Internet trolls, cyber bullying and cyber harassment are getting more attention in the media. Oftentimes the attackers take advantage of software or online services to hide their identities from their victims. Males…
Five questions for John Morgan, attorney behind medical marjuana amendment
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Orlando trial lawyer John Morgan is spearheading a move to pass a constitutional amendment that would legalize medical marijuana in the state, putting millions…
Law enforcement looks for clues in homicide of Reggie Evans’ nephew
Shortly after noon yesterday, the nephew of NBA star Reggie Evans was discovered dead in the area of Weller Avenue and Bradfield Road off of Gulf Beach Highway in southwest Escambia County….
Stubblefield heads REAP, will hold Community Leadership Program on Sept. 3
Al Stubblefield, former CEO of Baptist Hospital, has taken on a new role as President of Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola, Inc. (REAP) and is inviting community leaders to join him for a special…
Local Fox TV affiliate, WALA-TV, sold
RTT News reports that Meredith Corp. has agreed to buy the broadcast assets of WALA-TV, the Fox affiliate in Mobile-Pensacola, from Media General, Inc. for about $86 million subject to certain purchase…
Harper joins Studer Institute
The Studer Institute and the University of West Florida have created a partnership that will allow Rick Harper, the University of West Florida’s assistant vice president of economic development, to become Director…
Nine month city financial reports show impact of flood
The Pensacola City Council agenda for next week is out. The Climate Change Task Force is back on the agenda, as well as the conversion of council policies to ordinances and overriding…
Scott talks climate change with scientists
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Amid questions about his views on global warming, Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday met with five Florida scientists who urged him to prepare the…
District 2 Showdown: Valentino and Underhill interviewed
The hottest local primary race is the GOP primary for Escambia County Commissioner, District 2. Two-term incumbent Gene Valentino faces off against Doug Underhill. Inweekly interviewed both candidates. You can learn more…
In Hot Pursuit 5K set for Nov. 15
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office’s 7th Annual ‘In Hot Pursuit’ 5K is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15 on Pensacola Beach. Over the past seven years the run has become famous for its…
University of Oregon retweets my column
UO Journalism & Comm –Newsrooms in the age of digital metrics: @routzen: Quality journalism can’t be measured by social media clicks http://sojc.co/1oK3rJI — Nice
Pensacola: Trailblazer in production of football players
Football.com is singing the praises of this area’s production of college and pro football players. A glance at the 2014 preseason rosters of the Southeastern Conference and the four closest FBS schools,…