Pensacola Speaks: Brexit and GOP Congressional Debate
We will open today’s “Pensacola Speaks” with PNJ editorial cartoonist Andy Marlette. We will discuss last Friday’s Republican Congressional debate. Andy and I were panelists…
U.S. House bill could pave the way for gambling in Escambia County
Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Fairhope, Ala., has introduced The Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Reaffirmation Act (H.R.5486), which could pave the way for Gov. Rick…
ReDiscovery Bernardo de Galvez, June 30
Pensacola Heritage Foundation’s ReDiscovery Lecture Series continues on Thursday, June 30, featuring John Appleyard speaking on the subject of “BERNARDO DE GALVEZ: The man and…
Wichern challenges Gaetz on Obamacare and Common Core [podcast]
At the GOP Congressional debate, Mark Wichern challenged Rep. Matt Gaetz on his voting record. “I find it odd that Mr. Gaetz next to me…
Clinton leads Trump by double digits
The most recent Washington Post/ABC poll has Democrat Hilary Clinton leading Republican Donald Trump by 12 points as the two candidates head to their parties’…
BP claim czar, Ken Feinberg, consulting on OneOrlando Fund re:Pulse shooting
NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA HAS: FIVE QUESTIONS FOR KENNETH FEINBERG By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Lawyer Ken Feinberg has been involved with…
Fourth of July spending expected to be up
The Florida Retail Federation (FRF) says that per person spending will be up slightly over last year’s high, with more people expected to celebrate the…
Gas prices dropping
Average retail gasoline prices in Pensacola have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.28/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of…
GOP Congressional candidate tell what type of conservative they are [podcast]
At Friday’s First Congressional District debate, I asked the seven GOP candidates in attendance to tell what type of conservative they are. The answers sparked…
Scott honors 49 victims of Pulse shooting
Gov. Rick Scott this past week ordered that 49 flags be placed in front of the Florida Capitol. The flags are meant to remember the…
Hammonds donate $100K to PSC Visual Arts
Local philanthropists David and Cathy Hammond recently donated $100,000 to the Visual Arts Department at Pensacola State College. Their contribution kicks off a $1 million…
Top Podcasts: week ended June 24
The podcasts regarding the AR-15 giveaway by Greg Evers got the most plays: Political analyst Ryan Wiggins discusses Evers’ gun giveaway to draw attention to…
NRA successfully blocks judicial appointment
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Gov. Rick Scott appointed Robert Dees to the 4th Judicial Circuit on Friday, choosing the Jacksonville attorney…
GOP Congressional Debate – Part 1 [podcast]
On June 24, News Radio 1370 WCOA broadcasted the first GOP debate for Florida’s First Congressional District. Here are the candidates introducing themselves.
Wilcox thanks media
Orlando businessman Todd Wilcox yesterday dropped out of the U.S. Senate race and endorsed Marco Rubio. After his announcement, Wilcox sent this note to those…
State Roundup: Can I get a mulligan
(Recap and analysis of the week in state government) By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA There might not have been much cursing or…
Pensacola Wrap Up: week ending June 25, 2016
The qualifying period is over. For Jeff Miller’s Congressional seat, we have eight GOP candidates and only one Democrat: Bydlak, Rebekah Johansen (REP) Dosev, Cris…
Local boy named Children’s Miracle Network Champion
Today, 14-year-old Drew Barefield of Crestview will join pediatric patients from each state on an Ambassador Tour for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Drew was treated…
Chamber surveys candidates [podcast]
The Greater Pensacola Chamber will send an online survey to local candidates running for Pensacola City Council and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners. Survey…
Stafford, Jones, Childers win re-election unopposed. Terhaar, Wingate return to Pensacola City Council
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford released the final list of who qualified to run for local offices. Several will go into office without…
