Last week, the mayor’s office let the public know that Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services had revised its outlook on Pensacola, Fla.’s airport revenue bonds issued for Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to…
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IP helps Florida win Silver Shovel award
Governor Rick Scott yesterday announced that Area Development magazine awarded Florida, through its principal economic development organization Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI), the Silver Shovel award for significant job creation and economic impact….
Chamber to Host Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Seminar
Press Release: It can be difficult for businesses to fully recover after a natural disaster strikes. In an effort to help local businesses prepare for natural disasters, the Greater Pensacola Chamber will…
Newpoint board knew NEP was pulling out May 22, but kept news from teachers and district
Last night the 21st Century Academy of Pensacola board voted 4-0, with Tracy Adcock absent, not to appeal the notices of termination from the district for two of its three charter schools,…
The mystery man behind Newpoint Education Partners
When you go to Newpoint Education Partners’ website, you will find under “Leadership Team” the names: Mr. David Stiles, Vice President, Operations and Development; Carla Lovett, Vice President, Curriculum and Instruction; and…
Pensacola Speaks today – latest developments on Newpoint Education Partners
Is the charter school empire built by Marcus May about to collapse? There are definitely cracks showing on the walls. I will share on News Talk 1370 WCOA the latest information on…
NC State Board of Education places hold on Newpoint charter schools
NC Policy Watch reports today that the North Carolina State Board of Education voted to temporarily put the brakes on allowing that Newpoint Education Partners opening schools in its state. The Board…
The battle for Charlotte’s Web
June marks the anniversary of when Gov. Rick Scott signed the Compassionate Cannabis Care Act, which legalized Charlotte’s Web. This week’s cover story investigates why patients still can’t receive it. Read The…
Airport bond outlook improves from negative to stable
The City of Pensacola reports Standard & Poor’s Rating Services has affirmed the “BBB†rating of Pensacola International Airport’s revenue bonds and has revised its outlook on the bonds from negative to…
City PIO tells PNJ Hayward not running for Congress
The PNJ asked City of Pensacola Public Information Officer Vernon Stewart if the mayor was considering a run for Congress next year. Stewart said the mayor was focused on being a “great…
Rolling Hills continues to burn
These dump fires can be challenging to put out. Stay tuned.
Airport food concessions revenues appear to be returning
The Mayor’s Office announced today that Chick-fil-A will open tomorrow at the Pensacola International Airport, completing the year-long transition to OHM food concessions at the facility. In the press release, Mayor Ashton…
PS podcast: Bergosh on Newpoint scandal
Escambia School Board member Jeff Bergosh yesterday said on “Pensacola Speaks†that news that Newpoint Education Partners had fired its entire Pensacola Staff hit him like “a ton of bricks.†However, he…
Newpoint fires teachers without getting final grades
Jeni Booker Senter was one of the teachers fired by Newpoint Education Partners yesterday. She taught English, Language Arts and Creative Writing at Newpoint Academy and Newpoint High Pensacola. When she and…
Scott undermines Senate health care plan
Senate Appropriations Committee is tired of the games the Scott administration is playing in the legislative battle over health care. On Monday, state Medicaid director Justin Senior appeared before the House Health…
Telephone polling for Hayward
Last night, I received a couple calls that someone was polling about the U.S. Congressional race —if Rep. Jeff Miller choses to run for U.S. Senate next year. Voters were asked if…
Bergosh says school district will withhold $140K from Newpoint
On “Pensacola Speaks”, School Board member Jeff Bergosh said that Superintendent Malcolm Thomas plans to withhold Newpoint’s last check, which he estimated to be about $140,000. Those fund would be used to…
Pensacola Today topic: Newpoint cheating scandal
Escambia County School Board member Jeff Bergosh will come on the show to discuss the latest developments regarding the Newpoint charter schools. Pensacola Speaks airs on News Talk 1370 WCOA Monday-Friday from 5…
What Newpoint told the teachers when they were fired
This is the written notice Newpoint Education Partners gave its teachers today: “As all of you know, despite all our best efforts to prevent this situation and due to the actions of…
Thomas pre-files for third term as school superintendent
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections office has notified the newspaper that School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas has pre-filed for a third term. The last superintendent to serve three terms was J. E….