Category: Politics

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has map that graphically shows what crimes have been committed and where in the county. The westside of the City…

According the latest Talent Shortage Survey by ManpowerGroup, George Stone Technical Center and Pensacola State College should be packed with students wanting to learn trades….

From Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson: What is the value of local government? The answer is that today a vast majority of Escambia County residents…

The city has a new brand. A brand new brand. Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward announced the city’s new brand today at the Saenger Theater downtown….

The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEM) assessed BP America Inc. a civil penalty of $5.2 million for…

From Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson: Since the passage of the RESTORE Act, there has been a considerable amount of discussion about how the money…

After struggling through its budget session, Escambia County can now breathe a little lighter. The Florida Agency on Healthcare Administration has cut the amount the…

The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today denied Gulf Power Company’s reconsideration request to include the acquisition and evaluation costs for its North Escambia County…

During a recent trip to Key West, Pensacola City Councilman Larry Johnson discovered the island had a large chicken population. When he went out for…

The FBI is looking into Walton County Commissioner Scott Brannon and the county’s dealings with developers Lloyd Blue and Jay Odom, according to the Daily…

Gannett Co. , owner of PNJ, today reported second quarter financial results. Earnings per diluted share, on a GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) basis were…

By Franklin Hayes….Editor’s Note: The Independent News published this article in August 2009. The State Attorney’s Office later issued a statement that no criminal violations…