Category: News
Unemployment rate holds steady in Florida
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida’s jobless mark continued its steady run through 2014, holding at 6.2 percent from June to July,…
United Way invites community to attend 2014 Annual Meeting
Gary Sammons, Chair of the United Way of Escambia County Board of Directors, invites the community to join us Thursday, August 21 from 11:30am-1pm at…
Internet trolls attack daughter of Robin Williams
Zelda Williams shared her thoughts and emotions about her recently-deceased father, Robin Williams, on Twitter. Forbes reported that the tweets were “little more than a…
PNJ publisher leaving town, too
The PNJ is reporting that its publisher, Terry Horne, announced he will be leaving Pensacola to become West Group Regional President for Gannett. No known…
Resignation letter from Pensacola City Administrator
Colleen Castille’s resignation is not unexpected. Her contract with the mayor was for one year. Her two-page resignation letter highlights the accomplishments of Team Hayward…
Castille resigns as city administrator
Coleen Castille has resigned as Pensacola’s city administrator, effective Sept. 3. City CFO Dick Barker will be the interim administrator. Communications Administrator Tamara Fountain has…
Pensacola named to Top 10 Sexiest Small Cities in America
Another list, another title for Pensacola – The Upside of Florida: 1. Sarasota, FL 2. Pensacola, FL 3. Bradenton, FL 4. Marietta, GA 5. Carson…
Kenny Chesney says ‘Thank you’
Kenny Chesney will be holding a free concert this weekend at the Flora-Bama. Ads have been running daily in the PNJ explaining how his promoters…
Studer named Healthcare Visionary
Modern Healthcare will honor next month Quint Studer, founder of Studer Group, with its first-ever Healthcare Marketing Visionary IMPACT Award. The special award was created…
Open Mic Night features new poet laureate, Aug. 19
Jamey Jones, the new Poet Laureate of Northwest Florida and instructor at Pensacola State, opens the August 19 Third Tuesday Open Mic with a reading…
Early Voting Begins Saturday
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford reminded voters today that beginning Saturday, August 16, seven early voting sites will be available for the…
Drew Brees challenges Bubba Watson, get out the ice bucket
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was yesterday doused with chilly ice water as part of the viral “Ice Bucket Challenge” designed to raise awareness…
Pensacola leads state in Payday loans
Greater than one-in-three payday loans made in the state of Florida are done in the Pensacola, according to a study by the Research Institute on…
Pensacola Beach Warrior Hook-Up Weekend starts Aug. 14
From Dave Glassman: PLEASE INVITE EVERYONE YOU KNOW to come to join AHERO and the Emerald Coast Pixies at the 2014 Custom Moto “Give-Away” display…
Santa Rosa teacher receives Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educator
Today, the White House Council on Environmental Quality, in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded Gulf Breeze teacher Charlene Mauro with the Presidential…
Mayor supports Recall amendment, council staff not so much
From the Mayor’s Office: I believe that citizens should have a clear path to recall any elected official, and if this amendment helps clarify the…
American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kickoff, Aug. 28
The American Cancer Society will host a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer kickoff rally and informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. on August 28th at Sanders…
School District hires PR coordinator
Superintendent Malcolm Thomas has named Kim Stefansson to the position of Public Relations Coordinator for the Escambia County School District. As a former teacher at…
Candlelight service tonight for Tiffany Daniels
Tiffany Daniels, age 25, went missing one year ago today. Tonight, the Daniels family and the KlaasKIDS Foundation will hold a candlelight commemoration service at…
Parent challenges decision to hire yet another consultant in school system
From a Concerned Parent: Opinion… Warrington Middle Consultant Malcolm, Malcolm, Malcolm, please tell me that the use of our tax payer funds, $375,000 in this…
