“The Economics of Immigration†Who: League of Women Voters of the Pensacola Bay Area What: The Economics of Immigration When: Saturday, April 8 Coffee 10:15 a.m.; Program 10:30 a.m. Where: Downtown Library,…
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Need proof that we have a domestic violence problem?
Last week, I reported that Escambia County leads the state in its per capita rate of domestic violence crimes and near the top for forcible sex crimes (rape). Over the weekend, an…
Hearing on Gulf Power rate hike continues Tuesday
On Tuesday, April 4, 2017, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will continue its hearing on Gulf Power Company’s (Gulf) rate request to consider a proposed Settlement Agreement. Submitted on March 20,…
Quint Studer on how ego and fear can hold back an organization [podcast]
In his upcoming column for the Pensacola News Journal, Quint Studer discusses common barriers to hurt companies, non-profits and governments from implementing best practices.
Five PSC students named to 2017 All-Florida Academic Team
Today, the Florida Department of Education announced that 16 Panhandle college students from the Florida College System have been named to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team. Statewide, 127 students are being honored…
Daily News publishes top 10 colleges for underage drinking arrests
The Daily News of Fort Walton Beach has compiled the list of the top 10 colleges with the highest number of underage drinking arrests so far during spring break 2017. University of…
It is rocket science
UWF to host astrophysicist for distinguished lecture The University of West Florida Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering will host astrophysicist Dr. Nadine Barlow as a distinguished lecturer April 6-7 at…
Universities rally for critical student success and research initiatives
Joined by police chiefs, mental health counselors, medical school deans, and student leaders, the Board of Governors and presidents from all 12 of Florida’s public universities came together on Wednesday to rally…
Temple Beth El screens ‘Persona Non Grate’ tomorrow
The public is invited to join the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami, Temple Beth El, the Pensacola Jewish Federation and the Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida for a free film screening of…
Escambia County leads state in domestic violence rate, third in forcible sex crime rate
According to Florida Department of Health, Escambia County leads the state of Florida when it comes to domestic violence. The rate for domestic violence per 100,000 for the three-year period 2013-15 Â is…
Gwen Graham: ‘This state is in desperate need of leadership that just cares’ [podcast]
Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham believes Florida is ready for a change. The daughter of former U.S. Senator and Governor Bob Graham visited our office last Friday. “This state is in desperate need…
Senate bill has Mayor Hayward competing for Triumph dollars like everyone else
Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development unanimously approved (8-0) to SB 364, Senator Doug Broxson’s bill addressing $300-million BBP settlement funds. The bill gives no special preference…
Gaetz fight to not surrender on Obamacare gains momentum
On Monday, Congressman Matt Gaetz appeared to be one of the few voice pushing for Republicans not to give up on their campaign promise to repeal and replace Obamacare. By the end…
Scott takes aim at Corcoran
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Gov. Rick Scott on Monday upped his personal battle with House Speaker Richard Corcoran about the future of the state’s business-recruitment agency. Kim McDougal,…
Gaetz on Obamacare: ‘We’re not quitters’
On “Pensacola Speaks†yesterday, Congressman Matt Gaetz said the House Republicans’ failure to repeal and replace Obamacare last week was “the most disappointing week of my seven years in public service.†Why?…
Studer: why local governments, businesses and other entities have trouble changing [podcast]
Quint Studer tackles the barriers hold back organizations from improving- Rationalization, Blame, Denial, and Failure to take organizational performance personally.
Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic has openings
Escambia County has received word from the Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic that they have been providing record levels of service, but they have the ability to see more patients today as well…
New names to be added to Wall South
The Veterans Memorial Park Foundation of Pensacola will be add 140 names to “Wall South†at Veterans Memorial Park at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29. The adding of the names is…
Speaker upset with Constitution Revision Commission
From The News Service of Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran, R-Land O’ Lakes, chided the chairman of the Constitution Revision Commission on Thursday for scheduling public hearings during the legislative session —…
House passes Triumph bills
From The News Service of Florida Northwest Florida counties moved closer Thursday to getting money the state received last year from the multibillion-dollar BP settlement tied to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil…