Public records recently released by the City of Pensacola show that its Chief Human Resources Officer Ed Sisson violated the grievance process established by the collective bargaining agreement and the PFD chain…
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Amtrak lays out Southern Rail Commission tour schedule
Amtrak and the Southern Rail Commission tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 19) are conducting a tour to examine new ideas for intercity passenger rail by operating an Inspection Train across Florida, from Pensacola to…
Perdido Key Master Plan Debate
Doug Underhill promises to seek more public input on the Perdido Key Master Plan between now and the Escambia County commission’s final vote sometime this summer. For now, the first term District…
Families plan silent protest over Escambia County Jail deaths
From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, several families who have had loved ones to be found dead in the Escambia County jail will gather for a time of…
Pensacola Speaks line-up: Steven Barry, Dr. Jans-Thomas, Rachel Gillette
I will open “Pensacola Speaks” with Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry. We will discuss the latest on Century and the county’s recovery from Monday’s tornado at 5:05 p.m. Around 5:20 p.m., I…
Pensacola Blue Wahoos seek local talent
To celebrate five years of baseball, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos are looking for local talent to perform during games. Wahoos Got Talent will be held February 27 at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Individuals…
Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company announces Spring Break Camp
The Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company has come up with a unique theme for its Spring Break camp. The campers will create a whodunit from scratch using Shakespearean characters, plots, intrigue, dialogue, and…
Quint Studer offers free workshop on his first day of retirement
Studer Community Institute sent out this press announcement this morning: Join Quint Studer as he kicks off his first day as a full-time volunteer for the community. Studer Community Institute and WSRE…
Pensacola Chamber recognizes business and community leaders
Last night, the Greater Pensacola Chamber announced its 56th Annual PACE Award recipients: Patrick Elebash, president of Elebash’s Jewelers, was named Emerging Business Leader of the Year for his efforts to make…
Odd-makers like Trump and Clinton
The odds-makers at www.SportsBettingDime.com issued a press release today. They expect the South Carolina primaries to be closer than the races in New Hampshire … but not by much as both Donald…
Pensacola residents gave Fire Department high marks, but chiefs still booted
While City Administrator Eric Olson has the city’s outside counsel investigating the Pensacola Fire Chief Matt Schmitt and Deputy Fire Chief Joe Glover, it should be noted that the Pensacola Fire Department…
Pensacola Speaks today: Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez Cantera and Buck Lee
On News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks,” I will interview former SRIA executive director Buck Lee in the first hour. Lee, who also served on the county commissions of both Escambia and…
16th Annual Seagrass Awareness Celebration, March 19
The Seagrass Awareness Celebration is an free, family event held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shoreline Park South in Gulf Breeze. Family focused activities include: live marine life in touch…
ECSD 2016 Teacher Fair set for Feb. 27
Escambia County School District is hosting a Teacher Fair on Saturday, Feb. 27 at Booker T. Washington High School. Registration begins at 8:30 in the auditorium. Speakers begin at 9 a.m., followed…
Another possible delay for medical marijuana arises
Three nurseries have asked a Leon County circuit judge for a preliminary injunction to block the Florida Department of Health from moving forward with efforts to grow and process limited types of…
Essential information on Century Tornado
From the Escambia County Community and Media Relations Department: Essential Information • Escambia County is working with the Town of Century and various agencies today to complete damage assessments and remove downed…
Pensacola city officials, chamber, tourism and economic development entities send out call for Amtrak rally
Visit Pensacola, in partnership with the City of Pensacola, the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, Florida West Economic Development Alliance and the West Florida Regional Planning Council, is inviting the public to…
Pensacola City Council speaks out on investigation of fire chiefs
Pensacola City Councilman P.C. Wu spoke first on the investigation of the fire chiefs, during the “Council Communications” segment of the meeting. “Sixty years of service to this city. Putting their life…
Pensacola City Attorney fumbles baton on briefing city council
After Pensacola City Administrator Eric Olson passed the baton to City Attorney Lysia Bowling on briefing the City Council about the investigation into Fire Chief Matt Schmitt and Deputy Fire Chief Joe…
Pensacola City Administrator’s February report: RESTORE, Recycling, UBER and more
A little after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11, Pensacola City Administrator gave his monthly report to the City Council and citizens of Pensacola. He talked briefly about the Amtrak celebration to…