Category: News
Medical Tourism bill could be a boost for Andrew’s Clinic
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida The state will spend $5 million next year to entice people to bring their aches and pains…
North Hill creates Facebook page: Not In Anyone’s Backyard
The North Hill residents are following the example of the Spanish Trail and Cordova Park neighborhoods. They created a Facebook page to update each other…
UWF announces $100,000 gift commitment from Pen Air Federal Credit Union
The University of West Florida announced today a $100,000 gift commitment from Pen Air Federal Credit Union in support of UWF College of Business students….
Mayor Hayward uses Facebook to deliver his message on airport concessions
Using Facebook, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward delivered his message on the status of the airport food concessions contract. Last Thursday, the Pensacola City Council voted…
Former Veterinarian talks about deaths at Escambia County Animal Shelter
In an exclusive interview with the Independent News, Dr. Alphonso Steward III, the former veterinarian for the Escambia County Animal Shelter, blamed the three animal…
Decision on Hayward veto expected later today
Mayor Ashton Hayward’s Communications Director Tamara Fountain sent me this email on the possible veto of the city council’s decision to extend Varona’s contract at…
Hayward has five days to veto Varona contract
Will Mayor Ashton Hayward veto the Pensacola City Council’s month-to-month extension Varona’s food concessions contract at the Pensacola International Airport? According to the 2010 City…
Weekend Buzz: PPD may have problem, Found Money and Smartest Answer
Courthouse rumblings Criminal defense lawyers are watching closely the case of Herchel Royals, who was arrested in July 2013 on drug charges. His case is…
University of West Florida Upcoming Events, March 16-21
‘Positive Aging, Proactive Planning, Purposeful Living’ Date: Monday, March 17 Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Gadsden Street United Methodist Church, 901 E. Gadsden…
Running Wild offers Triathlon training
The My First Tri Training Program will remain open for registration through Monday, March 17. The program consists of 12 weeks of training in swimming,…
Details Announced for Tributes Honoring Former Governor Reubin Askew
Former Florida Governor Reubin O’Donovan Askew will lie in state, attended by military and state law enforcement honor guards, in Florida’s Historic Capitol throughout the…
County commission delays vote on county administrator another two weeks
Today’s special meeting of the Escambia County Commission was filled with shouting, accusations and finger-pointing. In the end, the only decision made was to delay…
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra: Russian Spectacular concert, April 5
The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra will present their popular 2nd annual concert, Russian Spectacular, in historic Downtown Pensacola Saenger Theatre on Saturday, April 5 at 8pm….
Free phones for those who have difficulty hearing
The State of Florida provides free phones for citizens who have hearing impairments. In 1991 the Florida legislature passed the Telecommunications Access System Act to…
UWF Trustee, English professor honored at United Negro College Fund luncheon
The Greater Pensacola Chapter of the United Negro College Fund honored Lewis Bear Jr., chair of the University of West Florida Board of Trustees and…
County commission delays county administrator decision until noon tomorrow
For three and a half hours, the Escamabia County Commission listened to its five finalists for the county administrator position and deliberated who should replace…
Saenger Theatre Ranks No. 2 Nationwide
The SMG-Managed Saenger Theatre was listed as a No. 2 Top Spot Nationwide by Venues Today, an international trade magazine. The ranking was based on…
Lizardfest this weekend
Lizardfest Serves Up Big Economic BoomOver $1,000,000 Spiked into Pensacola Area One of the biggest sporting events in Pensacola annually takes place this weekend, March…
United Way of Escambia County launches second annual non-profit training series
United Way of Escambia County is launching the second annual non-profit training series with this year’s first program hosted at the Lewis Bear Company from…
World’s Largest Food Truck Festival Ever, Part II – Tampa March 29-30
Some cities have ways to have fun with food trucks, not bash them. Tampa’s mayor is participating. The second World’s Largest Food Truck Festival, a…
