety, Fire Rescue and the…
Park Service suspends primitive camping in Perdido Key area
The Gulf Islands National Seashore has temporarily suspended hike-in/drive-in primitive camping at the Perdido Key Area. The suspension is effective immediately. During the closure, the…
What is the impact of cutting tourism marketing?
The U.S. Travel Association and Visit Florida have data to show what happens when state’s top promoting tourism. Pennsylvania cut its state tourism marketing budget…
PSC celebrates Black History with scholarship event Feb. 24
Pensacola State College is celebrating Black history and heritage with an annual scholarship event at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the Jean and Paul…
Ice Flyers fire head coach
The Ice Flyers announced this afternoon that Head Coach Kevin Hasselberg would no longer continue in his role with the organization. “After evaluating the entire…
