Podcasts: Roundabouts, Opening up Government Street, Planning Board and Food trucks…hmmmm

The Greater Pensacola Chamber’s public policy executive director, Todd Thomson, gives his update on local government meetings. Is there a roundabout in the future for…

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Lopez-Cantera and Rick Wilson today on Pensacola Speaks

Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera will be my guest on Pensacola Speaks. He will talk about the recent announcement by Rep. Jeff Miller to forgo the…

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Carlos Lopez-Cantera issues a statement on Miller’s decision

From Lt. Gov. Lopez-Cantera who is running for the U.S. Senate: “I learned today that my friend Representative Jeff Miller will not enter the United…

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Official statement from Rep. Miller, forgoes Senate race to continue VA reform efforts

From Congressman Jeff Miller: “Yesterday, my VA Accountability Act passed the House of Representatives under the shadow of a veto threat from the President. It…

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Buzz: Miller decides not to run for U.S. Senate

I’ve received several emails that Congressman Jeff Miller has decided to not run for the U.S. Senate being vacated next year by presidential hopeful Marco…

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West Florida Literary Federation sponsors Youth Creative Writing Class

West Florida Literary Federation is sponsoring a free monthly Youth Creative Writing class for writers still attending school. The class is held every third Thursday…

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No clear roadmap yet on Senate Districts

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA After reaching an agreement this week with voting-rights groups, Florida lawmakers face the chore of going into…

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Councilman charges Planning Board exceeded power

Pensacola City Councilman Charles Bare several months ago submitted to the council a food truck ordinance. The City Council asked the Planning Board to review…

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Mini-Grant Writing Workshop and Open Call for Applications

The purpose of the Art, Culture, and Entertainment, Inc. Mini Grant Program is to grant State of Florida Specialty License Plate funds through an equitable…

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Southerland passes on rematch vs. Graham

Despite the possibility of a more-favorable district in 2016, former Republican Congressman Steve Southerland will not seek to regain a spot in the U.S. House,…

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Mid-Bay Bridge Authority releases new toll options for the Mid-Bay Bridge and Spence Parkway

Press realize: In the first of two information sessions scheduled for this week, the executive director of the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority briefed the public on…

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Walton County comes up with Confederate flag compromise

BY DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA After nearly three hours of emotional testimony Tuesday about a Confederate flag rippling just outside, the Walton…

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