Category: News
Pre-K registration open enrollment
The Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County is accepting enrollments for Florida’s free Voluntary Pre-kindergarten program (VPK). To be eligible a child must live in…
The 1st Annual Pensacola Blues Festival set for Feb. 2012
The 1st Annual Pensacola Blues Festival promises an unforgettable party at the Pensacola Civic Center on February 10th. The concert brings together some of the…
Deadline to register for primary vote
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford reminds voters to update their voter information before the January deadline. January 3 is the last day…
Letter: Apology sought for Rev. Monk
From Michael Lowery: Dear Honorable Sam Hall, President of the Pensacola City Council: On Thursday, December 15th, 2011 I was in attendance as you know…
Bonus Question
Some City of Pensacola employees—those in the AFSCME union—will receive their Christmas bonuses as part of their regular paycheck. Union leaders and members let…
Viewpoint: Juvenile Curfew
Hi and I hope this email finds you well. This letter is to address John Jerralds’ proposed Juvenile Curfew for Pensacola and possibly Escambia County…
Video: Police Officer Holds Hand of Woman Pinned Under Bus
Neal Karlinsky reports on one officer’s act of kindness in an emergency. Source: ABC
Suspect Caught in Store
        (Press Release) — On December 16th, 2011, deputies responded to an alarm at Speed Mart at 1800…
Free Speech Standoff
Holding his three-minute ground at the public lectern, Father Nathan Monk chanced an arrest during last night’s Pensacola City Council meeting. Two members of the…
Golden Globe nominees
Here’s the list: MOVIES BEST PICTURE: DRAMA “The Descendants†“The Help†“Hugo†“The Ides of March†“Moneyball†“War Horse†BEST PICTURE: COMEDY OR MUSICAL “50/50 
BP settles with blowout preventer manufacturer
Oil giant BP has agreed a settlement with contractor Cameron International, designer and manufacturer of the he blow-out preventer on the Deepwater Horizon rig. Under…
Buzz: Business Challenge has overflow crowd
The Studer Business Challenge had booked the DIB meeting room for its orientation meeting tonight. By 5:15, the room was so packed that they moved…
Lashbrook’s Attorney Stresses Innocence
Keith Lashbrook’s attorney is certain his client is innocent of accusations stemming from the Haitian orphanage the missionary oversaw. Children from the facility—and their state-side…
Families Count to implement VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program
December 13, 2011–Pensacola, Fla.–On Monday, November 7th, Families Count began serving Veteran Families through the VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families initiative. This program aims…
ECUA finalize deal with ESP
In response to an Emerald Coast Utilities Authority’s (ECUA) Board directive, the ECUA recently finalized a ten-year compressed natural gas (CNG) agreement with Energy Services…
Scott recommends FAMU president t/b placed on suspension
After returning from a trade mission to Israel today, Governor Scott was briefed by members of his senior staff regarding the latest developments in the…
Urgent Need for O Negative Blood in Pensacola
Pensacola, Florida December 14, 2011 –Northwest Florida Blood Services announces an immediate need for O Negative blood donors. Holiday season emergencies, accidents and surgeries are…
Pensacola Business Challenge Orientation is Tonight
Any future entrepreneurs or businesses who want to participate in the Pensacola Business Challenge are invited to a free orientation tonight at 5:30 p.m. at…
Viewpoint from Holly Shelton, www.PearlHarborInitiative.com
Regarding Troy Moon’s story in the Pensacola News Journal on December 7, 2011 about Pearl Harbor Survivor, Earline Williams, I read with interest until I…
