Superintendent Malcolm Thomas and the Escambia County School Board want to replace A.K. Suter Elementary with a new $21-million facility–the most the district has ever spend on an elementary school. As of…
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9th Annual Ride for Autism
The 9th Annual Ride for Autism will make its way to Flora-Bama later this month. The overnight motorcycle poker run will take place March 23 and 24. The easy riders will depart…
INside view
My office window faces Government Street and is in the middle of the building. Here is a photo taken from my desk. Notice laptop was not stolen.
IN offices vandalized
Arrived at my office to find the window to my office shattered. Somebody isn’t happy with me.
May the Best Gumbo Win
Do you have what it takes to be the last one standing in a Gumbo Cook-Off? Here’s your chance to prove it with Seville Quarter’s Gumbo Cook-Off, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters…
Bookies say Peyton is going to the Cardinals
Peyton Manning was only in Miami because he happens to own a house there. Right now the bookies are saying he is going to Arizonia (19%) while Miami is coming in a…
Special hearing on Gulf Power rates
Florida Public Service Commission to Consider Gulf Power Company’s Rate Increase Request TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a Special Commission Conference on Monday, March 12, to consider a…
Dogwood Dash News Release
On Saturday morning at 8 a.m., March 24, northwest Floridians of all ages can run or walk for the right reasons in downtown Pensacola:Â providing medical care, food, and clothes for…
Latest aerial of Maritime Park
Amazing, can’t wait for first game:
“Stop Kony” goes viral
Invisible Children, if you haven’t heard on facebook or twitter yet, is a grassroots organization that has launched a powerful campaign to oust Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony with a viral video…
Dine Out For St. Patty’s Day
St. Patty’s Day weekend isn’t just about green beer – okay, it is, but this year it’s also about giving back to the community. March 16 to 18, dine out at selected…
Florida Voices column gets attention
FEATURED STORIES Parent trigger bill sparks fierce debate as vote nears By Leslie Postal Orlando Sentinel A proposal that could let parents decide the fate of failing public schools is sparking…
Lincoln Park has largest enrollment increase
Lincoln Park Elementary has been on Superintendent Malcolm Thomas’ chopping block for nearly a year. The mistake he made this time was to tell parents, teachers and church leaders that was his…
Parent Triggering bill could destroy public education
My latest column for Florida Voices is on the proposed “parent triggering” bill, the crowning blow to a decade-long effort to take “public†out of education and unload struggling schools, especially those…
The Tin Cow’s soft opening
The Tin Cow, downtown Pensacola’s newest restaurant, is open. You design your own burger for $7.95 Step 1: Pick Your Protein 1/2 lb Angus steak; Grilled Chicken Breast; Buffalo; Crab Cake, Spam,…
Manning: ‘I Have Truly Enjoyed Being Your QB’
Peyton Manning’s record-breaking run as quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts ended Wednesday, when owner Jim Irsay announced the team would release its best player. (March 7) Source: Associated Press
NBC Producers Conducting Nationwide Casting Search
A new NBC show is looking around the country for those worthy of a life-changing surprise. The producers are looking for self-sacrificing volunteers, family members, co-workers and friends to reward with heartfelt…
U.S. Dept. of Education finds huge racial disparities in public education
A report released today by the U.S. Department of Education has particular significance for Escambia County, in light of our cover story on such disparities (“Black & White“), the District’s not using…
Building a Better Future
UWF’s Building Construction program is dedicated to teaching students the latest technology, incorporating the highest standards in energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. Josh Newby with the university communications, explains: The construction industry…
FavorHouse 2012 White Rose Luncheon on May 17th
(Press Release) FavorHouse is pleased to announce that nationally-recognized author and speaker Leslie Morgan Steiner will present the keynote address at the 2012 White Rose Luncheon on May 17th. Ms. Steiner, a survivor…