Big Fall Book Sale returns Sept. 28 – 30
The kids are back in school, and the dog days of summer are gone. It’s time to refresh your bookshelves at the Friends of West…
More vocational education in the plans for both gubernatorial candidates
DESANTIS, GILLUM BACK BOOSTING VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS by Lloyd Dunkelberger, The News Service of Florida — Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis and Democratic nominee Andrew Gillum…
Poll: Williams urging past Elder in School Board District 3 race
According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 370 likely District 3 voters, Larry Williams Sr. is leading Laura Edler in the Escambia County School Board…
Poll: Benson controls ECUA race
Incumbent District 2 ECUA board member Lois Benson has a commanding lead over challenger Gloria Horning, according to the latest Inweekly/Political Matrix poll. The poll…
Poll: Fetsko leads School Board District 2 race
According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 394 likely District 2 voters, Paul Fetsko has a large lead in the race for school board…
Women in Politics to host candidate forum
Ten candidates on the November ballot are expected to participate in a forum hosted by the Institute for Women in Politics on Thursday, September 27….
Olson changed administrative appeal procedures for non-union employees
We learned this morning that former City Administrator Eric Olson inactivated the Human Resource Manual and replaced it with the Mayor’s Administrative Policies and Procedures,…
Olson replaced HR manual with Mayor’s Policy Manual
City Administrator Keith Wilkins called this morning to explain the inactivation of the City of Pensacola’s Human Resource Manual by his predecessor, Eric Olson. He…
Hooray, National Cheeseburger Day has arrived
Free Burger Deals on National Cheeseburger Day Wendy’s The deal: For the entire month of September, Wendy’s is offering a free Dave’s single burger with…
Report details charter school closures
by Lloyd Dunkelberger, The News Service of Florida — A new report from a Tallahassee-based research group raises questions about the growing role of charter…
League of Women Voters offers election primer
By Jeremy Morrison —With Florida’s upcoming election in November, various efforts are afoot to educate voters about what exactly will be on their ballots. One…
AIA Florida Northwest honor Wagley and Wieczorek
The Northwest Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Florida Northwest) recognized 15 projects designed by Northwest Florida architects for their outstanding design…
Blackwater State Park adds another 800 acres
Thanks to funding from the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Navy, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the Blackwater River State…
High-wage jobs with highest annual growth
According to statistics from CareerSource Escarosa, jobs in healthcare, computers and finance are the fastest growing jobs that pay the highest hourly wages in Escambia…
House committee passes medical cannabis bill
Today, the House Judiciary Committee reported the Medical Cannabis Research Act favorably, sending it to the House floor for a vote. This legislation, the first…
Florida Supreme Court rejects appeal of Patrick Gonzalez Jr.
The Florida Supreme Court today unanimously turned down an appeal by a man convicted of killing an Escambia County couple during a 2009 home-invasion robbery…
El-Sheikh, Myhre and Studer to speak at 2018 Future of Florida Forum
Pensacola and the University of West Florida will be well represented at the 2018 Future of Florida Forum. which is hosted by Florida Chamber Foundation…
Join StudioAmped live audience
Here are the facts– WHO: WSRE public media; eight regional bands performing original music; and three singer-songwriters from the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival. WHAT: Free…
Olson ‘inactivated’ HR manual while facing HR complaints
Last week, we reported that former City Administrator Eric Olson “inactivated” the the Human Resources Manual. The city PIO has failed to respond to emails…
Corley named winner of GCAF poster competition
Graphic Designer Michelle Corley is the winner of the 2018 Great Gulfcoast Art Festival poster competition winner. Her colorful, lively piece will be reproduced on…
