Merrill appointed by Gov. Scott to RESTORE board
Governor Rick Scott announced yesterday six appointments to the Gulf Consortium. The one most familiar to Pensacola is Collier Merrill, president of the Merrill Land…
Viewpoint: Who is the bad partner
By Wayne Daltry The Florida Legislature is discussing whether to use political might to seize control of the management of Lake Okeechobee, and water reservoirs,from…
PYP Summer Internship program seeking employers
In an effort to attract and retain young talent in Greater Pensacola, the Pensacola Young Professionals (PYP), the Greater Pensacola Chamber and the University of…
Tourism update for Jan 2014
The board of Visit Pensacola meets today. According to its agenda packet, Pensacon generated 672 room nights with a value of $2.475 million. Here are…
Inside Warrington Middle School ‘revival’ meeting
Yesterday Superintendent of Schools Malcolm Thomas and County Commissioner Gene Valentino held a town hall meeting to reportedly come up with solutions to revive Warrington…
Lionfish video – off of Pensacola Beach, taken Feb. 18
Clint Retherford, Dive Commander for Escambia Search & Rescue, sent me the following video with this note: We spoke briefly on your radio show a…
State Capital Briefs, Feb. 24
‘MORAL MONDAY’ TO CALL FOR CHANGE AT THE CAPITOL On the eve of the 2014 legislative session, civil-rights and labor groups will hold an event…
idgroup Selects Chain Reaction for 2nd annual Brand on Usâ„¢ Initiative
Chain Reaction Teen Volunteer Center has been selected as the second annual Brand on Us recipient. Chain Reaction impacts the lives of local teens from…
Chamber Board to discuss Economic Development
Greater Pensacola Chamber CEO Jerry Maygarden will make a special presentation on economic development today to his board of directors. The meeting is open to…
Hard Hats for Higher Education Rally
UWF Student Government Association to host Hard Hats for Higher Education Rally in support of legislative campaign WHAT: The University of West Florida Student Government…
Two deaths at Pensacola Greyhound Track
Greyhound tracks are required to report to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation monthly on the deaths of dogs at their facilities. Since…
Home Stretch for Florida Legislature committee meeting
By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida Before lawmakers returned to their districts for the last week before the 2014 legislative session begins, they…
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