The Escambia County is hosting its ninth and tenth town hall meetings in April. District 3 Commissioner Lumon May will host a town hall meeting Tuesday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m., with…
Gaetz releases April Open Gaetz Day schedule
Congressman Matt Gaetz will be hosting a full day of events in the Pensacola Beach and Pensacola area on April 20, 2017 for “Open Gaetz Day Pensacolaâ€. The Congressman is kicking off…
Gulf Power rate hike approved
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A settlement that will lead to rate increases for customers of Gulf Power in Northwest Florida was approved by state utility regulators on Tuesday….
Finalists announced for 2017 Innovation Awards
From a local aquaculturist raising oysters in floating cages to a father and daughter who have competing machine learning applications, the 12 companies selected as the Innovation Awards finalists represent the diverse…
Senate looks to add more medical pot licenses
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA With the bill sponsor saying it “faithfully” carries out a constitutional amendment that voters passed in November, a Senate committee Monday approved a bill…
International Paper resumes full operations in Cantonment
International Paper’s Pensacola Mill has successfully resumed full operations following a digester incident that occurred on January 22, according to press release from the company. “We are pleased to report that full…
Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council hosts courageous teacher
The Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council will host a recipient of the U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award April 1 – 5 as part of a two-week exchange…
EOC activated
Escambia County has activated the Emergency Operations Center at a Level 2, or partial activation, due to the severe weather threat in the area. In a partial activation, only specific emergency support…
League of Women Voters: ‘Economics of Immigration’
“The Economics of Immigration†Who: League of Women Voters of the Pensacola Bay Area What: The Economics of Immigration When: Saturday, April 8 Coffee 10:15 a.m.; Program 10:30 a.m. Where: Downtown Library,…
Need proof that we have a domestic violence problem?
Last week, I reported that Escambia County leads the state in its per capita rate of domestic violence crimes and near the top for forcible sex crimes (rape). Over the weekend, an…
Hearing on Gulf Power rate hike continues Tuesday
On Tuesday, April 4, 2017, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will continue its hearing on Gulf Power Company’s (Gulf) rate request to consider a proposed Settlement Agreement. Submitted on March 20,…
Quint Studer on how ego and fear can hold back an organization [podcast]
In his upcoming column for the Pensacola News Journal, Quint Studer discusses common barriers to hurt companies, non-profits and governments from implementing best practices.
Five PSC students named to 2017 All-Florida Academic Team
Today, the Florida Department of Education announced that 16 Panhandle college students from the Florida College System have been named to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team. Statewide, 127 students are being honored…
Daily News publishes top 10 colleges for underage drinking arrests
The Daily News of Fort Walton Beach has compiled the list of the top 10 colleges with the highest number of underage drinking arrests so far during spring break 2017. University of…
It is rocket science
UWF to host astrophysicist for distinguished lecture The University of West Florida Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering will host astrophysicist Dr. Nadine Barlow as a distinguished lecturer April 6-7 at…
Universities rally for critical student success and research initiatives
Joined by police chiefs, mental health counselors, medical school deans, and student leaders, the Board of Governors and presidents from all 12 of Florida’s public universities came together on Wednesday to rally…
Temple Beth El screens ‘Persona Non Grate’ tomorrow
The public is invited to join the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami, Temple Beth El, the Pensacola Jewish Federation and the Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida for a free film screening of…
Escambia County leads state in domestic violence rate, third in forcible sex crime rate
According to Florida Department of Health, Escambia County leads the state of Florida when it comes to domestic violence. The rate for domestic violence per 100,000 for the three-year period 2013-15 Â is…
Gwen Graham: ‘This state is in desperate need of leadership that just cares’ [podcast]
Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham believes Florida is ready for a change. The daughter of former U.S. Senator and Governor Bob Graham visited our office last Friday. “This state is in desperate need…
Senate bill has Mayor Hayward competing for Triumph dollars like everyone else
Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development unanimously approved (8-0) to SB 364, Senator Doug Broxson’s bill addressing $300-million BBP settlement funds. The bill gives no special preference…