The new game in town is “Waiting for Ashton.” It consists of giving him a report, having a press conference and then waiting for the mayor to make a decision. Right now,…
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School Board approves funds for deputies in elementary schools. Sigh, Okaloosa not Escambia
While Superintendent Malcolm Thomas is forming a task force on school safety, Okaloosa County is moving rapidly ahead on putting deputies in its elementary schools. And Okaloosa County is doing it with…
Buzz: YMCA may replace Maritime Museum
I’m hearing that the downtown YMCA may be relocated to Maritime Park. There has been a concerted effort to find a suitable,high-traffic replacement for the maritime museum. The park was originally designed…
West is hiring tomorrow, Jan. 15
West, a leading provider of technology-driven communication services, recently announced plans to hire new, part-time Sales/Care Associates in Pensacola. To support its hiring efforts, West is hosting a career fair on Tuesday,…
Lewis Bear appointed to Enterprise Florida Board
Press Release: Senate President Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) has announced the appointments of Senator Nancy C. Detert (R-Venice) and Lewis Bear Jr. to the Enterprise Florida Inc. Board of Directors. Detert, 68, is…
Pensacola Cordova Rotary Club raises $5,000 for Charity
The Pensacola Cordova Rotary Club recently hosted its Third Annual “Pancakes with Santa†fundraiser. More than 200 people attended the event to enjoy a pancake breakfast and spend some time with Santa. …
Old University Mall site lands Burlington, Toys R Us. Opens Fall 2013
Press Release: Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), the world’s leading retail real estate company, announced a host of new tenants today for the redeveloped University Town Plaza at the intersection of Davis…
Lowes is hiring. Apply online. Interviews Jan 17 PSC
Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores are hiring. Job interviews are Thursday, Jan. 17 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Pensacola State College –Main Campus Amos Performance Studio, Bldg. # 23. The company is…
Buzz: Scott wanted Board members who pledged no tuition increases
Florida Gov. Rick Scott appointed last Thursday five members to the Board of Governors of the State University System. Our sources are telling us that the governor demanded a pledge from nominees…
Arrest Made in Belair Rd Shooting.
Escambia County Investigators arrested Freddie D. Fountain, 23, of Pensacola on January 11, 2013 for 2 counts of attempted homicide in the shooting which occurred on Belair Rd. Deputies responded to a…
Thank you, Bette Hooten. New downtown library long-time dream
West Florida Public Library Board of Trustees President, Bette Hooten, displayed our newspaper during her remarks at the dedication for the renovated and expanded downtown library (See article). Friends have told me…
Pensacola International Airport: Traffic up slightly for December
From the airport newsletter: In December, Pensacola International Airport regained 1 percent more seat capacity over December 2011. Total enplanements for December 2012 were up approximately 2 percent over December 2011 and…
Evers and the Clays
Local lawmakers sat center stage last night as government officials and citizens bent their ears on a variety of topics. The Escambia County State Legislative Delegation—consisting of Rep. Clay Ford, Rep. Clay…
My column makes Miami Herald Op-ed page
My Florida Voices column -“Come on, Gov. Scott, drop the scare tactics” – was run in the Miami Herald Opinion page today. Please like on Facebook, tweet it and post link to…
Poll: Hillary beats Jeb, Rubio and Ryan in 2016
The newest national poll by Public Policy Polling shows Hillary Clinton with a wide lead both among Democratic primary voters and against most of the big Republican names thought to be top…
AT&T gives $50K to UWF BEST Robotics Hub
Press Release: Continuing its dedication to the University of West Florida and BEST Robotics, AT&T presented a $50,000 contribution to support the Emerald Coast BEST Robotics hub at the University of West…
Southwest Greenway Grows
The newest section of the Southwest Greenway will open next week. This portion of the trail is located along the north bank of Jones Creek. When completed, the Southwest Greenway will span…
Stafford to testify before Senate Ethics and Elections Committee
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections, David Stafford, past president of the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections, scheduled to testify next Monday before the Florida Senate Ethics and Elections Committee. He…
Neighboorhood Revitalization Grant
City of Pensacola press release: Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward was on hand Wednesday as Wells Fargo awarded a $50,000 Priority Markets Initiative Grant to Pensacola-based Community Enterprise Investments, Inc. (CEII) to…
Escambia tourism up 12 percent
Press Release: Tourism in Escambia County is presently setting all-time lodging revenue records for FY 2012-2013 to date, with lodging revenues generated in October and November 2012 totaling $24.1 million, a 12…