Flood could cost Escambia County as much as $150 million
Escambia County Budget Director Amy Lovoy told the Board of County Commissioners this morning at the budget workshop that the costs of the April 29-30…
Corrections employees sue, claiming retaliation
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Four investigators for the Florida Department of Corrections have filed a lawsuit against the agency, saying they’ve…
City of Pensacola/DIB crack down on outside signage
From the Downtown Improvement Board A few months ago the City held a workshop regarding outdoor signage, including the proper permits, licenses, sizes, and placement…
Public employees fired over Facebook comments
The Sun-Sentinel reports today that two Broward County assistant public defenders were fired yesterday for Facebook comments calling Palestinians “cockroaches” and “filthy swine.” The newspaper…
The Billings murders occured five years ago today
At dusk on a hot humid night five years ago, a beat-up red van drove onto the front yard of the large two-story, ranch-style house…
Public Works Department April Storm Damage Recovery Update
Since the flooding event of April 29 and 30, the Escambia County Public Works Department have been working diligently to repair damaged infrastructure in the…
Jazz Jam tonight
Roger Villines, trumpeter and director of the Pensacola State College Jazz Ensemble, leads the session, with a great professional “house band”: Burt Kimberl (piano), Steve…
Five top publisher/writer moments over past 15 years
I have been fortunate to work with some very talented writers, designers and editors over the 15 years: Duwayne Escobedo, Christine Born, Tony Baker, Nick…
Candidate’s qualifying check bounced
South Florida Democratic Rep. David Richardson no longer has an opponent for his District 113 seat. The state Division of Elections on Wednesday disqualified Richardson’s…
Top Five Inweekly pranks over the past 15 years
I find out it hard to believe that our weekly newspaper has survived for 15 years. In the early years, we weren’t as mature as…
Art on the Bayfront, tonight 5-8 p.m.
Jaco’s Bayfront Bar and Grille welcomes tonight from 5-8 p.m. this month’s Featured Artist– Daniel Brandon and his great photos. Go down to the end…
Cool idea: CoderDoJo comes to Pensacola
UWF Innovation Institute joins CoderDoJo movement, hosts programming classes for kids Twice a month, the University of West Florida Innovation Institute is hosting a CoderDojo…
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