Press release: 350 Pensacola strongly opposes the dramatic rate increase proposed by Gulf Power Co. due to its negative impact on low income residents and those who conserve energy. Gulf Power’s proposed…
McFaul leaves Gaetz for Ballard Partners
The Florida-based lobbying firm Ballard Partners have opened an office in Washington, D.C. Dan McFaul, who most recently served as Congressman Matt Gaetz’s chief of staff to help with the freshman representative’s…
Trump supporters, including Gov. Scott, happy with their president
Yesterday, we asked “Pensacola Speaks†listeners how they felt President Donald Trump has done since taking office 12 days ago. The callers, who all said that they had voted for the Republican…
UWF Historic Trust breaks ground on Museum Plaza
Today, the University of West Florida Historic Trust hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Museum Plaza, a historic preservation and education project that will help tell the story of Pensacola’s rich history. “The…
Buzz: Gaetz wants to abolish EPA
Huffington Post has reported that Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) has drafted a bill to “completely abolish†the Environmental Protection Agency. The email on Tuesday morning was sent to lawmakers who…
Fill up on books at the $5 Blowout Bag Sale on Feb. 4
Friends of West Florida Public Library want to remind the public that its time of the winter book sale at West Florida Public Library’s downtown branch. “It’s that time again,” said the…
Hot Glass, Cold Brew Mardi Gras edition, Feb. 10
The First City Art Center’s HOT GLASS, COLD BREW, Mardi Gras Edition event takes place on Friday, Feb. 10, from 6-9 p.m. at 1060 N. Guillemard St. (on the corner of Guillemard…
DEP still has open items on Pensacola Tanyard stormwater project
Emerald Coastkeeper Laurie Murphy followed up with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on the violations the agency found at the City’s Government Street Stormwater Project in the Tanyard neighborhood two blocks…
IP Unified Command warns of non-approved contractors
The Unified Command Team has been made aware businesses are contacting community members potentially impacted by the International Paper Cantonment Digester explosion and offering various services including water testing, pressure washing and…
New hours for Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA
Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA has new facility hours beginning Sunday, Feb. 5: Monday-Friday 5 am – 9 pm; Saturday 7 am – 5 pm; Sunday noon – 5 pm The downtown…
Road Trip to Tallahassee for unveiling of 2017 Florida budget proposal
Gov. Rick Scott releases his proposed 2017-2018 budget Tuesday morning. I will be among the editors and political reporters from throughout the state gather at the Capitol for the unveiling at Associated…
Mardi Gras Bowl set for Feb. 10-11
The 2017 Junior Achievement Mardi Gras Bowl is being held in partnership with Cordova Lanes on February 10-11. The event consists of five total bowling sessions held at Cordova Lanes. Shifts are…
Gaetz issues statement on Trump’s executive order
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s extreme vetting pause: “Like so many Americans, I watched media coverage of President Trump’s announcement of executive…
Underhill wants to focus on cooperation
Commissioner Doug Underhill said the joint meeting between the Escambia County Commission and Pensacola City Council will lack fireworks when they meet at 1 p.m. today at City Hall. The Escambia County…
International Paper more opaque than transparent regarding plant explosion
International Paper’s media tour and “Community Open House†fell short of expectations. The media tour on Saturday morning consisted of a 65-minute driving tour to see how crews were cleaning homes in…
IP offers media tour and community open house on Saturday
We received this media advisory: The Unified Command Team is hosting a tour of the area affected by the Cantonment Digester Incident. WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10-11:30 a.m. Transportation will be…
Scott’s tweet gets Ports to back away from Cuba deals
Port Everglades and the Port of Palm Beach have announced they will not sign any formal economic-development paperwork with a Cuban delegation that is in the state this week. The announcements followed…
Where Florida’s job growth will be over next decade
Florida will need two million net new jobs by 2030. What are the jobs of the future and will Florida’s workforce be prepared? The Florida Chamber Foundation has analyzed projected shifts and long-term…
Studer on developing skills of leadership teams [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday, Quint Studer discussed his upcoming column in the PNJ on how to assess and improve the skills of your leadership team.
Fred Levin invests $100,000 in UWF Football
Pensacola Attorney Fred Levin has made a generous contribution to the University of West Florida football program, donating $100,000 to support the Argonauts. “The University of West Florida’s football program is an…