Mayor Ashton Hayward has notified Robert de Varona that he wants the company out of the Pensacola International Airport by midnight tonight. If he doesn’t complete the task by 12 a.m. April…
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Economic development expert lecture at UWF cancelled
Dr. James Johnson’s lecture scheduled at UWF on Monday, March 31 at 6 p.m. is cancelled. ​Details related to rescheduling will be released when they become available.​ For additional information, contact respect@uwf.edu.
School Vouchers are back
By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida An attempt to revive a sweeping expansion of the state’s de facto voucher system passed a House subcommittee on a party-line vote Friday, setting…
Ice Flyers release playoff schedule for this week
The Pensacola Ice Flyers will face the Knoxville Ice Bears in the semi-final of the SPHL President’s Cup playoffs for the third straight year. Game one will be played Thursday, Apr. 3…
University of West Florida Upcoming Events, March 30 – April 5
Take Back the Night Date: Wednesday, April 2 Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location: UWF Commons Auditorium, Building 22 Details: Take part in the 15th annual Take Back the Night, an international…
Weekend buzz: Varona evicted, Red Light cameras survive and Tar Heel star with local connection
Hayward hires another outside attorney The city of Pensacola has hired another attorney to fight its battles, leaving City Attorney Jim Messer on the sidelines. John Trawick of the Coastal Association Law…
Breaking News: Jeff Miller up for House Intelligence chairmanship
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers shocked DC power brokers by announcing he will leave Congress, setting off speculation that Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., will be his replacement. Stay tuned. – Posted…
ECAT DBE and Small Business Workshop, April 9
Escambia County Area Transit would like to cordially invite you to our ECAT DBE and Small Business Workshop – “Transit Linking the Community to Business Opportunities” on April 9, 2014 from 9:00…
Monday Night Jams – Open Mic returns
One of Pensacola’s favorite Open Mics is back at The Big Easy Tavern! Located in the beautiful,historic North Hill of Downtown Pensacola,the event is open to bands of all genera’s,single musicians,comedians,poets,and just…
Student Jazz Competition Results
The live finals of the Fourth Annual JSOP Student Jazz Competition took place Tuesday evening, March 25, at Pensacola State College’s Ashmore Auditorium. Audience members were treated to some fine jazz performed…
Chalk It Up! Pensacola looking for sponsors and artists
Chalk It Up! Pensacola wants you to invest in the Northwest Florida community by supporting the third edition of, Chalk It Up!, the Pensacola Sidewalk Art Festival (chalkituppensacola.org) on May 10 at…
One issue resolved: City gets FAA approval today
In a letter dated March 27, Gene Roth, National Team Lead and Southern Region Compliance Specialist with the FAA, has approved the OHM contract. The city was granted approval because: “The airport…
Letter: Gay minister reflects on 12-year relationship with Westboro Baptist pastor
By Rev. Patrick Rogers I am 57-year-old, a gay man, an ordained minister with the United Church of Christ denomination, a Christian and I was in a relationship with Rev. Fred Phelps,…
Hayward failed to get FAA approval
The Pensacola News Journal has confirmed what Jesse Rigsby, attorney for Varona Enterprises of Florida, suspected–Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward failed to get FAA approval to give OHM Group a 10-year exclusive contract…
Baseball game demonstrated strong Pensacola-Troy connection
By Steve Barnes Tuesday, Troy’s baseball team had the first at-bat, but that was a mistake. It should have been the home team. The Trojans and Alabama met Tuesday at the home…
STEPS FOR AUTISM 2014 is Saturday
Steps for Autism 2014, presented by Cox Communications, will be held on Saturday, March 29, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Pensacola State College main campus track. There will be activities for kids…
WCOA morning show broadcasts live in downtown Pensacola tomorrow
WCOA 1370 AM’s Don Parker and Jim Sanborn will broadcast live tomorrow morning from Bodacious Olive, 407 S Palafox Street. Rishy Studer will open the store at 6 a.m. and will be…
Possible FAA issue with OHM contract. Did city hide key information from council?
Jesse Rigby, who represents Varona Enterprises of Florida, has pointed out to the City Attorney Jim Messer and the Pensacola City Council a potential violation by the city of 49 CRE 23.75…
Pensacola makes American’s 10 Most Dangerous Small Cities list
The city of Pensacola, not the MSA or Escambia, is ranked No. 6 on the most dangerous small cities in America. They looked at 234 cities with populations between 50,000 and 75,000….
Health continues to worsen in Escambia County
Escambia County slid from 55th to 57th out of 67 Florida counties. See scorecard: http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/app/florida/2014/rankings/escambia/county/outcomes/overall/snapshot