Zarzaur Law is sponsoring free Kona ice every Tuesday in August from 2-4 p.m. So you’ve got 50 minutes to get to Palafox and Romana.
Pensacola mayor condemns white supremacists
The mayor’s office sent out this statement from Mayor Ashton Hayward: “I am saddened by the ongoing events in Charlottesville, and I know that I speak for our community when I say…
Tale of two cities, two fire departments and two nooses
Last week, Pompano Beach Fire Chief John Jurgle fired a firefighter recruit and three others resigned after an investigation of a noose found hanging over a black firefighter’s seat at the Pompano…
Kind note from Margarita’s Downtown owner
Before downtown Pensacola’s renaissance, one of our favorite lunch spots was Margarita’s Downtown at 10 S Palafox. The Mexican restaurant was a finalists for our Best of the Coast every year. Great…
Podcast: Transit Town Hall
Here is our broadcast of the first part of the Transit Town Hall:
Over 400 people show support for ECAT
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1395 had a huge turnout for its town hall at Pensacola State College. The head count was 430 bus riders, drivers and those who believe that mass transit…
10th Annual Taste of the Beach set for Sept 15-16
The Pensacola Beach Celebrity Chefs are prepped and ready to serve up the food and spice up the crowds at the 10th Annual Taste of the Beach festival Sept. 15-16 on Pensacola…
Four factors needed to land a big employer
Toyota and Mazda plan to open a $1.6 billion new facility that will be a joint venture to produce the Corolla and Mazda crossover, starting in 2021. Mississippi is the frontrunner to…
Lawsuit concerning jail death filed
The family of the late Rodney J. Berry have filed a lawsuit against Escambia County, former Corrections Director Michael Tidwell, and two jail infirmary employees. Berry’s death was one of six deaths…
Opioid issue in Escambia County isn’t new
The PNJ reported today that the Escambia Board of County Commissioners has agreed to follow Commissioner Grover Robinson’s suggestion to solicit a law firm to file a lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies to…
A preview in 2018 GOP governor’s race
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida’s next governor won’t be elected for more than a year, but Republican leaders from across the state got a taste of what’s in…
Cutting local option gas tax will not reduce price at the pumps
In January 2014, the local option gas tax increased four cents to provide a secure funding source for mass transit in Escambia County. Prior to then, Escambia County Area Transit was subsidized…
Latvala files for governor
By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Sen. Jack Latvala, a Clearwater Republican, joined the 2018 race for governor on Friday, filing papers to make his campaign official. “My papers were…
Podcast: Quint Studer answers questions re:startups
On Wednesday, Quint Studer was my guest on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks.” Recently Studer met with FloridaWest’s business incubator, CoLab, to speak with the entrepreneurs about his experiences. As part…
Nursery tied to locals to get medical marijuana license
Editor’s Note: Loop’s Nursery & Greenhouses is tied to Pensacola-based Ray of Hope dispensing organization. ANOTHER FIRM TO JOIN GROWING MARIJUANA INDUSTRY By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A longtime…
BCC goes with advisory pick on jail
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners selected Whitesell-Green/Caddel for the new county jail. This is the technical advisory committee ranked the highest.
Podcast: Chief Deputy Haines responds to ACLU report
Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” Escambia County Chief Deputy Eric Haines discussed the ACLU recommendation regarding the county jail.
Podcast: ACLU discusses jail recommendations
Benjamin Stevenson, attorney for ACLU of Florida, discussed his recommendations on how to reduce overcrowding in the Escambia County Jail on “Pensacola Speaks.” “We were looking at bail reform throughout the state….
Five years ago, Mayor Hayward held a town hall in the Tanyard area
There was a time when Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward was not afraid to hold open meetings in neighborhoods and discuss ideas freely. This is a post from town hall he held five…
City Clerk disputes staffing cut
In March, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward hired retained Evergreen Solutions LLC of Tallahassee to conduct an operational study of the City Clerk’s office. The report was completed on June 26 but not…