City set to borrow more money

At the Oct. 10 Agenda Review Conference, the head of Pensacola Energy told the Pensacola City Council that he will be bringing to the board…

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Over 5,000 vote on first day of early voting in Escambia County

According to the Supervisor of Elections’ website, 5,128 people voted on the first day of early voting – GOP 2519, DEM 2014, Other 595. Mail-in…

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Fact finding: VT MAE Briefing Book

Two weeks ago, Mayor Ashton Hayward provided the most detail explanation of the $46-million VT MAE MRO facility at the Pensacola International Airport. A briefing…

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Buzz: Why was Bill Clinton sent to Cobb Center

When former U.S. president visits a city, the red carpet is usually rolled out – regardless if the president is Republican or Democrat. The Democrats…

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Workforce housing town hall meeting, Oct. 27

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward announced two weeks ago that he would be presenting a workforce housing plan to Pensacola City Council in November. Other than…

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Pensacola Mayor can moonlight, maybe

One section of the 2010 Pensacola City Charter that has made some reluctant to run for mayor is Article IV, Section 4.01(a)(14), which states the…

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Town Hall meeting on Carpenter Creek on Nov. 1

While Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward has not held a town hall meeting in nearly three years, other city officials have continued to meet with city…

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Veterans seeking Congressional seats unite

Four North Florida Congressional candidates, each a military veteran, have endorsed a platform of policies that will improve the lives of veterans and their families….

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WSRE Rally 2016 returns Oct. 25-26

Public broadcasting station WSRE produces “RALLY” in partnership with the League of Women Voters to give Northwest Florida viewers an unbiased look at the candidates…

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Debate showed the greatness of America

The political pundits and campaign operatives will dissect last night’s presidential debate. We will read and hear about the one-liners–Putin’s puppet, bad hombres, very sleazy…

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City of Pensacola has $24 million in bank for VT MAE hangar

Last week, the Mayor Ashton Hayward’s staff gave the Pensacola City Council and Escambia Board of County Commissioners an accounting on the funds for VT…

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Bill Clinton coming to inner city of Pensacola

Press Release: Bill Clinton in Pensacola Saturday, Oct. 15 SAT, OCT 22, 3:45PM – 5:00PM CDT Join Bill Clinton in Pensacola! E.S. Cobb Community Resource…

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Rubio, Murphy clash in senate debate

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA As he was pressed Monday night during a heated, hour-long debate with Democratic challenger Patrick Murphy, Republican…

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Deadline to register to vote today

Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford reminds voters that the extended voter registration deadline will end tomorrow, Tuesday, October 18, at 5 p.m….

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Arizona newspaper publisher responds to threats (must read)

Mi-Ai Parrish, president of The Arizona Republic and Republic Media, wrote this editorial in response to the threats her staff has received since the newspaper…

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Escambia County employees on Day of Caring

Nearly 60 Escambia County employees volunteered Friday, Oct. 14 in support of the United Way Day of Caring, an annual community service effort coordinated by…

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Dysfunction Junction: Pensacola Port of Problems

Last Thursday, Mayor Ashton Hayward’s recommendation concerning Offshore Inland failed to gain approval after the motion died for the lack of a second, even though…

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Tim Kaine’s wife in downtown Pensacola on Monday

Ann Holton, wife of Vice Presidential candidate Tim Kaine will meet with the Escambia County Democratic Women’s Club to discuss Hillary Clinton-Tim Kaine ticket’s plan…

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Hayward ready to launch Inweekly Ballsy Plan 2

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward is discussing improving downtown parking and the need for workforce housing. Both ideas were part of Inweekly’s Ballsy Plan II, which…

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Papantonio launches national TV show: ‘America’s Lawyer’

Pensacola attorney Mike Papantonio will launch a primetime weekly show called ‘America’s Lawyer’ on RT America beginning in November 2016. The show will examine and…

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