Miller chosen to give weekly GOP address
Fixing the problems at the VA will be the focus when Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL) delivers the Weekly Republican Address on Saturday, June 7. As…
FCAT math: More than half of middle schoolers failed, but percentage is better than 2013
The FCAT math score showed some improvement over 2013 at most grade levels, except for third (49 percent, down 3) and fourth (55 percent, down…
FCAT reading scores show Escambia elementary schools the same, middle slightly up and high school down over 2013
The Florida Department of Education has posted the 2014 FCAT scores. Escambia County still remains below the state averages in reading for all grades. Elementary…
U.S Chemical Safety Board: faulty blowout preventer caused Deepwater Horizon blast, leaves other rigs vulnerable (animation)
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board has found that the Deepwater Horizon explosion was due to a Blowout Preventer that failed due to an unrecognized pipe…
Monday is deadline for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits
Residents of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties who were unemployed as a result of the April 28 to May 6, 2014, severe storms and flooding,…
Bare offers his proposed charter revisions
Proposed Charter Revisions for Workshop Prepared by Charles Bare Issue 1: Powers and Duties Summary: The text referring to powers and duties for…
Pensacola City Council to explore charter amendments, June 16
The Pensacola City Council will hold a workshop on Monday, June 16, 2014 beginning at 10 a.m., Hagler Mason Conference Room, 2nd Floor of City…
See ‘Big Hex,’ IHMC running robot (video)
This video documents IHMC’s work on the HexRunner project. Designed and built in late 2013 to demonstrate key fast-running robotic balance and control principals at…
FDOT to Hold Public Meeting Regarding Pensacola Bay Bridge, June 10
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a public hearing concerning the replacement of the Pensacola Bay Bridge on Tuesday, June 10, 5:30 p.m….
Both Sides Confident As Redistricting Trial Ends
By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service Of Florida A historic challenge to the congressional districts drawn by state lawmakers two years ago is now in…
Natural gas battle between Century and Pensacola heating up
The Town of Century is locked in a battle with Pensacola Energy Services, the city of Pensacola’s gas utility. PES has been providing natural gas…
Chain Reaction: Summer Volunteer Opportunities for Local Teens
Press Release: Attention all parents of high school students: School is finally out and Chain Reaction, Pensacola’s only teen volunteer organization, has many different opportunities…
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