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District reaches agreement with Teachers union on pay raise
The Escambia County School District and the Escambia Education Association (EEA) and the Union of Escambia Education Support Personnel (ESP) announced this afternoon that a collective bargaining agreement has been reached to…
Switzer heads group buying historic Blount and Brent buildings
One Palafox Place, LLC, a group of investors managed by Bobby Switzer has entered into a contract with Durnford Enterprises, Ltd, to purchase the city corner bound by Garden, Palafox, Romana, and…
Scott announces $277,000 grant to Escambia County
Press Release: Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Escambia County and the Pensacola Chamber were awarded $266,000 through Florida’s Defense Infrastructure and Reinvestment Grant Programs. The funding will diversify the local economy,…
Hopjacks Filling Station R.I.P.
The plug was pulled on Hopjacks Filling Station on Saturday, a victim of the major chains capitalizing on the same craft beer market that owner Joe Abston and his team sought to…
Navy Federal hosts Navy SHRED-eral Day on October 18
Navy Federal Credit Union will welcome members and neighbors across the country to its Navy SHRED-eral event this Saturday, October 18. The 74 participating Navy Federal locations include five new branches in…
Pensacola residents voice concerns: Economic health, Public Works and Communications
Pensacola residents are concerned about the economic health of their city and want more focus on Public Works, Housing Options, Communications and Public Safety, according to the soon-to-be-released 2014 Pensacola Community Survey….
Best lines of the first gubernatorial debate
Republican Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist clashed over their records as governor and traded sometimes-personal barbs last Friday in the first of three debates in a close race for…
Blue Wahoos Job Fair Set for Tuesday, Oct. 14
Anyone interested in working for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in a seasonal position is welcome to attend our job fair between 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. As we…
UF Presidential Search Committee names three finalists, none are lawmakers
The University of Florida’s Presidential Search Committee has narrowed its list of finalists to three, all from out-of-state, with the president-elect expected to be named Wednesday. On Monday, the search committee selected…
Halloween Egg Haunt, Oct. 25
Press Release: It’s near time once again for children to dress in costumes and bring their flashlights to Roger Scott Athletic Complex for the Halloween Egg Haunt on Saturday, October 25 from…
Quayside Gallery 12x12x12 art show, Oct. 16
Press Release: If we are fortunate in life, we meet people who bring us joy for a lifetime. That is the essence of this exhibit…friendship, community, sharing. The 12x12x12 show is nothing…
Hyatt Environmental Center Open House set for Oct. 18
Press Release: The public is invited to come out to the Annual Roy Hyatt Environmental Center (RHEC) Open House and Silent Auction on October 18. Come out and meet, and even touch,…
Poet Laureate inducted on Saturday
Jamey Jones, a fifth generation Pensacolian, has been named the new Poet Laureate of Northwest Florida by the West Florida Literary Federation. Jones, 50, will be formally inducted at a free public…
Mother of Trayvon Martin to speak at prayer rally, Oct. 17
Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin, will be the guest speaker at Prayer Rally held on Friday, October 17 St. John Divine Church, 620 E Jordan Street. “Understanding with everything we’ve…
Upcoming events at UWF
Below are upcoming events at the University of West Florida. Disability Awareness Conference Date: Thursday, Oct. 9 Time: 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Location: University Commons Auditorium Details: UWF will host the…
350 Pensacola hosts speaker on The Water and Land Conservation Amendment, Oct. 14
350 Pensacola hosts “Protecting Florida’s Future: The Water and Land Conservation Amendment,†a talk by Marcus Lackey, on Tuesday, October 14. The Water and Land Conservation Amendment is on Florida’s November 4…
Gov. Scott announces funding for restoration projects and boat ramps in the Panhandle, using BP funds
Press Release: Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the funding of the third and largest set of early restoration projects, as approved by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees….
Petoskey council rejects contract with Bill Reynolds
The Petoskey City Council voted by a 3-2 vote yesterday against entering a contract that would have finalized former Pensacola City Administrator Bill Reynolds’ employment as the new Petoskey city manager. The…
Nearly 85 percent of BP economic loss claims in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties remain unpaid
According to the website LegalExaminer.com, 2,415 BP economic loss claims have been filed in Escambia County with the BP Deepwater Horizon Court Supervised Settlement Program. Only 359 have been paid to-date for…