Destination Archaeology has new exhibit
The Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) opens today a new temporary exhibit titled “Journey into the Dark: Archaeology of Florida’s Caves” inside the Destination Archaeology…
New Locations Announced for Upcoming RESTORE Project Submission Workshops
Escambia County will host five community workshops intended to introduce the public to the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies (RESTORE) project…
Gaetz surprised by line-item veto of local economic development project
Last week, State Senator Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) talked on “Pensacola Speaks” about Gov. Rick Scott’s line-item of several projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties….
Council has 56 applicants for executive position
The application period for the new Pensacola City Council executive closed on June 15. At a council workshop held June 24 at Airport Conference Room,…
While I was in DC…
WEEKLY ROUNDUP – NOT SO LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA After the merciful end of the special session…
VT MAE funding still unsecured, but project within timeline
Late Friday night, the mayor’s office sent out its latest “Upwords.” Mayor Ashton Hayward said that Governor Scott’s veto of $3 million for Pensacola International…
Confederate flag hurts conservative cause
The managing editor of the Washington Examiner opposes flying the Confederate flag because it hurts the conservatives fight for states’ rights: “The invocation of “states…
Confederate flags could fall in other Panhandle counties
The Daily News reports two petition have been started urging the removal of the Confederate flag from the Walton County Courthouse lawn and from the…
Escambia County to remove Confederate flag, too
The county attorney sent this email to the Escambia County Commissioners: Commissioners~ Please be aware that this afternoon, the Mayor of the City of Pensacola…
Pensacola mayor removes Confederate flag
The mayor’s office issued this statement from Mayor Ashton Hayward today: Today, I directed City staff to remove the Confederate Flag from display at all…
Seville Quarter goes smoke-free August 1
Press Release: Seville Quarter will be going Smoke Free inside its premises effective August 1, 2015. Wilmer Mitchell, Rosie O’ Grady’s, Inc. President, and family…
Pensacola Speaks: Don Gaetz and Judy Bense today
State Senator Don Gaetz will be on at 5:05 pm. We will discuss the 2016 budget, the line-item vetoes and his candidacy for Congress. At…