Clinton leads Trump by double digits

The most recent Washington Post/ABC poll has Democrat Hilary Clinton leading Republican Donald Trump by 12 points as the two candidates head to their parties’…

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Fourth of July spending expected to be up

The Florida Retail Federation (FRF) says that per person spending will be up slightly over last year’s high, with more people expected to celebrate the…

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Gas prices dropping

Average retail gasoline prices in Pensacola have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.28/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of…

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GOP Congressional candidate tell what type of conservative they are [podcast]

At Friday’s First Congressional District debate, I asked the seven GOP candidates in attendance to tell what type of conservative they are. The answers sparked…

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Hammonds donate $100K to PSC Visual Arts

Local philanthropists David and Cathy Hammond recently donated $100,000 to the Visual Arts Department at Pensacola State College. Their contribution kicks off a $1 million…

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NRA successfully blocks judicial appointment

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Gov. Rick Scott appointed Robert Dees to the 4th Judicial Circuit on Friday, choosing the Jacksonville attorney…

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State Roundup: Can I get a mulligan

(Recap and analysis of the week in state government) By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA There might not have been much cursing or…

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Local boy named Children’s Miracle Network Champion

Today, 14-year-old Drew Barefield of Crestview will join pediatric patients from each state on an Ambassador Tour for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Drew was treated…

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Chamber surveys candidates [podcast]

The Greater Pensacola Chamber will send an online survey to local candidates running for Pensacola City Council and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners. Survey…

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Help Clean up Bayou Chico Saturday, June 25

The public is invited to join Escambia County Natural Resources Management’s Marine Resources and Water Quality Divisions for the Bayou Chico Trash Round-up Saturday, June…

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Coalition calls for special Florida legislative session to ban assault weapons

A coalition of more than 60 local, state, and national organizations have called on the Florida Legislature to convene a special session by July 4…

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Trump campaign uses website to bash Clinton

The Donald Trump campaign announced today that it has new website that will target Democrat Hilary Clinton, LyingCrookedHillary.com. Not exactly subtle, but subtlety isn’t in…

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