Category: News
WEAR TV gets a new anchor
WWL TV reporter Jaclyn Kelley let her NOLA Facebook fans know she is moving to Pensacola: I have some very exciting news to share! I…
Another observation from Monday Council Marathon
The height of dysfunction is to hold a council workshop on a film commission, have city staff make a presentation, and not have any council…
Mayor’s office sneaks in bad news updates at end of five-hour meeting marathon
The Pensacola City Council met for nearly five hours yesterday: agenda review, CRA meeting and council workshop. At the very end of the last meeting,…
Chief Simmons retirement celebration on July 15
A retirement celebration is scheduled for Wednesday (July 15) to honor Police Chief Chip W. Simmons, who is retiring after 29 years with the Pensacola…
Council president calls special meeting on Studer leases
The city of Pensacola has notified the media that Council President Andy Terhaar has called for a special meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July…
Former DEA agent pre-files for Escambia County Sheriff
Press Release: John D. Johnson, a local law enforcement veteran and resident of the Oak Grove community in Escambia County pre-filed for the office of…
Pensacola City Council workshops film commission and climate control
The Pensacola City Council holds its monthly week of meetings this week (Calliope music playing in the background). The city leaders will its regular meeting…
Pensacola celebrates 194th anniversary of becoming U.S. territory on Friday, July 17
Historian John Appleyard called the office. This Friday, July 17, Pensacola celebrates becoming part of the United States. Military Gov. Andrew Jackson accepted the West…
Call to local restaurants and businesses: Greet returning Argos
From UWF VP Kevin Bailey: Dear Pensacola Area Restaurant and Business Owners: On behalf of the Division of Student Affairs at the University of West…
Orlando attorney pours funds into medical marijuana effort
A political committee leading a renewed effort to pass a constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana raised nearly $293,000 in June, with about $233,000 of…
PS Podcasts: Redistricting and Running of the Bulls
On Thursday’s show, I spoke with Todd Thomson about the Florida Supreme Court ruling that ordered the Florida Legislature to redraw some of the state’s…
Tax collector reaches agreement with Ferris wheel owner
Escambia County will not have to send the repo guys to Atlanta to bring back the Skyview Atlanta Ferris Wheel. Tax Collector Janet Holley announced…