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PNJ reporter Jim Little reported on the first of the Pensacola City Council two budget workshops–the public meetings Mayor Ashton Hayward and City Administrator Eric…

Republican Rebekah Bydlak has filed to run for the Florida House seat currently held by Clay Ingram. Bydlak made a name for herself during the…

In our July 27 issue, we reported on how certain commissioners ignore the board’s social media policy and the need to revamp it – “Rules…

Superintendent of Schools Malcolm Thomas announced today that Escambia School Board member and Chair Linda Moultrie has made the decision to resign her position on…

University of West Florida President Martha Saunders recently announced new appointments to the University’s executive leadership team as well as the merger and development of…

Hannah Grace Smith, a West Florida High School student, believes the Escambia County School District’s dress code that is “incredibly sexist and unnecessary, and I…

In April, the Pensacola City Council approved CRA work plans. The mayor has proposed the city issue $5.3 million in revenue bonds to implement some…

Thanks to Eden Condominiums, 25 wounded American military veterans will have the chance to enjoy a week-long stay in paradise on Perdido Key. It’s the…

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward wants to borrow more money against future revenues. This time he wants the Pensacola City Council to approve bond issues for…

For years, Councilwoman Sherri Myers had tried to get Mayor Ashton Hayward to put sidewalks on Burgess Road. Her pleas have fallen on deaf ears….

Applications are now being accepted for the fall cycle of the Escambia County Youth Employment Program, which will provide opportunities for youth to get paid…

With record-setting high temperatures creating dangerous weather conditions across the country, Firehouse Subs invites guests nationwide to help in its effort to support America’s first…

The New York Times is reporting that President Donald Trump has removed Anthony Scaramucci as his Communications Director. Apparently it was new chief of staff,…

Today marks four months since Mayor Ashton Hayward received the request for proposal from the New Orleans Pelicans to host the NBA team’s proposed G-League…

In July, State Rep. Frank White (R-Pensacola) attended the 2017 Emerging Leaders Program, sponsored by the State Legislative Leaders Foundation and the Darden School of…

A Pensacola coffee company has been granted the first ever food & beverage license by the Department of the Navy for Blue Angels® Blend coffee….

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A state agency overseen by the governor and two cabinet members would be prohibited from doing business…

A rally is scheduled for Sunday in downtown Pensacola to show support for transgender Americans who have served in the military service. The “We Support…

Visit Pensacola has established a grant process to help local events with marketing dollars and ensure proper use of TDT funding. The grant application, which…

Gaetz Amendment Passes Committee; Requests Information About Clinton and Comey Scandals WASHINGTON, DC: On Wednesday, July 26, Congressman Matt Gaetz brought an amendment before the…