Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry represents District 5, where the International Paper mill is located. “As a result of the events at the International Paper mill Sunday evening, I am greatly concerned…
Breaking news: City gas tax appeal referred to DOAH
Today, Governor Rick Scott and the Administration Commission referred the City of Pensacola’s appeal concerning to the allocation of the Local Option Gas Tax to the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings. You…
Podcast: Wyrosdick on International STEM Symposium
Santa Rosa School Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick discusses the International STEM Symposium that his school district and Discovery Education are hosting next week During the invite-only professional development event, education thought-leaders from across the United…
Agenda published for joint County-City meeting
City Council – Board of County Commissioners Joint Session January 30, 2017 – 1:00 P.M. Hagler-Mason Conference Room 2nd Floor – City Hall 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Determination of Quorum…
Mayor blocks discussion of any gas tax resolution
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward does not want the Escambia Board of County Commissioners to discuss with the Pensacola City Council any possible resolution regarding local option gas at their joint meeting next…
Six more victims come forward on ‘Mister Pervert’ cyberstalking case
Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan told Inweekly this morning that six more victims have come forward on the ‘Mister Pervert’ cyberstalking case. He believes that more women may have been stalked. On…
More press conferences and information needed on IP explosion and cleanup
Residents, business owners and community leaders need more information and communication with International Paper about the Jan. 22 explosion at its Cantonment plant. The press releases and one press conference, where reporters…
Podcast: Matt Gaetz on Congress, IP and medical cannabis
On “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday, Congressman Matt Gaetz discussed the most recent legislation passed by Congress, President Trump’s executive orders, IP explosion and the future of medical marijuana in Florida.
Oh No: Rick Scott has learned to tweet like Trump
The News Service of Florida reports that Gov. Rick Scott has taken to Twitter to ward off Florida ports from doing business with Cuba: SCOTT WARNS PORTS ABOUT TRADE WITH CUBA By…
The Global Corner brings the world to local elementary schools
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, The Global Corner reached a significant milestone. While visiting Ensley Elementary School with their Passport to China, this non-profit organization taught first and second graders and lifted the…
American Lung Association wants age for tobacco sales raised to 21
The American Lung Association’s latest “State of Tobacco Control†report has found that in 2016 Florida failed to do enough to implement proven-effective policies that would save lives. The report added a…
Commissioner wants town hall meeting on future use of the Blount school property
On Jan. 12, the Pensacola City Council unanimously declared surplus the former Blount Middle School site located at 113 North “C†Street and authorized Mayor Ashton Hayward to dispose of the property…
IP and Health officials reassure community after Cantonment plant explosion
At the first press conference of the Unified Command, International Paper Plant Manager Brett DeJong said the company is committed to keeping the facility that employs about 500 people open. “Exactly how…
‘Mister Pervert’ arrested for cyberstalking (update)
At a press conference this afternoon, Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan announced the arrest of Sean Michael Vest, age 31, on 15 counts of aggravated stalking and cyberstalking. According to law enforcement,…
ECUA set to begin Brownsville Sewer Expansion Project, Phase 1
ECUA is preparing to initiate Phase 1 of the Brownsville Sewer Expansion Project to provide sewer service to the East Brownsville area – see Brownsville Sewer Expansion Phase 1 MAP. This $700,000-construction…
Pensacon managing member convicted for spice operation
A federal jury in Norfolk, Va. convicted Pensacola movie producers Burton Ritchie and Ben Galecki on charges relating to a $21 million conspiracy involving the manufacture and distribution of a synthetic drug…
DEP and FDOT chiefs leaving Scott Administration
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet will begin exploring Tuesday how to replace Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Jon Steverson, who, with Florida…
Secrecy surrounds IP explosion and future of Cantonment plant
In its official press release, International Paper said Monday that its Cantonment mill experienced significant structural damage to the largest pulp digester as well as the power house at its Pensacola pulp…
Lawmaker wants exemption for college search records, meetings
Rep. Bob Rommel (R-Naples) has proposed Sunshine Law exemptions for information about applicants for top jobs at state universities and colleges. The proposal (HB 351) would shield from disclosure information about applicants…
Official IP press release on explosion in Cantonment
On the evening of Jan. 22, International Paper Company (IP) experienced significant structural damage to the largest pulp digester as well as the power house at its Pensacola pulp and paper mill…