UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center establishes two new scholarships, recognizes 10 students

The University of West Florida Military and Veterans Resource Center awarded scholarships to ten students at its fifth annual scholarship luncheon, held Thursday, July 21,…

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GOP delegate says Trump has fire in belly that Romney, McCain lacked [podcast]

Martin Simmons, chairman of the Republican Party of the First Congressional District, was one of two delegates from our area to the Republican National Convention….

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FloridaWest: Workforce training critical to economic growth [podcast]

Our Hot Jobs issue has flown off the racks this week. The Greater Pensacola area has good paying jobs for those who have the proper…

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No worries, Neighborhood Publix will blend into East Hill

In his biweekly digital newsletter, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward assured citizens that the Publix being built on Cervantes Street and 12th Avenue will not be…

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Pensacola Chamber and Florida SBDC at UWF to host media relations workshop

The Greater Pensacola Chamber and the Florida SBDC at UWF are joining forces to host a one-hour, no-cost workshop on helping businesses receive media coverage….

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Wassermann Schultz gets booed at Florida delegation breakfast

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Four years after the Democratic National Convention marked a highlight of Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s career, the 2016…

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Huckabee endorses Gaetz for Congress

The Matt Gaetz campaign today announced that former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has endorsed the Fort Walton Beach state lawmaker for Congress. “I’ve seen a…

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Facts belie explanation of fire department overtime

In a television interview on July 19, Pensacola Fire Chief David Allen defended his sharp increase in overtime as being cyclical. “It tends to happen,…

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Pokemon Go impacts downtown Pensacola

by Blanton Stagno Gasping, squealing, jumping for joy, and eyes locked on the screen of an IPhone are clear indicators that one is engulfed by…

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Reagan’s former PAC endorses Bydlak

Rebekah Bydlak today announced that she has earned the endorsement of Citizens for the Republic, Ronald Reagan’s former PAC. Citizens for the Republic released the…

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Rock & Roll Hall fame releases RNC playlist

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has created a “playlist” of songs by Rock Hall inductees and inspired by the events this week at…

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Okaloosa TDC director resigns

The Daily News reports that Okaloosa County Tourism Development Director Ed Schroeder has resigned his post, effective Aug. 31. The resignation came after Clerk of…

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