What have our state lawmakers filed?
Doug Broxson represents Escambia, Santa Rosa and part of Okaloosa counties in the Florida Senate. As chairman of the Appropriations Committee, he is one of…
Yikes, Gannett has shed nearly half its workforce
Axos reports Gannett, the owner of the Pensacola News Journal and most of the daily newspapers in Florida, has shed nearly half of its workforce….
Bergosh supports appointed superintendent, not a Boss Hogg
County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh discussed appointed vs. elected school superintendent on my radio show yesterday. The voters approved moving to appointed in the 2018 general…
Democratic Leader Driskell Response
TALLAHASSEE — House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, gave a response Tuesday to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ State of the State address. Here are her remarks,…
Democratic Leader Book Response
Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book, D-Plantation, gave a response Tuesday to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ State of the State address. Here are her remarks, as prepared…
Renner Opening Day Remarks
TALLAHASSEE — House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, made remarks to the House on the opening day of the 2023 legislative session. Here are his…
Passidomo Opening Day Remarks
TALLAHASSEE — Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, made remarks to the Senate on the opening day of the 2023 legislative session. Here are her remarks,…
City celebrates Florida Bike Month in March
Mayor to Participate in Slow Ride Race Friday, March 10 The City of Pensacola is celebrating Florida Bike Month in March, a time to encourage…
Lewis Bear Jr. & the Arts
Former Pensacola Museum of Art Maria Goldberg discussed Lewis Bear Jr’s love for the visual arts. “If you were to look back in the history…
2023 State of the State address
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber…
Superintendent: Grit, determination needed
At the end of the 2020-21 school year, School Superintendent Tim Smith and the Escambia School Board began work on a five-year strategic plan. “The…
Superintendent responds to Salzman
Escambia County School Superintendent Tim Smith responded to State Rep. Salzman’s call for his resignation with a viewpoint in the Pensacola News Journal. He addresses…
Can Mayor save Truth for Youth building?
Since 2010, Rev. John Powell has worked to convert the historic Smith Bakery building at the corner of Belmont and Devilliers streets into a community…
City needs your input on $31 million in grants
The city of Pensacola is pursuing state grant funding for three infrastructure projects, with plans to apply for funding to complete projects at Hollice T….
Viewpoint: Setting schools on a collision course
Superintendent reversal would set Escambia Schools on a collision course with failure By Jarah Jacquay Escambia County’s governmental gears are grinding slowly into reverse and…
Florida pulls out voter registration protection group
From The News Service of Florida: Secretary of State Cord Byrd said Monday that Florida is ending involvement in a multi-state effort to exchange voter-registration…
The Fair offers college scholarships
The Pensacola Interstate Fair is proud to announce that applications are now available for the 2023-2024 John E. Frenkel, Sr. Educational Grant program. Deadline to…
GE investing more into Pensacola plant
Last week, General Electric announced plans to invest more than $450 million in its existing U.S. manufacturing facilities this year, purchasing cutting-edge equipment and making…
School board gave Smith positive ratings
The school board evaluated School Superintendent Tim Smith last May at the end of his full school year. No one said he needed improvement. District…
Conversations about Lewis Bear, Jr.
Today, I talked with Commissioner Lumon May, Quint Studer and Don Gaetz about Lewis Bear, Jr. I also replayed a January 2022 interview with Lewis…
