BACKROOM BRIEFING: MORGAN MULLS RUN FOR GOVERNOR (Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida) By JIM SAUNDERS AND JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA He’s a blustery rich guy…
New Holiday Tradition: Onbikes Pensacola
When he lived in Tampa, Pensacola native Walker Wilson saw the impact of the non-profit Onbikes. The group of friends had organized a community bike ride through downtown Tampa during the winter…
Escambia County discusses how to regulate reefer madness
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioner discussed this morning its positions on how the Florida Legislature should implement medical marijuana. The Committee of the Whole had recommended: the state license dispensaries…
Speaker Corcoran says local elected officials should do their own lobbying [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks,” incoming Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran discussed why he believes that city and county governments shouldn’t hire firms to lobby the Florida House. “The concept that a public government…
The future of medical pot dispensaries here
The Escambia Board of County Commissioners meets tonight. The board will consider the establishment of a lobbying position for the medical marijuana implementation, as follows: (1) All Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers would…
Grover Robinson likes idea of buying SunPasses for citizens [podcast]
One of the most talked about county decisions has been to completely automate the tollbooths on Pensacola Beach. Beginning Feb. 1, beach visitors must have either have a SunPass or their car…
Pensacola MESS Hall hosts Glow Night, Dec. 3
This winter, light a spark through science discovery. On December 3, the Pensacola MESS Hall will host Glow Night, part of our Saturday Night Science series. Families will explore many properties of…
Pensacola Speaks today: Speaker Richard Corcoran and Grover Robinson
We will open “Pensacola Speaks” on News Talk 1370 WCOA with Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson. He will be in the studio from 5:10-5:30 p.m. and will take callers. You can call…
MANNA Fill the Mayflower for Thanksgiving, Nov. 21-22
Coastal Moving & Storage, an agent of Mayflower Transit, and MANNA invite you to help Fill The Mayflower with healthy food in anticipation of the Thanksgiving and holiday season. On Monday, Nov….
UWF hospitality professor recognized for innovation in teaching
University of West Florida professor Dr. Alison “Ali†Green received the John Wiley & Sons Award for Innovation in Teaching from the International Council on Hospitality, Restaurant and Institutional Education. Green, assistant…
Grover Robinson opens door to run for Pensacola mayor in 2018
Escambia County Commission chairman Grover Robinson announced this morning that he will not seek a fourth term to his District 4 seat in 2018. “I make this announcement today in hopes of…
West Florida Healthcare names Ironman new CEO
West Florida Healthcare, an affiliate of HCA, announced this morning the appointment of Carlton Ulmer to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2017. Ulmer has served as…
Florida Senate, House differ on lobbyist rules
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA New Florida Senate rules released Tuesday do not include the broad-based restrictions on lobbying and budget measures that will be imposed by the House,…
Mayor sells historic Pensacola street markers
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward has put up for auction 30 historic street markers. They are to be sold “AS-IS†on the website GovDeals.com. Their condition is described as “20 in good condition…
Residents around Blount site know nothing of Hayward redevelopment plan
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward and his staff have been working for months on a plan for the redevelopment of the Blount Middle School site on the corner of C and Gregory streets…
White, Williamson head to Tallahassee for first meeting
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA More than 60 newly elected lawmakers were in the Capitol on Tuesday, comparing their recent political campaigns and learning basics of the state House…
Gulf Coast Chorale’s ‘That’s Christmas to Me, ‘ Dec. 2
Pensacola, Fla.: On December 2nd you can get your Christmas spirit in high gear at the Gulf Coast Chorale’s performance of ‘That’s Christmas to Me.’ Enjoy an evening of music from your…
Podcast: Writing about your “postage stamp”
Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” I interview Katherine Clark, winner of the 2015 Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction. We talked about what is special about Southern fiction. Clark believes it’s the wealth…
Lobbyists earn nearly $30 million last quarter in Florida
The News Service of Florida reports lobbyists earned about $30 million during the year’s third quarter for their work in the Legislature, according to a preliminary estimate Tuesday. Lobbying firms were required…
Not everyone wants more low-income housing, check out Santa Rosa
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners heard from the citizens from the southern part of the county last week and rejected two low-income senior housing projects. The board rejected a…