Category: News
IP Unified Command warns of non-approved contractors
The Unified Command Team has been made aware businesses are contacting community members potentially impacted by the International Paper Cantonment Digester explosion and offering various…
New hours for Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA
Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA has new facility hours beginning Sunday, Feb. 5: Monday-Friday 5 am – 9 pm; Saturday 7 am – 5 pm;…
Road Trip to Tallahassee for unveiling of 2017 Florida budget proposal
Gov. Rick Scott releases his proposed 2017-2018 budget Tuesday morning. I will be among the editors and political reporters from throughout the state gather at…
Mardi Gras Bowl set for Feb. 10-11
The 2017 Junior Achievement Mardi Gras Bowl is being held in partnership with Cordova Lanes on February 10-11. The event consists of five total bowling…
Gaetz issues statement on Trump’s executive order
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s extreme vetting pause: “Like so many Americans, I watched media…
Underhill wants to focus on cooperation
Commissioner Doug Underhill said the joint meeting between the Escambia County Commission and Pensacola City Council will lack fireworks when they meet at 1 p.m….
International Paper more opaque than transparent regarding plant explosion
International Paper’s media tour and “Community Open House†fell short of expectations. The media tour on Saturday morning consisted of a 65-minute driving tour to…
IP offers media tour and community open house on Saturday
We received this media advisory: The Unified Command Team is hosting a tour of the area affected by the Cantonment Digester Incident. WHEN: Saturday, Jan….
Scott’s tweet gets Ports to back away from Cuba deals
Port Everglades and the Port of Palm Beach have announced they will not sign any formal economic-development paperwork with a Cuban delegation that is in…
Where Florida’s job growth will be over next decade
Florida will need two million net new jobs by 2030. What are the jobs of the future and will Florida’s workforce be prepared? The Florida Chamber…
Studer on developing skills of leadership teams [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday, Quint Studer discussed his upcoming column in the PNJ on how to assess and improve the skills of your leadership team.
Fred Levin invests $100,000 in UWF Football
Pensacola Attorney Fred Levin has made a generous contribution to the University of West Florida football program, donating $100,000 to support the Argonauts. “The University…