State weekly roundup: GOP holds Trump Card
(Recap and analysis of the week in state government) By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The 2016 elections had already produced their share…
First casualty of Trump winning Florida
TANT TO STEP DOWN AS DEMOCRATIC LEADER By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Allison Tant will leave the job…
Bergosh discusses his approach to county government [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks,” newly-elected Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh discussed his approach to county government. I asked him about his focus over then next few…
Bondi added to Trump Transition Team
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, an early supporter of newly elected President Donald Trump, was named Friday to Trump’s 16-member Presidential Transition Team Executive Committee….
Backroom briefing: Money on the move
(Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida) By JIM SAUNDERS AND JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA When Florida lawmakers approved changes…
‘Season Their Holidays’ with Island Spirit, Dec 3
Pensacola, Fla. – Looking for a unique winter wonderland this holiday season without the frigid temperatures? Pensacola Beach, with its sugary-white sand, offers guests a…
Breaking news: Ever’man announces plans for second location
Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe announced today that it has plans for a second location on Pensacola’s north side. The co-op’s Board of Directors has…
Terhaar asks for $30K for Pelican Drop 2.0
Pensacola City Councilman Andy Terhaar has proposed a supplementary budget resolution for the City to contribute $30,000 for the Pelican Drop, the downtown Pensacola’s annual…
Inaugural Kite Film Fest will take place November 12th at Club LA in Destin.
The inaugural Kite Film Fest is Sunday, Nov. 12 at Club LA in Destin. “It all came together so fast,†shares co-founder Nikki Hedrick of…
Studer: Depth, not breadth [podcast]
Yesterday, Quint Studer discussed his upcoming PNJ column on “Pensacola Speaks.” He talked about a common mistake many start-ups make when they try to do…
Corcoran sets out new Florida House rules, will City of Pensacola follow his lead?
Yesterday, Speaker-designate of the Florida House Richard Corcoran released the 2016 – 2018 proposed House Rules. The new rules push for more transparency and place…
Hoskins replaces Sammons at Gulf Power
Gulf Power announced today that Keith Hoskins, former commanding officer at Naval Air Station Pensacola, has been selected as the energy company’s new Western District…
Downtown Pensacola lights up the holiday season, beginning Nov. 25
For more than sixty enchanting nights beginning Nov. 25, visitors to downtown Pensacola will experience music, shopping, food, art and nightlife under a canopy of…
In Escambia, 726 did not vote for any presidential candidate
According to the Supervisor of Elections website, 154,660 people voted in Escambia this year. However, only 153,934 of them cast votes for president, meaning 726…
Florida TaxWatch: Zika virus may impact state budget
The latest Florida TaxWatch Budget Watch raises the alarm on the potential impact of the on the state budget. Despite Congressional approval of a $1.1…
Hillary Clinton’s concession speech transcript
Secretary Clinton gave this speech yesterday morning: Thank you. Thank you all very much. Thank you so much. A very rowdy group. Thank you, my…
Gulf Power CEO proposes Hart for Enterprise Florida job
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Chris Hart, a former state lawmaker and the longtime president of CareerSource Florida, was added Wednesday to…
Hayward proposes 2017 Street Paving plan, $15-million loan for Pensacola Energy
On Nov. 17, the Pensacola City Council will consider the 2017 Street Paving Plan that Mayor Ashton Hayward has proposed. The 2017 plan covers approximately…
Iowa resident to run marathon in honor of fallen Blue Angel
The Durango Herald reports that Iowa resident Daniel Hagerty will run the upcoming Pensacola Marathon in memory of Durango native Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss, the…
Don Mayo retires
Escambia County Building Services Director Donald Mayo will serve his last day on Thursday, Nov. 10 after more than 38 years of service with the…
