Podcast: Levine says his campaign is different

On “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday, Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine explained how his campaign is different that others running from governor. “I’m not right, I’m not…

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Nelson calls out Zinke and Scott on offshore drilling flip

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) sent a letter yesterday to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke demanding specific details on any new five-year offshore drilling plan the…

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Studer podcast: Importance of job evaluations

Quint Studer discusses in his upcoming column for the Pensacola News Journal.

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Living the Dream announces 2018 honorees

“Will we march only to the music of time, or will we, risking criticism and abuse, march to the soul-saving music of eternity?” -Martin Luther…

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Phillip Levine on ‘Pensacola Speaks’ today at 5 p.m.

Miami Beach Mayor Phillip Levine and his Florida’s Living Rooms Bus Tour will in Pensacola this afternoon. Mayor Levine will also be my guest on…

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Semifinalists for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year announced

The Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the five semifinalists selected from 33 school nominees for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to April…

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Feds drop possible drilling off Florida Coast

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida waters were removed Tuesday from White House plans to open previously protected parts of…

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Scott outlines key components of his final legislative agenda

Gov. Rick Scott gave his State of the State address today. Here are his big “asks” of the Florida Legislature: # “I want 2018 to…

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Corcoran and his ‘House of Reformers’

Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran challenged the lawmakers to be a ‘House of Reformer’ in his speech to open the 2018 session. He said, “…there…

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Fishbein tackles anti-bullying [podcast]

Fishbein Orthodontics is launching an anti-bullying essay contest for Escambia County students in grades K-12 in an effort to spread positivity and acceptance throughout the…

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Gaetz: Soup not ‘fully cooked’ on offshore drilling [podcast]

On Jan. 4, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke that the White House plans to allow offshore drilling for crude oil and natural gas…

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News Service of Florida article demonstrates value of ‘State of…’ addresses

Gov. Rick Scott and nearly every strong mayor in the state of Florida give annual speeches about the status of their governments. Pensacola Mayor Ashton…

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National Championship for BTWH grad Alex Leatherwood

If you watched Alabama best Georgia in the BCS Championship last night, you heard the announcers talk about a freshman left tackle facing the tough…

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League of Women Voters focuses on solar

Pensacola League of Women Voters has joined a statewide initiative to make the Sunshine State a Solar State, working with League of Women Voters of…

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Levine in Pensacola on Wednesday

On Wednesday, Jan. 10, Pensacola will have a chance to meet Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, who running for the Democratic nomination for governor. His…

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Podcast: UWF president discusses the importance of capital campaign

Last week, the University of West Florida announced the success of the 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign, which raised more than $64.4 million by almost 20,000…

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Anti-panhandling ordinance cost city of Pensacola $10K

The homeless and panhandling have been problems for Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward since he took office. Several times, he attempted ordinances to deal with them….

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Vote for Gulf Islands National Seashore

10Best enlisted a panel of Florida Local Experts and travel writers to nominate their favorite state attractions. Gulf Islands National Seashore is a finalist, and…

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Bubba Watson Drive – home to The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart

The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart has a new official address recognizing local professional golfer Bubba Watson – 1 Bubba Watson Drive. In…

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Gaetz: Congress can block Sessions on medical marijuana [podcast]

Attorney General Jeff Sessions ordered the U.S. attorneys across the country to enforce the federal laws regarding marijuana. Congressman Matt Gaetz, a proponent of legalizing…

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