BP announced yesterday an oil discovery at the Guadalupe prospect in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The discovery well, on Keathley Canyon Block 10, was drilled by operator Chevron on behalf…
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Voter turnout may be key to Nov. 4 victory
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA One of the most closely watched governor’s races in the country seems to be morphing back into a traditional political battle, based on a…
WSRE: Ethan Bortnick: Live in Concert
“Ethan Bortnick: Live in Concert†is coming to Pensacola next Tuesday, October 28, performing with special guests Damian McGinty of “Glee†and Celtic Thunder and members of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus at…
Author Michael Ryan coming to UWF – Oct. 29
The UWF College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host Michael Ryan, author of The BOOM! BOOM! Book, on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the UWF Conference Center…
Pensacola Chamber supports LOST referendum
On behalf of the Greater Pensacola Chamber, I would like to share our support for the half-cent sales tax extension related to the proposed construction of three new public schools in Escambia…
Pensacola adds 835 more people as of April 2014
The Office of Economic and Demographic Research released its population estimates for 2014 – both Escambia and Santa Rosa counties showed increases, primarily in the unincorporated areas. The state of Florida has…
College baseball coming to Maritime Park in February
The Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) and COX announced a three-day round-robin tournament featuring five NCAA Div. I schools to play at the waterfront stadium at the Vince Whibb’s Jr. Community Maritime Park….
Latest poll shows Scott and Crist deadlocked
Women and men are polar opposites in the Florida governor’s race, as likely voters split 42 – 42 percent between Republican Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist, running as a…
Final Scott vs. Crist debate contentious
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA In their final — and most heated — debate before the Nov. 4 election, incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist…
State Capital Briefs: Pot Cash Infusion, Crist tops 9M, Jimmy Buffet endorses
MEDICAL MARIJUANA GROUP GETS CASH INFUSION Amid signs that public support could be fading, a political committee seeking to legalize medical marijuana received a fundraising boost early this month, a new finance…
Florida Chamber honors Town of Century
The Town of Century will be honored with a Six Pillars Award on Monday, October 20, the Florida Chamber Foundation announced today. The award will be presented for the completion of the…
Soul Bowl tomorrow at Maritime Park
Football, Soul Food Take to the Baseball Park for Third Year Running For almost a quarter century, two inner-city youth sports leagues have taken to the field in a yearly football and…
See Perdido Key Chamber on ‘Tanked’
Friday, 9 p.m., Animal Planet airs ‘Tanked’ episode about the giant aquarium designed and built for the Perdido Key Visitor Information Center Here’s a chance to see how that 403-gallon pirate ship…
More on Fan Debate from Crist campaign
From Senator Dan Gelber: This venue is newly remodeled. I spoke to debate hosts who indicated during an inaugural event (Candy Crowley) last week it was uncomfortable on the stage. They said…
Scott camp responds to fan controversy
Inweekly received this email from Matt Moon, Communications Director for Rick Scott for Florida: Melissa Sellers, Campaign Manager for Rick Scott for Florida: “Charlie Crist can bring his fan, microwave, and toaster…
Fan nearly derails Scott-Crist debate
By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida After tens of millions of dollars worth of television commercials and the slinging of massive amounts of mud, could the Florida gubernatorial election come…
Scott vs. Crist Oct. 15: Where is Obama, Utility Bill Battle
Scott Campaign: Where’s Barack Obama? Good morning, Vice President Biden campaigned with Charlie Crist this week and said that this is the “most important governor’s race in the United States of America. 
Historic Downtown Walk, Friday, Oct. 17
Join the local chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council for a walking tour along the historic path of San Gabriel Creek, as we explore innovative options for resolving local drainage problems,…
Scott vs. Crist Oct. 14: New poll, Private emails, Jeb Bush, Jobs
Inweekly receives daily dozens of emails from both of the campaigns of Rick Scott and Charlie Crist. Most ask for contributions, but a few focus on issues. From now until the election,…
Eastgate Plaza sold for $8.95 million
The Tampa-based real estate investment firm Validus Group announced yesterday that it has acquired Eastgate Plaza on the corner of Creighton Road and North Ninth Avenue for $8.95 million. Eastgate Plaza is…