Category: News
Scott announces $79.3 billion Florida First Budget
Governor Rick Scott today announced a $79.3 billion state budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2016. One state department that is happy is…
Marijuana nurseries announced
Today, the Florida Department of Health announced the five dispensing organizations approved to provide patients with intractable epilepsy and people with advanced cancer access to…
Judge Rodgers thanks Sen. Nelson
At the end of U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson’s meeting today with local leaders, Federal Judge Casey Rodgers thanked him for his support during her nomination…
Nelson visits Pensacola this morning
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson will be in Pensacola today to meet with a group of local business and civic leaders to discuss issues important to…
The Journey Begins
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Morning Chill
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Official statement on jail death
Inmate Found Unresponsive, Pronounced Dead on Scene An inmate died at the Escambia County Main Jail after being found unresponsive Wednesday, Nov. 19 from an…
Human Rights ordinance tentatively scheduled for Feb. 2016
Pensacola Council Executive Donald Kraher has notified the council that he and the city attorney have are looking at a February date for a review/action…
Buzz: Another death in Escambia County Jail
Assistant County Administrator Chip Simmons confirmed that an inmate was found in dead in his cell this morning. The Escambia County Sheriff is investigating the…
Mountain Views
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Fill the Mayflower next week
Press release: Coastal Moving & Storage, an agent of Mayflower Transit, and MANNA invite you to help Fill The Mayflower with healthy food in anticipation…
Lopez-Cantera on ISIS: ‘Evil in ways that have not been seen before’ (podcast)
Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera yesterday came on “Pensacola Speaks†to talk about ISIS and Syrian Refugees. “The governor and I yesterday both called on Congress…
Pensacola City Council members send in nominations for president and vp
The agenda has been published for next Tuesday’s special council meeting for the election of the council president and vice president for the upcoming year….
Pot proposals for terminally ill push forward
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Measures that would legalize full-strength medical marijuana for terminally ill patients received preliminary approval from House and…
Autumn Leaves
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PS Today: Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera. PSC President Dr. Ed Meadows and Bayou Chico Association President
The Lt. Governor will talk about the Syrian refugee program; Dr. Meadows on Gov. Scott’s ‘Ready, Set, Work’ Challenge; and John Naybors will talk about…
Sacred Heart Hosts Christmas Tree Lighting
Sacred Heart Hospital will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. All community members are welcome to attend….
‘Stand Your Ground’ measure fails in House
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A National Rifle Association-backed measure that could have made it easier legally for people to claim self-defense…
Escambia to try out alcohol ban in beach business core
In an effort to address crime, commerce and “quality of life†issues, Escambia County officials have decided to try out an open-container ban for the…
Florida Chamber announces its 2016 legislative agenda
Press release: As the Florida Chamber enters its 100th year of fighting for business, the Florida Chamber of Commerce today unveiled its 2016 Competitiveness Agenda…
