Buzz: Shutdown impacts local bases

Jeremy Lau, an aircraft mechanic with L-3 Vortex on NAS Pensacola and president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local 2777, just…

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DISH customers lose WKRG in Mobile, Pensacola

Press Release: Media General has blocked DISH customers in Mobile and Pensacola from accessing WKRG (CBS channel 5) as the two parties continue to negotiate…

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Remembering 20 Solutions for 2011

Last night’s debate over whether it is better for the Pensacola International Airport to have national brands or Pensacola-based foods for its food services brought…

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Council votes for more time to ponder airport food services

By Jesse Farthing Mayor Ashton Hayward’s proposal to give a 10-year concession contract at the Pensacola International Airport to OHM Concessions was put on hold…

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Sheriff Morgan: ‘I love you’

Sheriff David Morgan told the largely African-American crowd, “I love you.” He pleaded, along with Superintendent Malcolm Thomas and Mayor Ashton Hayward, for the public…

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Brand On Us Unveils the New Pensacola Humane Society

Press Release: idgroup has successfully completed their First Annual Brand on Usâ„¢ project. Mona Amodeo, idgroup President, says her team is “passionate about giving back…

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Tourism drama ends with smiles, handshakes and hugs…until December 5

The Escambia County Commission voted, 5-0, last night to move the supervision of tourism marketing with its $5.5 million budget out of the Greater Pensacola…

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How Tampa Bay area does economic development

I got this email today: TAMPA BAY PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES NEW REGIONAL MARKETING INITIATIVES Economic development organization blends cutting-edge technology with hands-on approach TAMPA BAY, FLA….

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Gunshots heard at memorial service for PHS student

A planned vigil for a slain 14-year-old Pensacola High student has been canceled after gunfire was heard in the neighborhood at another memorial service held…

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Kudos for Faces of HIV cover story

Independent News Attn: Sarah McCartan and Rick Outzen Dear Sarah and Rick: Thank you for your insightful article, “Meet the Faces of HIV.” As the…

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Chamber speaks out against lodging industry plan

The rush for approval of the structure, budget and transition plan for Visit Pensacola, the new entity created by the lodging industry, to assume control…

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Pensacola a Site in 350.org’s “Draw the Line” National Environmental Action

On Saturday, Pensacola will be one of over 220 locations in the U.S. and Canada holding gatherings as part of 350.org’s “Draw the Line on…

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