Category: News
U.S. Senate has failed to seat an elected Southern senator before
Political pundits are discussing what the Republican Party should do about Judge Roy Moore, the GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate. One suggestion is not…
Florida children victims of opioid crisis
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA More than 4,000 babies were born addicted to opioids in Florida last year, an increase of over…
Read about proposed Northwest Center for Dynamic Ocean Technologies at Port
Last week, we wrote about the need for a plan for the future of the Port of Pensacola. Triumph Gulf Coast uploaded the pre-screening form…
Commercial real estate board asks city to follow CRA processes re: hatchery
NAIOP of Northwest Florida represents developers, owners, and related professionals in office, industry, retail, and mixed use real estate in our area. On Nov. 8,…
Underhill sends out updates on infrastructure work
Commissioner Doug Underhill sent out the following information on the infrastructure work being done in District 2: Infrastructure Projects in District 2 There are two…
Jamie Sprague named UWF Associate Vice President for Human Resources
The University of West Florida has named Jamie Sprague the Associate Vice President for Human Resources, effective Jan. 2, 2018. In this role, Sprague will…
Bungled approval of airline agreements, missed win
Since 2008, the airlines at the Pensacola International Airport have operated without a long-term agreements. The month-to-month contracts have negatively impacted the airport’s bond ratings….
UWF College of Business Executive Mentor Program hosts ethics educator Aaron Beam
The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host guest speaker Aaron Beam from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 17…
Food Drive to Benefit Warrington Emergency Aide Center
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, has announced that all four Escambia County Tax Collector offices are drop off locations for a November food drive…
Out of the Park, Nov. 11
The Booker T. Washington High School Baseball Booster Club is hosting a fundraiser and auction – “Out of the Park: An Art Experience.” The event…
Latvala lawyer calls for ‘clear and convincing’ evidence
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 7, 2017……… Sen. Jack Latvala, the Clearwater Republican who is under investigation for…
Proposal takes aim at ‘coercion of sex’ in capitol
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 7, 2017……… Kentucky’s speaker of the House resigned from his leadership post amid…