From Lt. Gov. Lopez-Cantera who is running for the U.S. Senate: “I learned today that my friend Representative Jeff Miller will not enter the United States Senate race. Jeff is a dedicated…
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Official statement from Rep. Miller, forgoes Senate race to continue VA reform efforts
From Congressman Jeff Miller: “Yesterday, my VA Accountability Act passed the House of Representatives under the shadow of a veto threat from the President. It became clear to me that this Administration…
Buzz: Miller decides not to run for U.S. Senate
I’ve received several emails that Congressman Jeff Miller has decided to not run for the U.S. Senate being vacated next year by presidential hopeful Marco Rubio. We have asked for confirmation from…
West Florida Literary Federation sponsors Youth Creative Writing Class
West Florida Literary Federation is sponsoring a free monthly Youth Creative Writing class for writers still attending school. The class is held every third Thursday of the month at the Pensacola Cultural…
No clear roadmap yet on Senate Districts
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA After reaching an agreement this week with voting-rights groups, Florida lawmakers face the chore of going into special session in October to redraw Senate…
Councilman charges Planning Board exceeded power
Pensacola City Councilman Charles Bare several months ago submitted to the council a food truck ordinance. The City Council asked the Planning Board to review it. Councilman Bare has written COO Tamara…
Mini-Grant Writing Workshop and Open Call for Applications
The purpose of the Art, Culture, and Entertainment, Inc. Mini Grant Program is to grant State of Florida Specialty License Plate funds through an equitable process to mission based arts, culture and…
Southerland passes on rematch vs. Graham
Despite the possibility of a more-favorable district in 2016, former Republican Congressman Steve Southerland will not seek to regain a spot in the U.S. House, according to reports Tuesday in the Tallahassee…
Mid-Bay Bridge Authority releases new toll options for the Mid-Bay Bridge and Spence Parkway
Press realize: In the first of two information sessions scheduled for this week, the executive director of the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority briefed the public on options for its new toll rates, scheduled…
Walton County comes up with Confederate flag compromise
BY DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA After nearly three hours of emotional testimony Tuesday about a Confederate flag rippling just outside, the Walton County Commission decided on a “compromise” that…
Breaking News: Special Session set for October
Florida lawmakers will hold a special session in October to redraw Senate districts, Senate President Andy Gardiner and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli announced Tuesday afternoon. The special session is scheduled from Oct….
Pensacola Speaks: Andy Marlette @ 5:30
PNJ Andy Marlette will be my guest today on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks.” We’ll talk about his Sunday cartoon and his column: “The Official Pop Song of Pensacola.” Pensacola Speaks…
Help coming to restore Pensacola oyster beds
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $4.4 million to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to implement the Oyster Cultch Placement project that will restore oyster beds in…
Podcast: Quint Studer explains his decision to walk away
On Friday, lightning struck the studios of News Talk 1370 WCOA. We fought through the technical difficulties and somehow went on the air. Quint Studer had previously agreed to come on the…
Weekly Roundup: Battle Lines and Power Lines
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, July 24, 2015……….In case you were wondering, the 2016 general election is still more than 15 months away. But with new…
Status of Maritime Park, Post-Studers
What’s next for the Community Maritime Park? Several questions need to be answered before the city puts the parcels back on the market. 1. Who markets the remaining eight parcels at the…
Local Races Form 850 Bridge Run Series
Bushwacker 5K, Bridge to Bridge 5K, and Double Bridge Run The Pensacola Sports Association (PSA), in partnership with the Capt’n Fun Runners (Bushwacker 5K) and the Bridge to Bridge 5K, is pleased…
Friends of WFPL to hold ‘Blowout Book Sale’ on Aug. 1
Friends of West Florida Public Library, a non-profit support organization of the West Florida Public Library, will hold a “Blowout Book Sale†on Saturday, August 1, from 9am to 5pm at the…
Effort forming to push for open-government protections
Worried that lawmakers and Gov. Rick Scott’s administration are chipping away at Florida’s open-government laws, a coalition of groups is being formed to try to “push back,” a leader of the effort…
Jeb has double-digit lead in Florida poll
Former Gov. Jeb Bush has “separated himself” from other Republican presidential candidates in Florida, leading all of them by double digits, according to a Mason-Dixon Florida Poll released Friday. The poll, conducted…