Category: News
House GOP loads issues into education bill
By Lloyd Dunkelberger THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE — In a replay of last year, the House on Wednesday attached a major education policy…
DEP cancels Fish Hatchery bid
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued this today: “Due to issues outside of the DEP’s control that prevent implementation of the Project, this solicitation is hereby canceled. Any bids which have been submitted will not be opened and will be returned upon request by the bidder.”
Podcast: Move to Amend National Director Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap
Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap, National Director of Move to Amend, was my guest on “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday. She has served as a member of the national Leadership…
Child marriage ban passes Florida Senate
Saying the measure will prevent the abuse of children, the Florida Senate on today unanimously approved a bill that would ban issuing marriage licenses to…
2018 Bands on the Beach schedule released
Pensacola Beach’s popular outdoor summer concert series, Bands on the Beach, is back in April. The free concert series features performers for every musical taste…
Journal documents a litany of harassment allegations
Escambia County is in the midst of an investigation of harassment of a former female professional firefighter in its Escambia Fire Rescue Department. To date,…
Update from Escambia County on Fire Rescue investigation
From the Escambia County Public Information: Based on an internal complaint levied in Escambia Fire Rescue, a multifaceted investigation was launched by county leadership that…
Inweekly has IA report on Escambia Fire harassment case
Inweekly has obtained the Internal Affairs Report regarding sexual harassment inside Escambia County Fire Rescue. The name of the complainant has been redacted but the…
Escambia Fire Chief terminated
Escambia County Fire Chief Pat Grace was terminated yesterday. Â A sexual harassment investigation is underway within the department – Grace is not a subject in…
PSC presents ‘Harriett’ and ‘MLK and Mandela’ on Feb. 3
In celebration of Black History Month, Pensacola State College will present two short plays: “Harriet†By Kisha Kenyatta and “MLK and Mandela†by Lawrence Gamell…
Buzz: Sexual harassment within Escambia County Fire
The buzz from the Escambia County is the Board of County Commissioners may have to settle a sexual harassment claim regarding a female professional firefighter…
Another shooting in Escambia County, bringing total of gun incidents to five for the week
Another shooting happened over the weekend – the fifth incident involving guns in Escambia County for the week. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching…
