Pensacola, Fla. – Looking for a unique winter wonderland this holiday season without the frigid temperatures? Pensacola Beach, with its sugary-white sand, offers guests a guaranteed white Christmas and is jam-packed with…
Breaking news: Ever’man announces plans for second location
Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe announced today that it has plans for a second location on Pensacola’s north side. The co-op’s Board of Directors has closed on property located at 1000 East…
Terhaar asks for $30K for Pelican Drop 2.0
Pensacola City Councilman Andy Terhaar has proposed a supplementary budget resolution for the City to contribute $30,000 for the Pelican Drop, the downtown Pensacola’s annual New Year’s Eve event. The Pelican Drop…
Inaugural Kite Film Fest will take place November 12th at Club LA in Destin.
The inaugural Kite Film Fest is Sunday, Nov. 12 at Club LA in Destin. “It all came together so fast,†shares co-founder Nikki Hedrick of the event, “less than four months from…
Studer: Depth, not breadth [podcast]
Yesterday, Quint Studer discussed his upcoming PNJ column on “Pensacola Speaks.” He talked about a common mistake many start-ups make when they try to do too many things to create revenue. According…
Corcoran sets out new Florida House rules, will City of Pensacola follow his lead?
Yesterday, Speaker-designate of the Florida House Richard Corcoran released the 2016 – 2018 proposed House Rules. The new rules push for more transparency and place more restrictions on lobbyists. “It is time…
Hoskins replaces Sammons at Gulf Power
Gulf Power announced today that Keith Hoskins, former commanding officer at Naval Air Station Pensacola, has been selected as the energy company’s new Western District general manager. He replaces Gary Sammons, who…
Downtown Pensacola lights up the holiday season, beginning Nov. 25
For more than sixty enchanting nights beginning Nov. 25, visitors to downtown Pensacola will experience music, shopping, food, art and nightlife under a canopy of four hundred thousand white lights illuminating historic…
In Escambia, 726 did not vote for any presidential candidate
According to the Supervisor of Elections website, 154,660 people voted in Escambia this year. However, only 153,934 of them cast votes for president, meaning 726 people skipped past the top of the…
Florida TaxWatch: Zika virus may impact state budget
The latest Florida TaxWatch Budget Watch raises the alarm on the potential impact of the on the state budget. Despite Congressional approval of a $1.1 billion federal aid package to combat the…
Hillary Clinton’s concession speech transcript
Secretary Clinton gave this speech yesterday morning: Thank you. Thank you all very much. Thank you so much. A very rowdy group. Thank you, my friends. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you…
Gulf Power CEO proposes Hart for Enterprise Florida job
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Chris Hart, a former state lawmaker and the longtime president of CareerSource Florida, was added Wednesday to the shortlist to run the state’s business-recruitment…
Hayward proposes 2017 Street Paving plan, $15-million loan for Pensacola Energy
On Nov. 17, the Pensacola City Council will consider the 2017 Street Paving Plan that Mayor Ashton Hayward has proposed. The 2017 plan covers approximately 618 blocks, primarily in downtown Pensacola and…
Iowa resident to run marathon in honor of fallen Blue Angel
The Durango Herald reports that Iowa resident Daniel Hagerty will run the upcoming Pensacola Marathon in memory of Durango native Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss, the Blue Angels pilot who died in a…
Don Mayo retires
Escambia County Building Services Director Donald Mayo will serve his last day on Thursday, Nov. 10 after more than 38 years of service with the county, leaving a strong legacy and impact…
6th Annual Seville Quarter Wine & Food Festival, Nov 13
Seville Quarter will be hosting its 6th Annual Wine & Food Festival on November 13th in its historic dining and entertainment complex. We are pleased to announce the culinary artists that will…
House Speaker could cut off Mayor Hayward’s lobbying efforts
House Speaker-designate Richard Corcoran last week told the Tampa Bay Times/Miami Herald that is was a “disgrace for cities and counties to hire lobbyists.†Corcoran told the media that he was considering…
2016 Pensacola Egg Fest, Nov. 13 [podcast]
Jerrold Hall discussed the 2016 Pensacola Egg Fest on “Pensacola Speaks.” The event is Sunday Nov. 13, from noon until 3 p.m. at Blue Wahoos’ Stadium. Read more.
Author Katherine Clark discusses writing Southern Fiction at PSC Book Talk, Nov. 16
Winner of the 2015 Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction, Katherine Clark, is the guest speaker at Pensacola State College’s Book Talk at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Chadbourne Library,…
Historic Pensacola: ‘The Power of Children: Making a Difference’
Pensacola, Fla.: The University of West Florida Historic Trust presents “The Power of Children: Making a Difference,†a new exhibition opening Nov. 10 at the T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum. Explore…