Former MLB player and local businessman, Greg Litton yesterday announced he would be seeking the Republican nomination for Florida House District 2, a seat currently held by attorney Alex Andrade. Here is…
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Pensacola gets new top lawman
by Jeremy Morrison Eric Randall will be Pensacola’s new police chief, following Pensacola City Council’s approval on May 13 of Mayor Grover Robinson’s selection of the city’s top law enforcement officer. “Welcome…
Texting with Andrade over HB 1 and blocking roads
Hashing Out HB1 with Rep. Alex Andrade by Jeremy Morrison There was some disagreement concerning the impacts of Florida’s recently passed and signed HB1 — the so-called protest, or riot law —…
Reduced speed on West Cervantes
The speed limit on West Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) between Dominguez Street and A Street will be permanently reduced from 35 mph to 30 mph beginning the week of Monday, May 17….
Pensacola students enjoy civics lesson
by Jeremy Morrison This spring, a collective of local high school students have been getting better acquainted with the inner workings of their municipal government through participation in the inaugural Pensacola Youth…
County round-up: 9-1-1 and Ferry Service
Escambia County wants to remind you that 9-1-1 is for emergencies, not general information, such as where to find gas or what’s on HBO tonight. Â Read more. The Pensacola Ferry Service returns…
Constitutionality of protest law challenged
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Arguing that a new law is intended to “suppress the viewpoints of Black-led organizations and their allies,†a coalition of groups Tuesday…
Foo Foo Fest announces grants on Friday
The Foo Foo Festival’s virtual grant scoring and 2021 grant winner announcement, will at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 14.The 7th Annual Foo Foo Festival will take place November 4-15, with 12…
Presser notes: Badges, Tippin and Renewables
By Jeremy Morrison The Pensacola Police Department may be getting new badges—a move meant to scrub the Confederate flag from the police uniforms. During his weekly press conference Monday morning, Mayor Grover…
Council may consider removing Chipley monument
City Councilwoman Sherri Myers has an add-on for the council’s agenda, but she will need five votes to get on the agenda for Thursday, May 13. Myers wants to remove the obelisk…
Escambia County gets another fire chief
Escambia County has hired Jason Catrambone as its new fire chief starting June 14. He joins Escambia County with more than 25 years of experience as an accomplished chief fire officer, including…
Help plan future of ECAT
In October 2020, representatives from Escambia County Area Transit  (ECAT) launched ‘Your Service, Your Say,’ a project focused on improving the future of public transportation throughout Escambia County. Since its launch, the…