Florida Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala, who is rumored to be a potential candidate for governor next year, will address Panhandle Tiger Bay Club on Friday, May 9. He will discuss the…
A few points to clarify on Morris Court playground debate
PNJ reporter Jim Little did a good job of reporting on the residents wanting to keep the city’s playground in Morris Court open. Since November 2016, Inweekly has reported on the dispute….
National Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 19
Join Bike Pensacola, local bicycle shops, and the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) as we celebrate National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19. Commuting to work by bicycle…
RBI Pensacola hosts Double-Goal Coaching Workshop in June
RBI Pensacola is sponsoring a workshop for coaches of all sports in June. This interactive workshop, presented by the Positive Coaching Alliance, begins by defining the Double-Goal Coach as one who strives…
Scott blasts busget as tourism numbers rise
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Gov. Rick Scott continued Monday to criticize legislative budget-slashing of the state’s tourism marketing as he announced a record-setting quarter of visitors to Florida….
Pensacola Punks screening on Friday, May 19 [trailer]
The public is invited to a free screening of Pensacola Punks Friday, May 19 during Gallery Night at the Voices of Pensacola. The film will be on loop from 5-7:30 p.m. Filmmaker…
Commissioner Barry hosts Town Hall tomorrow
District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will host a town hall meeting Tuesday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Barrineau Park Community Center located at 6055 Barrineau Park School Road in Molino….
Pensacola Beach Air Show named top 20 Southeast Tourism event
The Southeast Tourism Society has named the Pensacola Beach Air Show as a STS Top 20 Event in the Southeast for May 2017. The STS Top 20 Festival and Event Awards have…
Pensacola chamber recaps 2017 session
The 2017 legislative session provided a mixed bag on the issues endorsed by Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce. The following items were endorsed by the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce at the…
First amendment group asks Gov. Scott to veto the budget
The First Amendment Foundation (FAF) has called for Florida Governor Rick Scott to veto the budget as a result of this year’s “extreme lack of transparency.” The FAF is a non-profit organization…
Former Pensacola police chief and asst. airport director make county short list
Escambia County Commissioner Jack Brown has notified the Board of County Commissioners the names of the five finalists for the assistant administrator job. Former Pensacola Police Chief David Alexander, III is among…
Rep. Frank White on 2017 Legislative Session
State Rep. Frank White discussed his accomplishments during the past session on “Pensacola Speaks” on Wednesday. He credited the entire Northwest Florida delegation for delivering the Triumph Gulf Coast funds. “Every legislator,…
Regional Roundup Saturday at Pensacola High School tomorrow
The Escambia County Waste Services Department will host the next Regional Roundup on Saturday, May 13 from 8 a.m. until noon at Pensacola High School, located at 500 W. Maxwell St. Regional…
Will Trump adopt Ashton Hayward communication plan?
After watching most of the morning news shows blast him and his communications department’s handling of the firing of FBI Director Jim Comey, President Donald Trump took to Twitter: Donald J. Trump…
Bowling rules in favor of mayor
Hours before tonight’s city council meeting, City Attorney Lysia Bowling issued an opinion that the city charter does not authorize the City Council to direct questions to the mayor’s appointees at the…
ACLU issues final statement before Pensacola Panhandling Ordinance vote
ACLU of Florida Statement on Pensacola Panhandling Ordinance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 11, 2017 CONTACT: ACLU of Florida Media Office, media@aclufl.org, (786) 363-2737 MIAMI, FL – The Pensacola city council is…
City Attorney asked to opine on council’s right to ask questions
This memo was sent Tuesday, May 8 to Pensacola City Attorney Lysia Bowling from Council Executive Lysia Bowling: FROM THE DESK OF DON KRAHER COUNCIL EXECUTIVE To: Lysia Bowling – City Attorney…
Pensacola Speaks: Studer and Putnam
Quint Studer will be my guest on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks” today at 5:10 p.m. We will discuss in upcoming column in the News Journal. At 5:33 p.m., my guest…
Rep. Jay Fant raising funds for AG race in Pensacola [podcast]
State Rep. Jay Fant (R-Jacksonville) is visiting Pensacola today to introduce himself to locals and raise funds for his Florida Attorney General campaign. On “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday, he talked about the voters…
Buzz: Mayor forbids police chief designee from attending council meeting
Pensacola Police Chief designee Tommi Lyter will not be present tonight for the Pensacola City Council discussion on his appointment, according to Councilwoman Sherri Myers. “I’ve been told by Don Kraher, the…