Category: News
Buzz: Another death in the Escambia County Jail – Update
There has been another death at the Escambia County Jail, the fifth in past 11 months. Assistant County Administrator Chip Simmons told Inweekly that a…
Lawmaker wants to phase out sales tax on commercial rentals
A Florida House Republican wants to phase out a heavily discussed tax on the rental of commercial property over the next decade. Rep. Larry Ahern,…
Sept. 22 podcasts: Pensacola history and Northwest Florida high school athletics
Yesterday, I interviewed University of Houston professor Matt Clavin about Pensacola serving as refuge for runaway slaves in the decades before the Civil War. I…
Step Up for Kids: childhood hunger in our community
Covenant Hospice, Gulf Power, Levin Law Firm, Farm Share, Public Policy 4 Kids, The Pensacola Welcome Committee and Every Child Matters Education Fund are co-sponsoring…
Free entrance to all National Parks on Saturday
Press release: This Saturday, September 26, celebrate National Public Lands Day by heading to a national park to play, learn, serve, or work. The 22nd…
Jeb Bush announces Escambia County campaign team
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has announced his Escambia County campaign team. It’s a Who’s Who of community leaders and elected officials. Mayor Ashton Hayward…
UWF men’s soccer makes Top 20
Press release: The University of West Florida men’s soccer team moved up in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America rankings on Tuesday, leaping eight…
History: Philip D. Beall Sr. Memorial Bridge
With all the discussion of the $600-million replacement for the bridge that connects Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, I thought you might enjoy reading this “Public…
Outside agencies may have funding issues at BCC
At tonight’s budget hearing, Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is voting on the funding for outside agencies. According to county staff, several well-known agencies…
Podcast: Underhill says infrastructure is key to economic development
Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill came on “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday to give us an update on what is happening in the southwest portion of the…
Education board pushes for higher standards
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA State Board of Education members are pushing for Florida officials to use the transition to a new…
President to address Panhandle Tiger Bay Club….’Jefferson,’ not Obama
Press release: “President Thomas Jefferson†to address the Panhandle Tiger Bay Club on Saturday, Sept. 26! As we look forward to the 2016 elections, who…
On Pensacola Speaks: author tells how Pensacola resisted slavery before the Civil War
Today, I will interview Matthew Clavin, a history professor at the University of Houston, on his new book, “Aiming for Pensacola: Fugitive Slaves on the…
Scott proposes $19 million in mental health spending
Gov. Rick Scott said Monday he will propose more than $19 million for mental-health and substance-abuse treatment services in his recommended budget for the 2016-2017…
Major sponsors pull out of ‘The View’
Johnson & Johnson, Eggland’s Best, Party City, Snuggle and McCormick have pulled their advertising from the ABC day-time talk show “The View.†The show’s co-hosts…
UWF announces new alumni board
Press release: The University of West Florida Alumni Association recently announced its 2015-2016 National Alumni Board of Directors. The Board consists of 11 members: Joel…
Thanks to Don Gaetz, a press release we will never get about Pensacola Bay Bridge
New tolls on Mid-Bay Bridge and Spence Parkway take effect October 1 Road signage reflecting the new tolls will be changed late September PRIOR to…
Buzz: Rickety fence could cancel UWF scrimmage at Maritime Park
We’re hearing that the fence (shown above) could force the cancellation of the UWF football scrimmage planned at the Maritime Park stadium for Oct. 17….
Walker drops out of presidential race
Gov. Scott Walker has called a press conference for 5 p.m. After polling less than half of one-percent in the latest CNN poll, the Wisconsin…
Bense to deliver State of the University speech
University of West Florida President Dr. Judith Bense will present her annual State of the University address, detailing the University’s accomplishments in 2014-15 and its…
