Category: News
WEAR report on Escambia County School District tragedy leads to more questions
WEAR TV reporter David Gonzalez interviewed Superintendent Malcolm Thomas and Martha Hanna, his health services coordinator, regarding the death of Audi Anderson, a four-year-old Pre-K…
Records show every public school in Escambia County does not have a nurse
I spoke with former School Board member Jeff Bergosh. He said the District uses a private company, Pediatric Services of America, that provides one health…
Superintendent speaks to media about student’s death (update)
In an interview with the News Journal, Superintendent Malcolm Thomas finally commented on the death of Sherwood Elementary pre-K student, Audi Anderson, five days after…
Government Pond near completion
The work on the Corrine Jones-Government Street stormwater pond is near completion, according to a drone video posted to the city’s Facebook page. Construction on…
Request for injunction against ECUA tanks denied
Judge James Fensom of the Florida 14th Judicial Circuit denied yesterday an emergency injunction to halt the construction of the ECUA emergency wastewater storage tank….
Mother of choking victim: ‘Nobody else ever has to feel this pain’
We reported yesterday on the death of Audi Anderson, age 4. He was a Pre-K student Sherwood Elementary School who died after choking on food…
Escambia County fastracks dealing with jail overcrowding
Commissioner Lumon May, Circuit Judge Tom Dannheisser and the Public Safety Coordinating Council have ramped up their efforts to reduce crowding in the Escambia County…
Four-year-old chokes in Escambia Co. school cafeteria
Audi Anderson, age 4, died after choking on food while eating in the cafeteria at Sherwood Elementary School. The incident happened on Friday, Sept. 19….
Heroes Among Us: Rear Adm. Don Quinn [podcast]
The Cpl. J.R. Spears Detachment of the Marine Corps League hosts September edition of its 5th Annual Heroes Among Us speaker series The theme is…
ACLU issues call for public to show up and speak out for criminal justice reforms
The ACLU of Florida is asking its supporters to attend today’s Escambia County’s Public Safety Coordinating Council meeting to speak out for their recommendations for criminal…
Three takeaways for CivicCon morning session
Over 80 city, county, state and community leaders this morning listened to Chuck Marohn, founder and president of Strong Towns, talk about how to make…
Gaetz: Tax reform top priority [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday, Congressman Matt Gaetz said the priority for Congress is tax reform. “This week, the key thrust of our effort will be…
