NY Times: Escambia County is among worst counties in U.S. for children in poor families
The New York Times reports that if you’re poor and live in the Pensacola area, it’s better to be in Okaloosa County. In fact, the…
City attorney: DIB does not have power to regulate alcohol sales
A hot issue on Palafox has been the DIB vote to ban liquor sales at the outdoor bars during Gallery Night. The bars would be…
PS Today: UWF football coach on the show
UWF Football Head Coach Pete Shinnick will be on Pensacola Speaks today at 5:35 p.m. Please listen in. Pensacola Speaks airs on News Talk 1370…
GOP presidential field expands
Ben Carson, a retired neurosurgeon and Tea Party favorite, announced on Sunday. Carly Fiorina, the former Hewlett-Packard chief executive, is expected to jump in today….
Derby at the Shul and Live Art auction this Sunday
This Kentucky Derby-inspired fundraiser benefits B’Nai Israel Synagogue and TIP (Trauma Intervention Program). It’s Sunday 2- 5 p.m. at B’nai Israel Synagogue. Admission $20 for…
Matt Gaetz tweet gets him in trouble
GAETZ APOLOGIZES FOR CONTROVERSIAL TWEET State Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, apologized Friday for a Twitter post that drew criticism about possible racial overtones….
Save the Ella Jordan House
Locals have been working to save and restore the Ella Jordan House, which was built around 1890. It is located at the corner of LaRua…
Newpoint: Superintendent and staff knew of grade tampering allegations a year ago
Despite earlier claims that district only recently learned of possible grade tampering at Newpoint High School, Superintendent Malcolm Thomas and his staff knew of the…
Escambia County: No place for heroes (video)
Escambia County employee Kelley Bradford went to work April 30, 2014. Her workplace – Central Booking and Detention Center – was flooded, and several of…
PS today: Latest on Newpoint allegations
School Board member Jeff Bergosh will be on the show to discuss the latest information the allegations of grade tampering at Newpoint High School. Pensacola…
Senate scuttles Conscience Protection bill
A controversial bill that would allow private adoption agencies to refuse to place children with same-sex couples appears ready to die Friday with the end…
Newpoint: Principal told teachers their jobs depended on graduate rate
Newpoint High School is under investigation after we reported in March that whistleblowers came forward with allegations of grade tampering. The school had weeks before…
