Miller: Pretending radical Islamic terrorism doesn’t exist isn’t going to make it go away
The FBI today released a redacted transcript of the 911 call Orlando nightclub shooter Omar Mateen made during his attack. The transcript has been scrubbed…
Mayor nominates Flynn for Pensacola airport director
Pensacola Council President Charles Bare has called a special meeting for 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 27 for the City Council to approve Mayor Hayward’s appointment…
Evers announces AR-15 rifle giveaway
On Father’s Day, U.S. Congressional Candidate Greg Evers announced a Facebook contest to award a custom-built AR-15 rifle to one randomly chosen resident of the…
Olson talks about airport annexation, Government Street pond, BP funds and MWBE
City Administrator Eric Olson gave his monthly report at the Pensacola City Council meeting on June 16. His five-minute report covered the Airport Commerce Park,…
Symphony Sparks & Stars 4th of July Celebration [podcast]
This 4th of July come celebrate our country, military, and community with a FREE, public concert performed by the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra! Bring your chairs…
Jolly exits Senate race, will battle Crist
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Another political domino fell Friday as Republicans wait to see if U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio will run…
FEMA awards $6.5 Million in Hazard Mitigation Funding to Escambia County
Escambia County has been awarded two FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects, or HMGP, to reduce the loss of life and property due to natural…
Buzz: Jolly tells CNN Rubio is running
This morning on CNN’s “New Day,” Congressman David Jolly said that Marco Rubio will be getting into the U.S. Senate race. Jolly plans to tell…
Orlando shooting leads to more gun sales
Gun sales have dramatically increased in Florida in the wake of Sunday’s mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub that left 49 people dead and dozens…
Pensacola Speaks: 4th of July celebration and UWF Cyber Summer Camp
Attorney Peter Mougey will be my guest on News Talk 1370’s “Pensacola Speaks” today. We will discuss his plans for a grander 4th of July…
Backroom Briefing: Pam Bondi vs. Anderson Cooper
Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Making the rounds to friendly media outlets, Attorney…
Republican Liberty Caucus endorses Rebekah Johansen-Bydlak for Congress
The National Board of the Republican Liberty Caucus voted to endorse Rebekah Johansen-Bydlak in her race for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 1st…
Gov. Scott gives update on state response to Pulse shooting
Following the terror attack in Orlando Sunday morning, Governor Scott today remained in constant communication with state agency leaders who are working to ensure the…
Corcoran interview highlights value of interviews [podcast]
The interview with incoming Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran demonstrated the value of public officials doing interviews with the media. The state representative expressed his…
Blue Angels fly over downtown Pensacola
This morning, the Blue Angels returned to the air and started training flights in preparation to resume the team’s Pensacola practice and air show season…
Corcoran: Panhandle will get $300M of first BP settlement tranche [podcast]
The incoming Speaker of the House, Rep. Richard Corcoran (R-Pasco County), said yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks†that Northwest Florida can expect to receive 75-percent of…
Gun measures expected to re-emerge in 2017 session
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The mass shootings in an Orlando nightclub this week have fueled the already-polarizing issues of gun rights…
PMA becomes part of UWF, beginning July 1
The University of West Florida has entered into a gift agreement with the Pensacola Museum of Art to transfer the museum to the University of…
Lopez Cantera offers to step aside if Marco Rubio enters U.S. Senate race
Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera, who is running for the U.S. Senate, has sent out an email to supporters stating that he would step aside if…
Designated Florida House Speaker on ‘Pensacola Speaks’ today
State Rep. Richard Corcoran (R-Pasco County) will be guest at 5:33 pm today on News Talk 1370’s “Pensacola Speaks.” Corcoran is the incoming Speaker of…
