Underhill: What is a fiscal conservative [podcast]

On “Pensacola Speaks” on Monday, Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill talked about budgeting and his definition of a fiscal conservative. We touched on the local…

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How an A school district selects its school superintendent

St. Johns County School District is an A school district, number one in the state of Florida. St. Johns earned 208 points more than Escambia…

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ECUA and BCC launch recycling facility on Aug. 22

The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Board (ECUA) and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners(BCC) will hold a kick-off ceremony to mark the opening of the…

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Inside the numbers: More guns used in City of Pensacola crimes

The Pensacola Police Department crime statistics reveal that the use of firearms while committing a crime was up for the first six months of 2016…

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Miami to Pensacola on Zika Virus Alert

As Escambia County Health director John Lanza began his presentation to Rotary Club of Pensacola members on the Zika virus, Gov. Rick Scott announced that…

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No joint meeting between commission and council

Last week, Mayor Ashton Hayward appealed to the state the county’s distribution formula for the local option gas tax. The appeal was sent one week…

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Bowden to headline chamber annual meeting

On Wednesday, Sept. 14, the Greater Pensacola Chamber will welcome former Florida State University (FSU) football coach Bobby Bowden as keynote speaker to its 126th…

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Downtown restaurant space available

The Pensacola Little Theatre is seeking a restauranteur! Interested parties are invited to attend an informational meeting about the restaurant space. The Pensacola Little Theatre…

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Gaetz former PAC under fire

Yesterday, we reported on issues raised regarding two political action committees once led by State Rep. Matt Gaetz. This morning the Daily News picked up…

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Florida Election Supervisors: Our elections cannot be hacked

The Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections said in an open letter to voters that recent enhancements to Florida voting systems have dramatically reduced…

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PYP political forum tonight [podcast]

The Greater Pensacola Chamber, Pensacola Young Professionals (PYP), Seville Rotary Club and Propeller Club will host the second forum tonight from 5:30-7 p.m.The forum will…

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Entrepreneur Award nominees sought

Form the Studer Community Institute: Now is your chance to recognize an individual, business or organization by nominating them for an Entrepreneur Award. Recommend a…

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