Yesterday, the Collaborative for Student Success weighed in on a contentious statewide debate brewing in Florida over how the state should define student proficiency. At its core, the debate in Florida is…
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PechaKucha Pensacola Night Oct. 17
Press release: PechaKucha Pensacola and the Florida Public Archaeology Network are hosting volume 3 of PechaKucha Pensacola to celebrate International Archaeology Day. Several different experts from the University of West Florida Division…
New Poll: 68 percent of Florida Voters Support Statewide LGBT Nondiscrimination Protections
Press release: A new poll shows 68 percent of Florida voters support legislation that would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the state’s nondiscrimination law. That’s a net 12 percent increase…
Ben Carson coming to Pensacola
On Sunday, November 1, 2015 Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson and his wife Candy will be appearing at Books-A-Million, 6235 N. Davis Hwy, to sign copies of his newly released book…
East Hill sees preliminary drawings for new Publix
The East Hill Homeowners Association got to see the latest site plan and elevations for the Publix at Cervantes and 12th. The plans aren’t final, but do give an idea of what…
PSC Concert Chorale and Jazz Choir Present Free Performance Oct. 9
Press release: The Pensacola State College Concert Chorale and Jazz Choir present a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola…
Pediatric residents win second in statewide Brain Bowl
Press release: At the first-ever Florida American Academy of Pediatric (AAP) Residents Brain Bowl, Sacred Heart pediatric residents captured second place out of nine teams, narrowly missing out on first place at…
Gaetz requests audit of Walton County Planning Dept
At the request of Senator Don Gaetz, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee today ordered a full examination of the operations of the Walton County Planning Department. The department and its oversight by…
12 Florida MSAs have grown their GDP faster than rest of the nation…not Pensacola
Last week, Governor Rick Scott announced that 12 of Florida’s Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) had a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) that grew faster than the rest of the nation last year, according…
Gaetz in for a fight for Senate seat
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) has built a huge war chest for the Senate District 1 campaign over the last two years. His father, Don Gaetz, terms out of the Florida…
BP files Deepwater Horizon settlement agreement today
BP will file today its The $18.7 billion settlement agreement between the U.S. government, five states and BP over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The filing will be followed by…
School Superintendents want ‘incompletes’ on 2015 tests
Last week, the Florida School Boards Association questioned the reliability of the state’s school-accountability system. Its statement was triggered by this one from the state’s school superintendents’ association. Florida Association of District…
188th Mississippi Blues Trail marker to be unveiled
The Mississippi Blues Trail will unveil its 188th marker at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 302 Ruby Street in Cleveland. The marker, entitled Gospel and Blues, focuses on the relationships…
History: Wonderful City of Advantages…WCOA
This “Public Record” column was originally published July 10, 2010: The first radio station to broadcast in Pensacola was WCOA. It was an AM station that premiered just six years after the…
Escambia County Hires Veterans Services Officer
Press release: Escambia County is pleased to announce the hiring of Marvin Merillat as its veterans services officer. This position will be responsible for interviewing and counseling veterans and their dependents, and…
Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union rated 5-Stars for 85 consecutive quarters
Press release: Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union is proud to announce it has earned BauerFinancial’s 5-Star Superior rating for strength and security. A 5-Star Superior rating indicates that Gulf Winds Federal Credit…
Good news from Greater Pensacola Chamber, Oct. 4 edition
The Greater Pensacola Chamber shared these announcements from its partners. Partner News Saenger Theatre celebrates usher accomplishments and 7,480 volunteer hours at annual appreciation dinner Pot Roast & Pinot hosts five-course wine…
Good news for Gov. Scott, Oct. 4 edition
Governor Scott Awards Two Businesses with Governor’s Business Ambassador Award On September 29, 2015, in News Releases, by Staff TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott recognized the following individuals with the Governor’s…
Making a play of your own or need of a Halloween costume?
The Pensacola Little Theatre is holding a yard sale of costumes and accessories on Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a plastic grocery bag and fill it for…
‘Pensacola Speaks’ shares good news, Oct. 3 edition
On ‘Pensacola Speaks,’ we had several great interviews this past week. Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival – website Like the marriage between the lyrics and the melody of a song, the marriage between…