After an eight-day jury trial, Larry L. Masino, 67, of Gulf Breeze, and Dixie L. Masino, 65, of Pensacola, were convicted late yesterday in the U.S. District Court in Pensacola of wire…
Oops, another washout at Government Street Regional Stormwater Facility
The ribbon cutting for the much-anticipated Government Street Regional Stormwater Facilty, which has been schedule for Feb. 17, hit a snag during yesterday’s downpour. The eastern bank was washed out again. Heavy…
DEP opposes offshore drilling
Today, in advance of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s public meeting on the Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas leasing program today in Tallahassee, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Noah…
Studer podcast: Changing how we look at change
On “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday, Quint Studer discussed how organizations should look at change differently. “Change isn’t some remarkable disruptive event. It just is. It’s a constant feature of our world like photosynthesis…
Charles W. Lamar Studio Gallery at Pensacola State College opens 2/21
From PSC Foundation Executive Director Andrea Krieger and President of the Foundation Board of Governors Doug Bates: Pensacola State College is grateful for the many generous donations the Lamar, Reilly and Switzer…
Lawmakers blast agency over marijuana rules
By Dara Kam THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A joint legislative oversight committee delivered a public shaming to Florida pot czar Christian Bax on Monday, repeatedly chiding the state health official and…
Podcast: Fish migrated back into Carpenter’s Creek
On Monday, Emerald Coastkeeper Laurie Murphy reported that she had seen hundreds, if not thousands of mullet mixed with bream and bass in Carpenter’s Creek west of the 12th Avenue bridge. She…
Government Street Regional Stormwater Facility at Corinne Jones Park ribbon cutting set for Feb. 17
Mayor Ashton Hayward and District 7 Council Member Jewel Cannada-Wynn invite the community to join them for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Corinne Jones Park, 620 East Government Street, on Saturday, Feb….
Frank White releases campaign video
State Rep. Frank White (R-Pensacola) is running for Florida Attorney General. This morning, he released this campaign video. He opens with: “I’ve been a consistent, principled conservative my entire life. Unafraid to…
Leaders thank Gov. Scott for $1.86 million job training grant
Yesterday, Governor Rick Scott announced $35 million in awards for nine Florida Job Growth Grant Fund projects, including $1,860,510 for Pensacola State College’s workforce training programs, under the umbrella of the Greater…
Breaking news: Pensacola State College included in Job Growth grants
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced $35 million in awards for nine Florida Job Growth Grant Fund projects across the state. This includes $1,860,510 for Pensacola State College’s workforce training programs that will…
Florida Supreme Court rejects stay of execution for Branch
The Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously rejected a request for a stay of the Feb. 22 execution of Death Row inmate Eric Scott Branch, who was convicted of murdering a University…
Gaetz and a ‘funny’ thing that happened on the way to SOTU [podcast]
Congressman Matt Gaetz has been criticized for having Chuck Johnson, an controversial right-wing blogger, as his guest for the State of the Union address. On “Pensacola Speaks,” Gaetz explained how Johnson became…
City of Pensacola’s Triumph request for Blount project deemed ineligible
Last week, the Triumph Gulf Coast board of directors reviewed 116 pre-applications. At the staff’s recommendation, 24 pre-applications were deemed ineligible. Among the ineligible projects was the City of Pensacola’s application for…
GOP Attorney General candidates already battling
By Jim Turner The News Service of Florida LAKE BUENA VISTA — Expect the animosity to grow in Florida’s four-way Republican primary for attorney general. Rancor between candidates was on full display…
How much to spend on Valentine’s Day
Wallethub.com has gathered facts on Valentine’s Day spending. The average amount a person spends celebrating the romantic holiday is $143.56. Roughly 45 percent of people expect their Valentine to spend at least…
Murals could be added to outside of Voices of Pensacola building
If the City of Pensacola’s Architectural Review Board approves, the University of West Florida Historic Trust will install a three-panel vinyl mural to the west side of its building on 110 E….
Pensacola ranked No. 111 on list of safest cities in Florida
The National Council for Home Safety and Security today announced its ranking of the Safest Cities in Florida for 2018. The top ten cities are: Marco Island Weston Parkland Satellite Beach…
Studers have no plans to bid on Bruce Beach
Two weeks ago, Inweekly dispelled the rumor that an African-American heritage museum was going to be built at Bruce Beach as part of the fish hatchery project (“Bruce Beach’s Place in History“)….
Argos Suit Up, Feb. 25
The University of West Florida Career Services and Student Government Association will partner with JCPenney to host the Argos Suit Up event, part of a national initiative that allows students to purchase…