Category: Escambia County

Last week, GOP congressional candidate Gene Valentine chastised CFO Jimmy Patronis for being endorsed by politicians. The PNJ reported he said at a Navarre forum:…

The Escambia County Commissioners named Ed Spainhower, Human Resources Specialist in Employee Relations, as the 2024 Employee of the Year during their December 12 meeting….

The SEC Women’s Soccer Tournament will remain in Pensacola through 2026, with a possible extension to 2029, following a successful partnership since 2022. This year’s…

For (we don’t) color on the dog, Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis reflects on his experiences during the BP oil spill, the importance of infrastructure for…

State Rep. Alex Andrade endorsed Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis in the special election for the Northwest Florida congressional seat formerly held by Matt Gaetz on…

In 2001, the Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce asked the UWF Whitman Center for Public Service to produce a Quality of Life and Livability study…

From the attorneys representing locals – Brian Barr (Levin Papantonio), Thomas Gonzalez (Beggs and Lane), and Sam Geisler (Aylstock Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz). “Thursday evening,…

On our new podcast “(we don’t) color on the dog,” Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons discussed Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, whom President-elect Donald Trump…

Nathan Nelson Ends Campaign For U.S.Congress SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – Today, Nathan Nelson announced he is ending his campaign for U.S. Congress. “I’m grateful…

Yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than $2.1 million in additional funding for military-supporting infrastructure through the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program. The grants support infrastructure…

Stan “Quick Draw” McDaniels has pre-filed run for with the state to run for Congress as a member of the Libertarian Party of Florida. McDaniel…

A debate is raging over the public health practice of putting fluoride in drinking water, and Emerald Coast Utilities Authority is preparing for the potential…

Escambia County campaign contributors may have a little more money to spend this Christmas. State Rep. Michelle Salzman has backed out the race to replace…

The Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) has awarded Community Health Northwest Florida (CHNWF) a $1-million grant to provide care for people released from incarceration…

Readers showed interest in our hospitals’ safety scores, which the PNJ ignored to cover more dining spots. The city’s announcements also drew attention, as did…

With some help, I found the FEC Form 2 filings for several more candidates. They will still have to complete the qualifying process to be…

The primaries will be Jan. 28, and the special election will be April 1. Resignation deadline for candidates holding office is Monday, Nov. 25. Florida…

Just in from the Florida Department of Health: State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo Issues Community Water Fluoridation Guidance Tallahassee, Fla. —Today, State Surgeon…

In an exclusive interview with Charlie Kirk, former Congressman Matt Gaetz said, “I’m still gonna be in the fight, but it’s going to be from…

Denied an opportunity to be supervisor of elections, retired attorney Bruce Childers will instead serve on the Santa Rosa Island Authority Board. County Commissioner Steven…