I’ve received complaints that in my criticism of Superintendent Malcolm Thomas’ 10-year leadership that I haven’t taken into consideration that the state’s standards are more strenuous than what his two predecessors faced…
Four lawsuits filed against Wild Greg’s Saloon
The Watson Firm has filed four separate lawsuits against Sunshine Investments of Northwest Florida d/b/a/ Wild Greg’s Saloon and two of its employees Kurt Just and Kory Moegenburg, its manager and bouncer,…
Father of the late Sen. Greg Evers endorses Dosev
From Cris Dosev campaign: John Evers, father of the late Senator Greg Evers and patriarch of the Evers family, has endorsed Republican Cris Dosev for Florida’s District One Congressional seat. “I believe…
Florida leads nation in job growth
By Lloyd Dunkelberger The News Service of Florida… Florida moved from worst to first in a new federal survey of job creation released Wednesday. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that…
July 25 blog posts over the past 12 years
2017: Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward announced, in a press release, that he has reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Pensacola Professional Fire Fighters Local 707,…
Local candidates: Deadline for WSRE ‘Rally 2018’ spots – Aug. 2
WSRE’s “RALLY 2018†candidate forum for the primary election will air live at 7 p.m. Monday–Wednesday, Aug. 20–22. Candidates in the following races are invited to participate but must first demonstrate that…
Patti Marine Enterprise receives $450K MARAD grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today awarded a $449,231 grant to support capital improvements at Patti Marine Enterprise, Inc. in Pensacola, FL. Provided through MARAD’s Small Shipyard Grant program,…
Florida AG race goes negative
State Rep. Frank White and Circuit Judge Ashley Moody have both aggressively gone after each other as they try to win the GOP nomination for Florida Attorney General. Each is trying to…
Sanctuary of Light: Top Airbnb ‘wish list’ rental in Pensacola
Airbnb, the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company, today released a report revealing the #1 most “wish-listed†Airbnb listing for each of Florida’s 67 counties. Airbnb’s “wish-list†function allows users to save the…
Putnam in Pensacola on Friday
Florida Agriculture Commissioner and GOP candidate for governor Adam Putnam will be in Pensacola for an “Up & Adam†grassroots breakfast on 8-9:30 a.m. Friday, July 27 at Scenic 90 Cafe, 701…
Follow up: Judge rules against state on campus early votiing
Last week, our reporter Sammi Sontag wrote an article on UF and FSU students fighting to have early voting spots on their campuses. Judge Walker ruled in favor of the students. JUDGE…
More candidate forums
The Pensacola News Journal will host a mayoral candidate forum at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 30 at the Pensacola Little Theatre. Executive Editor Lisa Nellessen Savage will moderate the forum. Grover…
Donations sought for Japanese sister city after flooding, landslides
The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida (JASNWFL) is asking the Pensacola community to give back to its Japanese sister city in the aftermath of the country’s recent natural disaster. In late June…
Under 2014 grading scale, Escambia would have 22 ‘F’ schools
In 2015, the Florida Department of Education changed its grading scale for schools to avoid ‘F’ schools in Gov. Rick Scott’s second term, while the state raised performance standards. Under the new…
Pensacola City Council budget workshops next week
The Pensacola City Council have scheduled budget workshops for Wednesday, Aug. 1 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 6 from 8:30-11:45 a.m. BUDGET WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Wednesday August 1 8:30 – Selection…
Port of Pensacola had been in discussions with Incoa since first of the year
On February 5, Port Director Amy Miller gave the Pensacola City Council an update on the Port of Pensacola. Miller listed unders key prospects a “manufacturing/processing with import/export activity.” That was Project…
Small business most worried about workforce quality
Florida Chamber Third Quarter Small Business Index Survey revealed businesses worry about finding a skilled workforce, the sixth consecutive quarter workforce quality topped the list of concerns. Small businesses are also concerned…
GBSI seeks Cybersecurity instructors
Global Business Solutions, Inc. is seeking full-time and part-time instructors with computer and Information Technology (IT) experience to teach our Cybersecurity courses. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to educate, train and…
Transit Union endorses three candidates for Commission D4 race
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1395, AFL_CIO has co-endorsed Boyce White. Greg Litton and Robert Bender for Escambia County Commission District 4 GOP primary. Boyce, Greg and Robert clearly caught our attention, with…
Sheriff endorses Spencer for mayor
From the Brian Spencer campaign: Mayoral candidate City Councilman Brian Spencer has received the endorsement of David Morgan, a three-term sheriff of Escambia County who is well-known for a tough and uncompromising…