Fried ‘ready’ to run for governor
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, touting her campaign as “something new†and saying she will fight…
Suggestions for Bicentennial time capsule
In commemoration of Florida’s Territorial Bicentennial and Escambia County’s 200th Anniversary, the 200th Anniversary Commission is seeking the community’s input on items to place in a time capsule…
3M wins second earplug case
The verdicts for the trials against 3M for its earplugs now stand 1-1 after a federal jury ruled in the corporation’s favor last Friday. The…
Shackle scapegoats senior for his lack of oversight
WEAR TV has reported the Tate High School’s yearbook editor was suspended five days for a photo of the classmate who rigged last fall’s homecoming…
Robinson implements electric vehicle policy
Mayor Grover Robinson has implemented the Mayoral Policy 21-01, Electric Vehicle Ready Pensacola, in an effort to help the City of Pensacola be a leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions….
Gilley jumps the shark
What should have been a routine public record request of the county has revealed the dysfunction of the Gilley administration. To get an accurate breakdown…
Pensacola dives Into homeless plan with Marbut
by Jeremy Morrison City of Pensacola officials crept further this week into what Mayor Grover Robinson has referred to as the “crawling†stage of a…
County public Information office loses new hire
Danica Phillips, who was only hired by Escambia County in January, has notified her bosses that she, too, is leaving her job. She is a…
Presser Notes: EV’s, Solving Homelessness & $ecuring Wahoos
by Jeremy Morrison Pensacola is becoming more hospital for drivers of electric vehicles, or EV’s. More will be springing up as a new city policy…
Let the gambling begin
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida “Does that mean if somebody wanted to establish, let’s say, a casino in the Panhandle – is…
Boatwright leaving county
Cassie Boatwright, Escambia County’s director of facilities management, has announced that she is leaving the Gilley administration. Boatwright was hired in January 2020. She came…
Judge Dannheisser receives Fairest of Them All Equal Justice award
The Fairest of Them All Equal Justice Awards named Judge Tom Dannheisser the “Fairest of Them All” in Circuit 1 The awards provide a scientific…
Deadline for summer youth internships extended
The deadline has been extended to apply for the City of Pensacola Summer Youth Intern Program, which will offer an opportunity for eligible youth ages 16-24…
Robinson and City Wilkins honored Home Rule Heroes
The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized Mayor Grover C. Robinson, IV and City Administrator Keith Wilkins with…
Pensacola’s Homeless Offensive
City Unveils New Report, Task Force by Jeremy Morrison The Pensacola City Council will be focusing on the issue of homelessness this week, with a…
DeSantis pulls out of Fed Pandemic Unemployment Comp ($300/wk)
State Rep. Alex Andrade got his his wish; Gov. Ron DeSantis is dropping out of the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program. Effective June 27, Floridians…
FEMA pays out $1.3 million to GB
PENSACOLA, Fla: FEMA has approved $1,373,999 to reimburse the city of Gulf Breeze for debris removal activities after Hurricane Sally in 2020. Between Sept. 14,…
East Hill neighborhood cleanup tomorrow
The next Mayor’s Neighborhood Cleanup will be on Saturday, May 22 in a portion of the East Hill neighborhood and surrounding area. Please see the cleanup map for details. This event…
Stopps donate to new Baptist Hospital campus
Margaret and Harry Stopp have made a $250,000 contribution to support the new Baptist Health Care campus at Brent Lane and I-110. Margaret Stopp has…
PSC has new technology innovation center
Pensacola State College (PSC) has announced plans of a dual-enrollment charter school with the primary focus of providing educational opportunities for students who come from…
