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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
Breaking news: DeSantis enters gubernatorial race
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis filed paperwork Friday to formally enter Florida’s 2018 gubernatorial race, after landing praise…
No homicides in 2017, a tribute to PPD and news reporting
In November 2016, Chief David Alexander told the Pensacola City Council that little could be done about the rise of homicides inside the city limits….
Session tells U.S. attorneys to enforce federal cannabis laws, Gaetz objects
Today, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Department of Justice has rescinded the “Cole Memo” and two additional memos related to marijuana enforcement…
Studer podcast: Developing supervisors
On “Pensacola Speaks,” Quint Studer talked about the importance of workforce development–not just for the initial hires but also after they’ve started their jobs. He…
City Inspections: different rules, different enforcement for different people
Remember Mackey’s Mudhouse, the downtown restaurant with a rooftop bar on North Palafox Street. Four and a half years ago, city officials approved the construction…
City argues citizens have no standing to challenge Bruce Beach
In December, the City of Pensacola filed in a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by A&J Mugs owner Dan Lindemann and Pensacola resident Jerry…
Over 3100 students make UWF President and Dean lists
A total of 3,158 undergraduate students enrolled during the Fall 2017 semester at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s…
Appeal delays new penalty phase for Patrick Gonzalez
The new sentencing hearing for the murderer of Bud and Melanie Billings has been delayed while the Florida Supreme Court hears his latest appeal. Last…
