On Tuesday, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Ransom Middle School student for allegedly bringing a loaded gun to school. The student faces charges of possession of a concealed weapon, brandishing…
Convention center with indoor sports facility could create 660 jobs
A new study shows that a convention/conference center in combination with an indoor sports facility could generate as much $90 million revenue for the local economy and create 560-660 jobs. Crossroads Consulting…
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of West Florida gives $1.5 million to UWF
The University of West Florida announces a $1.5 million gift from Consumer Credit Counseling Service of West Florida, Inc. to establish the Center for Financial Literacy at the UWF College of Business….
Major clean-up of Johnson Beach begins today
Due to extensive structural damage, Gulf Islands National Seashore officials will remove several dilapidated structures at Johnson Beach in the Perdido Key Area of the national seashore. Work will begin today with…
‘Bo’s Bridge’ plan moves forward
The state would have the option of acquiring the Garcon Point Bridge near Pensacola under a bill (HB 1281) approved Tuesday in a 13-1 vote by the House Transportation & Tourism Appropriations…
City Hall misses timely release of quarterly reports…again
For the second consecutive year, the Hayward administration has failed to present the quarterly financial reports for the first quarter on a timely basis. The first quarter covers city operations from Oct….
Vivid Bridge Studios comes to downtown Pensacola
Vivid Bridge Studios is the bold adventure of five caffeinated people driven to join the exciting entrepreneurial spirit in Downtown Pensacola. Each hailing from their own freelance businesses, owners of MurphyWerx Productions,…
Scott announces Allegiant expansion at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Allegiant Travel Company has chosen to establish a new, two-aircraft base with year-round routes at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS). The aircraft base will create 65…
Murphy: Show them there is a ‘place for themselves in Pensacola’s future’
Former Pittsburgh Mayor Tom Murphy this morning spoke to a group about sixty community leaders about how Pensacola needs to determine how it fits in the world. He said he believed Pensacola…
Senate scraps moving Panhandle to Eastern time
By Jim Turner The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Most of the Panhandle would remain an hour behind the rest of the state under a revamped Senate proposal that would seek…
Grover Robinson raises $67K for mayoral race
Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson had another strong fundraising month in January. He raised $3,700, bringing his total to $67,680 in the race to be Pensacola’s next mayor. Robinson is still behind…
County commission candidates continue to raise funds
Robert Bender did the best raising campaign funds in January, $7,933. He was followed by Alan McMillan, who raised $6,105. The top spenders in January were Christopher Phillips ($5,183), Robert Bender ($3,860),…
Has Pensacola airport turned the corner in competition with Okaloosa
In December 2017, the Pensacola International Airport had 12,457 more passengers than it did in December 2016–a 10-percent increase. The Pensacola facility had more than twice the number of new passengers than…
‘City of Grudges’ book signing tonight
We are holding a prelaunch book signing for my thriller “City of Grudges” tonight at the Atlas Oyster House from 5-6 p.m. We have a limited number of books available so its…
Grover Robinson speaks out against offshore drilling [video]
On Feb. 8, a group of local environmentalist traveled to Tallahassee to attend the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s public meeting concerning the recently released proposal for the 2019-2024 National Outer Continental…
Pensacola State College board appointments announced
WENDELL SMITH, CAROL CARLAN, MARGIE MOORE, PATRICK DAWSON AND EDWARD MOORE have been appointed or reappointed by Gov. Rick Scott to the Pensacola State College Board of Trustees. Wendall Smith, of Pace,…
Admiral with Pensacola roots nominated to be ambassador to Australia
The White House last week announced Admiral Harry B. Harris, Jr. has been nominated to be the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Commonwealth of Australia….
Fundraiser for Youth Association of North East Pensacola
Scenic Hills Country Club is hosting the first 21 Forever Golf Classic in honor of the golf course Head Pro Rick Gorman’s late daughter Samantha on Feb. 17 at 10:00 a.m. and…
House amendment screws up Child Marriage Bill
The Florida House has adopted its version of the Child Marriage Bill that paves the way for parents to continue forcing their pregnant daughters, ages 16-17, to marry their older rapist. Last…
Gulf Power and City partner to upgrade Downtown Pensacola grid
Gulf Power will soon embark on a long-term project designed to upgrade the reliability and performance of its energy grid in downtown Pensacola. Beginning early this year, Gulf Power and the City…