Category: News
Pensacola Speaks podcast: Sheriff says shooting may be tied to teen gang
Sheriff David Morgan said on Pensacola Speaks yesterday that a recent homicide where the victim was burned beyond recognition may be gang-related. At approximately 4:00…
NAACP never approved Hawthorne ‘compromise’ letter
At the commission’s Committee of the Whole, Charles Thornton, president of the Pensacola branch of the NAACP, told the Board of County Commissioners that his…
Advocate questions need to expand panhandling laws
Nathan Monk, a local advocate for the homeless, has concerns over the city of Pensacola considering stricter panhandling laws and only partially repealing the homeless…
The science behind medical cannabis oil (Charlotte’s Web) discussed tonight
Realm of Caring Florida invites you to an educational lecture: “The Science behind medical cannabis oil” When: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 12 Where: Institute for…
Guns may be coming to an elementary school near you
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A measure that would allow school employees and volunteers to carry guns on campus was approved by…
Askew named to Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame
The late Gov. Reubin Askew and civil-rights leaders Sallye B. Mathis and Edward Daniel Davis were named this week by Gov. Rick Scott as inductees…
TaxWatch recommends more state funding for mental health
Seeing getting help for those battling mental issues as a public safety issue, Florida TaxWatch wants the state to increase funding for mental health service,…
Evers will pursue investigation into DOC cover-ups with FBI, if necessary
Sen. Greg Evers, chairman of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee, said in a radio interview yesterday that he plans to pursue an investigation into alleged…
Breaking news: Sen. Evers will be on Pensacola Speaks @ 5:05
Sen. Greg Evers will talk about yesterday’s testimony before his Senate panel on how prison investigators were pressured to not pursue certain allegations. We are…
Tough Mudder may not return due to county alcohol restrictions
Santa Rosa Press Gazette is reporting that Santa Rosa County could lose its popular Tough Mudder event if alcohol sales aren’t allowed for its Sunday…
Gillette and Barrows to lead public speaking workshop for women
Press release: John Maxwell-certified trainer Rachael Gillette and former WEAR-TV anchor Mollye Barrows know what it takes to speak before an audience with ease and…
Pensacola Speaks: Sheriff David Morgan and Florida Water Advocates
On Pensacola Speaks this afternoon, Sheriff David Morgan will stop by the studio in the first half hour. Lee Killinger and Frank Bernardino of Florida…
Clinton the Musical coming to Broadway
Clinton The Musical, the new headline making musical by Paul Hodge and Michael Hodge will begin its run on March 25. If President William Jefferson…
Prison investigators silenced by ‘upper level management’
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Testifying under oath Tuesday before a Senate panel, current and former Department of Corrections investigators — including…
USDA report says Florida citrus production will be below earlier forecast
The National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday said this season’s Florida orange production will be down 1 percent from…
City Council agenda cut to 30 items for Thursday meeting
The Pensacola City Council has moved 19 items from its March 12 regular meeting to a special meeting on Thursday. March 26. What will be…
Pensacola Speaks podcast: Rick Wilson on Hillary Clinton presser…’a clown car crashing into a dumpster fire’
GOP strategist Rick Wilson spoke with Rick Outzen about the press conference former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had on Tuesday to explain her use…
Dukes of Dixieland to headline the 2015 Pensacola JazzFest
Press release: More than 20 acts are scheduled to perform at this year’s Pensacola Jazz Fest, including the world famous Dukes of Dixieland, making it…
Pensacola Speaks: GOP strategist Rick Wilson at 5:15 pm today
GOP political strategist Rick Wilson was a regular guest on last year’s radio show. The owner of Florida-based political consulting firm Intrepid Media, Wilson is…
City attorney nomination derailed
The Pensacola City Council has delayed its approval of Mayor Ashton Hayward’s nomination for city attorney. It will not be discussed until the next March…
