Escambia County Council of PTA announces 2017 Awards

The Escambia County Council of Parent and Teacher Association (ECCPTA) held their annual awards ceremony at Heritage Hall in Pensacola on May 12. The gathering…

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Santa Rosa lawmaker praises colleagues [podcast]

State Rep. Jayer Williamson (R-Milton) has been widely praised for his work during the 2017 Session. Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” Williamson credited Rep. Clay Ingram…

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Myers hosts Carpenter’s Creek celebration and town hall, May 30

Councilwoman Sherri Myers is holding a special town hall meeting to celebrate the county’s purchase of land to protect the headwaters of Carpenter’s Creek. The…

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RBI Pensacola hosts Double-Goal Coaching Workshop in June

RBI Pensacola is sponsoring a workshop for coaches of all sports in June. This interactive workshop, presented by the Positive Coaching Alliance, begins by defining…

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Scott blasts busget as tourism numbers rise

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Gov. Rick Scott continued Monday to criticize legislative budget-slashing of the state’s tourism marketing as he announced…

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Pensacola Punks screening on Friday, May 19 [trailer]

The public is invited to a free screening of Pensacola Punks Friday, May 19 during Gallery Night at the Voices of Pensacola. The film will…

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Pensacola Beach Air Show named top 20 Southeast Tourism event

The Southeast Tourism Society has named the Pensacola Beach Air Show as a STS Top 20 Event in the Southeast for May 2017. The STS…

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Pensacola chamber recaps 2017 session

The 2017 legislative session provided a mixed bag on the issues endorsed by Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce. The following items were endorsed by the…

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First amendment group asks Gov. Scott to veto the budget

The First Amendment Foundation (FAF) has called for Florida Governor Rick Scott to veto the budget as a result of this year’s “extreme lack of…

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Will Trump adopt Ashton Hayward communication plan?

After watching most of the morning news shows blast him and his communications department’s handling of the firing of FBI Director Jim Comey, President Donald…

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City Attorney asked to opine on council’s right to ask questions

This memo was sent Tuesday, May 8 to Pensacola City Attorney Lysia Bowling from Council Executive Lysia Bowling: FROM THE DESK OF DON KRAHER COUNCIL…

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Buzz: Mayor forbids police chief designee from attending council meeting

Pensacola Police Chief designee Tommi Lyter will not be present tonight for the Pensacola City Council discussion on his appointment, according to Councilwoman Sherri Myers….

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