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This morning, Commissioner Robert Bender and ECT executive Tammy Greer made appeals for public input on two significant issues. Why this matters – Part 1:…

Coalition wants Florida voters, not state lawmakers, to decide the state’s abortion rights. Why this matters: Gov. Ron DeSantis and the GOP-controlled legislature have further…

Families in Crisis Nearly half of Escambia households struggle to afford groceries, housing and other basic needs, according to a new report from United Way…

Pensacola hosts the NAIA Men’s Lacrosse National Invitational this week at the Ashton Brosnaham complex. Why this matter: Thanks to Pensacola Sports, our community is…

Operation Brownsville Gets Into New Gear Though the much-mention calendar on the ECSO has had no additions since April 24, Escambia County is stepping up…

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers ended the 2023 legislative session Friday. During the 60-day session, the Republican-controlled House…

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, Pensacola City Council and Mayor D.C. Reeves will hold a joint workshop on Tuesday, May 9 at 9:30…

By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After five days of rocky deliberations, jurors on Thursday acquitted former Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew…

North Pensacola Optimist Club has embarked on a new annual event, “Avenue of Flags.” On three national holidays – Memorial Day, Fourth of July and…

Lissa Dees gives an update on the city’s downtown parking. County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh discusses the latest legal decision on the county paying a former…

According to Instagram, Commander Andy Hobbs has been promoted by Sheriff Chip Simmons to chief deputy. He replaces Tommi Lyter. The sheriff’s office website doesn’t…

The official call for entries for Garden & Gun’s fourteenth annual Made in the South Awards is open through June 20. The magazine is seeking…