PSC presents ‘Harriett’ and ‘MLK and Mandela’ on Feb. 3
In celebration of Black History Month, Pensacola State College will present two short plays: “Harriet†By Kisha Kenyatta and “MLK and Mandela†by Lawrence Gamell…
Buzz: Sexual harassment within Escambia County Fire
The buzz from the Escambia County is the Board of County Commissioners may have to settle a sexual harassment claim regarding a female professional firefighter…
Another shooting in Escambia County, bringing total of gun incidents to five for the week
Another shooting happened over the weekend – the fifth incident involving guns in Escambia County for the week. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching…
Podcast: Adam Putnam for Governor
Last week, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam was my guest on “Pensacola Speaks.” Putnam is the Republican frontrunner to replace Gov. Rick Scott. He…
IRIS hires new leadership team
Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems (IRIS), the industry leader in early detection systems for diabetic eye disease, announced on Thursday the appointment of Chris Belmont as…
NAIOP honors 2018 Best of the Best
NAIOP of NWFL gathered last night to celebrate the biggest deals in commercial real estate and construction along with the industry’s local top performers at…
Explosion on UWF campus
A small chemical explosion has occurred on the main campus on the University of West Florida in Building 58. Firefighters are on the scene to…
Studer podcast: His new book and upcoming column
Quint Studer discusses his new book, “Building a Vibrant Community,” that will debut in April and his upcoming PNJ column on the responsibilities of a…
Sen. Ron Johnson has politicized DOJ
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, claimed this week that he has a whistleblower has uncovered a “secret society” inside…
UWF Executive Mentor Program hosts war hero portrayed in ‘Black Hawk Down’
The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program and Wells Fargo will present “Dedication, Pride and Commitment: Leadership Lessons from Black Hawk…
Escambia County has six gun-related incidents in less than two weeks, four in last three days
1. One man has been arrested and deputies are seeking a second suspect after two people opened fire at the intersection of W Street and…
Lawmakers grapple with ‘Bo’s Bridge’
By Lloyd Dunkelberger NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers are looking to salvage a fiscally failed project known as “Bo’s Bridge†near Pensacola….
Podcast: Horning on ECUA
Dr. Gloria Horning was my guest yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks.” She discussed why she has filed to run for ECUA District 2.
FDOT releases plan for making Pace Blvd safer for pedestrians
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is in the process of designing a project make a portion of Pace Boulevard safer for pedestrians. The primary…
Voting Restoration Amendment qualifies for November ballot
ORLANDO, FL – With the help of a committed grassroots effort, Floridians across the Sunshine State signed and submitted more than 1.1 million petitions and…
Police arrest driver who killed pedestrian on West Cervantes hit-and-run
An arrest has been made in a recent vehicle vs. pedestrian crash. The incident occurred on Jan. 5, on West Cervantes Street at North “F 
Thirty-one people hit on West Cervantes, seven killed
West Cervantes from Palafox Street to Pace Boulevard has 31 accidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists since 2011, Mayor Ashton Hayward’s first year in office. Two…
Gaetz to hold Veterans town hall on Wednesday, Jan. 24
Concerned Veterans for America will host a townhall-style event on Wednesday, Jan 24, at 6:30 p.m., featuring Rep. Matt Gaetz and CVA Coalitions Director Diego…
First Ashley Hardaway scholarship awarded
Emily Lawrence, a junior at the University of West Florida, is the first recipient of the Ashley Hardaway Theriot Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship. Emily is…
Horning files for ECUA District 2 seat
Now the 2018 election cycle has gotten really interesting. Environmental activist Dr. Gloria Horning is filing to run the District 2 seat on the Emerald…
