New ME report shows drug-related deaths, particularly heroin and fentanyl, are up in Northwest Florida

The Florida Medical Examiners have released their report on drug-related deaths for the first half of 2015. The report revealed that the First District, which…

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Maybe the time has come for new Pensacola Charter Commission

Next Monday, the Pensacola City Council will hold a workshop concerning possible changes to the city charter. The most publicized proposal is to reduce the…

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Hayward says things can change investigation of Pensacola fire chiefs, report is ‘not the end all, be all’

On 1620 AM, Andrew McKay interviewed the mayor of Pensacola today and asked for an update on the investigation of the fire chiefs. Mayor Hayward…

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City of Pensacola faces lawsuit over cross in Bayview Park

The American Humanist Association’s Appignani Humanist Legal Center and the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) are suing the City of Pensacola to challenge a 25-foot…

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OMG, Scott could be running mate for Trump

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Most of the speculation around Gov. Rick Scott’s political future has centered on a bid for the…

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Experts can not determine if report on Pensacola fire chiefs is exempt without seeing it

Mayor Ashton Hayward has determined the Beggs & Lane report on the investigation of the city’s fire chief and deputy fire chief is exempt from…

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Visit Florida highlights The Fish House in Florida Foodie article

Visit Florida in its “A Few Florida Foodie Experience” article highlights several of the state’s popular restaurants. Northwest Florida is represented by The Fish House…

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High-profile lawyers urge court to commute death sentences

By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Arguing that state law requires it, a who’s who of prominent attorneys — including former presidents of…

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The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart breaks ground

This morning, Sacred Heart broke ground on its regional children’s hospital and announced the facility will be named for the Studer family. David Sansing, chair…

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Pensacola Speaks: League of Women Voters, Small Business Week

On today’s show, I will have Pamela Goodman, president of the Florida League of Women Voters. She will discuss the fight to get fair districts…

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Florida retailers expect near record spending for Mother’s Day

The Florida Retail Federation (FRF), the state’s trade association representing retailers for over 75 years, says Florida mothers can expect another year of special gifts…

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Florida Chamber endorses Ingram

While there are already 292 candidates running for 120 house seats, today the Florida Chamber announced its first round of endorsements, which include State. Rep….

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