Pray for Duwayne
Our former editor Duwayne Escobedo (2001-08) is undergoing brain surgery this morning. Last Tuesday evening, Duwayne had a seizure. The MRI revealed a brain tumor…
Over 99 percent of BP claims are accurate
An independent audit has revealed that more than 99 percent of the claims processed under BP’s settlement from its 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill…
Mayor Ashton Hayward: ‘We’re going to continue to do amazing things’
Mayor Ashton Hayward, Council members Larry Johnson, Sherri Myers and Brian Spencer were all sworn into office yesterday. After several rounds of voting, Andy Terhaar…
Christmas classic returns to Pensacola Saenger
The Saenger Theatre is bringing classic movies back to the big screen, holiday-style! Everyone’s favorite classic holiday movie “It’s A Wonderful Life,†will be shown…
First Amendment Foundation celebrates open government victories
The First Amendment Foundation reports that open government advocates experienced some significant victories in Florida in the past 10 days, including two favorable court rulings…
Wedgewood relief closer, but resolution could take another six months
Willie Lawrence, a World War II and Korean War veteran, was out of breath when walked up to podium, as was Lafanette Soles-Woods when she…
FSU shooting victim paralyzed, but determined to graduate
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The student who was critically injured in Thursday’s shooting at Florida State University is paralyzed from the…
Who will be next council president and vp
Tomorrow after the swearing-on of Mayor Ashton Hayward and the city council, the council will elect its president and vice-president that will serve for the…
Supreme Court denies stay on redistricting documents
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a request from Republican political consultant Pat Bainter to keep more than 500 pages of redistricting documents from being…
Viewpoint: Income Distribution
By Dr. Rick Harper Executive Director, Office of Economic Development & Engagement University of West Florida Increased global trade and improvements in technology contribute strongly…
Weekend Buzz: Hard truth about jail blast, Fill the Mayflower, Cold Relief
Since the Escambia County’s Central Booking and Detention Center exploded in late April, we’ve been told by county officials that there was little that could…
State Grand Jury: Give Jail Back to the Sheriff
The State Grand Jury has issued its report on the April 30 explosion at the Escambia County Central Booking & Detention Center that killed two…
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