Category: News
Podcast: Panhandle Charitable Open nets $170K for local charities
When John Peacock lost his 17-year old son to a car accident, he vowed to make something positive come out of the pain and loss…
Podcast: Bergosh floored by Pell Grant $500K blunder
On Wednesday, we reported that the Escambia County School District had mishandled Pell Grant disbursements and will have to pay back to the U.S. Department…
Podcasts: Startups and Day of Caring
Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” I interviewed two difference makers in our community: Joe Vinson on Startup Weekend Pensacola: Lyndi Warner on 23rd Annual Day of…
University of West Florida launches mechanical engineering program
Press release: The University of West Florida is pleased to announce a new program offering with the creation of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical…
Judge Casey Rodgers rejects First Amendment challenge to ‘Fair Districts’
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Just days before lawmakers go into a special session to redraw Senate lines, a federal judge this…
Santa Rosa administrator job down to eight finalists
Santa Rosa County Commission has to hire a replacement for the retiring County Administrator Hunter Walker. The list of 56 applicants has been culled to…
Gardiner, Crisafulli put focus on people with disabilities
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Senate President Andy Gardiner and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli said Wednesday they hope to pass a series…
Flightless Birds
Hence outside wherever thankful the flamboyant so grasshopper dear dove dear whale oh strenuous alert abnormal fumed below goodness this polite koala one much in…
This Weekend: 24 Hour Theatre Auditions and Performance
This weekend Pensacola Little Theatre gears up for its semi-annual tradition, 24 Hour Theatre. This special production is a unique due to it being six…
Podcast: 2015 Seville Rotary Arrogant Steak Cook Off
Seville Rotary’s 5th annual Arrogant Steak Cook Off will be held on Friday October 23rd at 5:30 pm at Seville Quarter. Teams of four will…
Bayfront Parkway potentials presented
by Jeremy Morrison The Florida Department of Transportation hosted the third and final public meeting Tuesday for the State Road 196/Bayfront Parkway Feasibility Study. Representatives…
Podcast: U.S. Senate candidate Todd Wilcox visits Pensacola
Todd Wilcox is running for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate. Who is Todd Wilcox? This is what he said on “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday:…
Escambia County School District owes feds half a million dollars
The Escambia County School District has been found to be out of compliance in how it has handled Pell Grants at George Stone Area Vocational…
Paint the Town Pink this Friday at Gallery Night
Press release: This weekend’s Gallery Night is shaping up to be more than just a fun time for the entire family, it’s also a good…
Rick Scott is not running, but PAC rakes in cash
SCOTT COMMITTEE NEARS $3.5M FOR YEAR A political committee that plays a key role for Gov. Rick Scott raised $118,300 in September, bringing its total…
Pensacola Senior Expo at Bayview Senior Center, Saturday, Oct. 17
Press release: The Bayview Senior Center is hosting a Senior Expo on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with information on health,…
Podcast: DeSantis talks about his U.S. Senate campaign
Congressman Ron DeSantis, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, is in Pensacola. He came on “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday. He said that Rep. Kevin McCarthy made…
Bob Cole pleads no contest to Sunshine violation
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that on October 12, 2015 Santa Rosa County Commissioner Robert A. “Bob†Cole entered a plea of no contest…
Governors trek to Cuba
The U.S. trade embargo on Cuba has not been lifted, but governors have traveled to the country since the re-establishment of diplomatic relations. The Pew…
Wilkins may have inside track for assistant city administrator post
Keith Wilkins, Escambia County’s Community & Environment director, may have the inside track to being the next assistant city administrator. Wilkins could bring much need…
