Category: News
City Budget Day One: Shell games, fiscal discipline, needs vs. wants
PNJ reporter Jim Little reported on the first of the Pensacola City Council two budget workshops–the public meetings Mayor Ashton Hayward and City Administrator Eric…
Breaking news: Bydlak files for Florida House seat
Republican Rebekah Bydlak has filed to run for the Florida House seat currently held by Clay Ingram. Bydlak made a name for herself during the…
Local government agencies ride social media wave
In our July 27 issue, we reported on how certain commissioners ignore the board’s social media policy and the need to revamp it – “Rules…
For the second time, Moultrie resigns from school board
Superintendent of Schools Malcolm Thomas announced today that Escambia School Board member and Chair Linda Moultrie has made the decision to resign her position on…
Shake-up and reorganization at UWF
University of West Florida President Martha Saunders recently announced new appointments to the University’s executive leadership team as well as the merger and development of…
Student petitions School District to revoke dress code rule
Hannah Grace Smith, a West Florida High School student, believes the Escambia County School District’s dress code that is “incredibly sexist and unnecessary, and I…
What are the Eastside and Westside redevelopment projects?
In April, the Pensacola City Council approved CRA work plans. The mayor has proposed the city issue $5.3 million in revenue bonds to implement some…
Perdido Key condominium helps wounded U.S. military veterans
Thanks to Eden Condominiums, 25 wounded American military veterans will have the chance to enjoy a week-long stay in paradise on Perdido Key. It’s the…
Pensacola mayor wants to borrow another $5.3M
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward wants to borrow more money against future revenues. This time he wants the Pensacola City Council to approve bond issues for…
Myers challenges the ‘needs’ Hayward has in his budget
For years, Councilwoman Sherri Myers had tried to get Mayor Ashton Hayward to put sidewalks on Burgess Road. Her pleas have fallen on deaf ears….
Escambia County Fall Youth Employment Program
Applications are now being accepted for the fall cycle of the Escambia County Youth Employment Program, which will provide opportunities for youth to get paid…
Firehouse Subs: Sixth Annual H2O for Heroes, Aug. 5
With record-setting high temperatures creating dangerous weather conditions across the country, Firehouse Subs invites guests nationwide to help in its effort to support America’s first…
