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West Florida Healthcare has announced the appointment of Kevin B. Mair, MBA, FACHE, CMPE to the position of Vice President of Cardiovascular Services. In his…

Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill has questions about the soil sample tested at the Government Street stormwater site in the Tanyard neighborhood. Mayor Ashton Hayward…

The University of West Florida hosted its Fall 2016 Commencement this weekend at the Pensacola Bay Center. Addressing the graduates, UWF President Judy Bense noted…

During last week’s Florida Cabinet meeting, Governor Rick Scott recognized Escambia County Deputies Darren Robinson and Stefan Chamlis with the Medal of Heroism for their…

Escambia County District 4 Commissioner Grover Robinson was appointed on Friday, Dec. 9 to the National Association of Counties Board of Directors to fill an…

As cold weather is upon us and the need is great in Pensacola’s homeless community, Waterfront Rescue Mission is hosting an initiative Warm Blankets, Hot…

Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” Quint Studer discussed his upcoming PNJ column on micromanaging. “Sometimes it can be detrimental, a sign of distrust,” said Studer. “Other…

Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners voted to have the county attorney draft an ordinance banning text messages during commission meetings. Last month, Florida House Speaker…

The plume from the old Escambia County Mosquito Facility is contaminated with Lindane, which was in the pesticides used at the facility. A test of…

Today, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees named Dr. Judith Bense President Emeritus, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Bense will retire as president on…

The earlier photos we posted don’t give a perspective as to how close the Government Street stormwater construction is to the residences. Dr. Gloria Horning…

Pensacola City Councilwoman Jewel Cannada-Wynn met with her District 7 constituents Wednesday at Fricker Resource Center to primarily discuss what should be done about the…

PENSACOLA, Fla. (December 8, 2016)– The holidays are a busy time, and fighting for parking places at big box retailers or paying a parking ticket…

Light up the night at The Arc Gateway’s Tree of Lights The holiday season is a time to give thanks and cherish those whose light…

Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) representatives announced the system will host a toy drive to collect new and gently used toys for an area nonprofit….

“I’m very concerned, Rick, that I don’t normally see construction sites this sloppily at the Pensacola Beach area, or in the downtown of Pensacola,” Emerald…

Emerald Coastkeeper Laurie Murphy yesterday visited the City of Pensacola’s Government Street stormwater project. She talked about her initial findings on “Pensacola Speaks.” “I’m very…

Yesterday, State Rep. Frank White was my guest on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks.” We discussed House Speaker Richard Corcoran and his rules that…

The following post has popped up on the City of Pensacola’s Transparent Pensacola The emphasis is theirs. Government Street Stormwater pond contamination concerns City of…

City of Pensacola PIO Vernon Stewart would not provide Inweekly reporter Duwayne Escobedo the most recent soil test results. He told the reporter that the…