New rates approved for Gulf Power
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved Gulf Power Company’s (Gulf) rates from the Commission’s previously approved settlement agreement. Customers will be noticed about…
EscaRosa Coalition On the Homeless wants your solutions for panhandling, homelessness, May 9
The EscaRosa Coalition On the Homeless General Coalition Meeting is Tuesday, May 9, at 1 p.m. Location: Waterfront Rescue Mission, 348 Herman St. Pensacola, FL….
Broxson delivers on important Triumph amendment [podcast]
This week, the Florida Legislature passed the Triumph Gulf Coast funding bill that finally releases $300 million of the BP settlement funds to Northwest Florida,…
UF Athletic Director speaks to Gator Club, May 8
On Monday, May 8, starting at 5 p.m. in Seville Quarter’s Phineas Phoggs Room, located at 130 E. Government Street, the Northwest Florida Gator Club…
Dr. Saunders’ inauguration speech: ‘Ancora Imparo’
The following is the complete transcript of UWF President Dr. Martha Saunders speech from April 27. She talks about the 50th anniversary of the University…
Wedgewood speaks out for hazard-free neighborhood
Over 60 residents of the Wedgewood and Rolling Hills neighborhood came out for a town hall meeting at the Marie Young Community Center. Sitting in…
Breaking News: Budget deal reached, session extended
Senate President Joe Negron, R-Stuart, said Wednesday morning the House and Senate have reached agreement on a budget for the fiscal year that starts July…
Pensacola Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day Festival, May 20-21
The third annual Pensacola Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday May 20-21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at…
What kind of president was Andrew Jackson [podcast]
Alan Manning is a presidential scholar, attorney, educator and author of “Father Lincoln: The Untold Story of Abraham Lincoln and His Boys.†On “Pensacola Speaks,”…
Pot stores in Florida’s future
HOUSE APPROVES MEDICAL POT BILL By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The state would have more than a dozen pot operators — with…
Mayor holds firm on police chief decision
Mayor Ashton Hayward isn’t changing his mind about David Alexander stepping down as the police chief. On next week’s city council agenda, he is recommending…
Graham launches campaign, calls for school changes
By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham entered the 2018 governor’s race on Tuesday, joining a field of Democrats…
Florida CFO releases open letter as he departs
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater released an open letter today to Floridian as he steps down at the end of the session for a…
Pensacola Speaks: Andrew Jackson, Donald Trump and the Civil War
Today on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks,” I will have local presidential historian Alan Manning to discuss President Trump’s view of the Civil War…
Hiring Our Heroes job fair, May 25
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Greater Pensacola Chamber are hosting a Hiring Our Heroes-Pensacola job fair for veterans and military spouses. More…
Studers step up again for National Flight Academy scholarships, more than $150K the past two years
The Studer Foundation once again has stepped up to sponsor students from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties to attend Pensacola’s National Flight Academy this summer….
Col. Bruce collapses on stage, passes away
Colonel Bruce Hampton, guitarist and the musical godfather of the jam-band community, died last night after collapsing on stage in the Fox Theater in Atlanta….
Breaking news: Florida House also passes Triumph Gulf Coast bill
The Florida House unanimously gave final approval to Triumph Gulf Coast legislation, sending the bill to the Governor. Kim Wilmes, President & CEO of Florida’s…
National Day of Prayer, May 4
The 66th National Day of Prayer observance will be held locally on May 4 at Pensacola City Hall, where it has been held for more…
Dunaway and Bookman honored with Ethics in Business awards
The University of West Florida College of Business and the Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola named William J. Dunaway and Connie Bookman as the 2017…
