Category: News
Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice meets on Friday
The Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice will hold its first meeting on Friday, Jan. 16, from 12:30 until 4:45 p.m. in Room 412…
UWF Archaeology Institute receives $290k grant to explore De Luna fleet
The University of West Florida Archaeology Institute recently received a Special Category Grant totaling more than $290,000 from the Florida Division of Historical Resources to…
Scott proposes ‘Historic’ education budget increase
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Making good on a campaign promise, Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday he will ask lawmakers to provide…
DEP sets up real-time monitoring of Apalachicola Bay
The Department of Environmental Protection now has real-time monitoring platforms in Apalachicola Bay. Maybe at some point such platforms could be installed in the waterways…
Council takes step today on diversity
The Pensacola City Council will review today a proposed ordinance to create and implement a minority and woman-owned business program for city procurement. The ordinance…
Kids for Camp 2015 Kick-Off Meeting, Feb. 3
Autism Pensacola is kicking off the Kids for Camp 2015 application period with an informational meeting at 6 p.m. February 3, in the Pollak Training…
Viewpoint: The ‘They changed the formula’ education excuse
By Jac Wilder VerSteeg, Context Florida Florida’s national ranking by Education Week has dropped precipitously, to No. 28. In 2013, Florida was ranked No. 6….
Women’s Civic Forum: Sherri Myers, A Life Dedicate to Civil Rights
Councilwoman Sherri Myers will be the speaker at the next Women’s Civic Forum at 11:45 a.m. on Jan. 21, at the IHMC, 40 South Alcaniz…
Deputies Recognized for Florida First Responder Appreciation Week
Last night the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners recognized January 5-9 2015 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Week and issued a Proclamation thanking area first…
Teachers Union will not appeal voucher ruling
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Pointing to discussions with Senate President Andy Gardiner, the state’s largest teachers union said Thursday it will…
Maritime Park Stadium ranked 12th on top 100 stadium experiences
Pensacola Bayfront Stadium – home of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos – has been ranked #12 on Stadium Journey’s 100 Best Stadium Experiences of 2014. Baltimore’s…
Pensacola Opera loses executive director to Philadelphia
Press Release: Pensacola Opera’s Board of Trustees has accepted the resignation of Executive Director Erin Sammis effective as of January 27, 2015. Sammis has been…
