Press Release: Celebrate National Youth Justice Action Month on Wednesday, October 26, and join us for a short documentary screening of “America Divided: The Class Divide,” and a panel discussion about mass…
Busting more voter fraud myths
Let’s bust a few more voter fraud myths: This meme has been circulated on Facebook and Twitter: Politifact has tackled all of these. Let’s start with 59 Philadelphia voter districts counting zero…
Zombies will not steal the election from Trump
Some in my “Pensacola Speaks” radio audience are convinced that dead people will be voting in this year’s presidential election, and all those votes will be for Hillary Clinton. Trump has repeatedly…
City set to borrow more money
At the Oct. 10 Agenda Review Conference, the head of Pensacola Energy told the Pensacola City Council that he will be bringing to the board a bond issue to fund the replacement…
Over 5,000 vote on first day of early voting in Escambia County
According to the Supervisor of Elections’ website, 5,128 people voted on the first day of early voting – GOP 2519, DEM 2014, Other 595. Mail-in ballots total 21,667 – GOP 11242, DEM…
Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue saves more than 30 dogs
Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue (NWFLGDR) is currently caring for more than two dozen Danes from a breeding operation in Walton County that left approximately 100 Danes surrendered to Alaqua Animal Refuge…
Fact finding: VT MAE Briefing Book
Two weeks ago, Mayor Ashton Hayward provided the most detail explanation of the $46-million VT MAE MRO facility at the Pensacola International Airport. A briefing book was given to the Pensacola City…
Sandy Sansing wins national recognition
The nomination of Sandy Sansing, president of Sandy Sansing Chevrolet, for the 2017 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced today by TIME. Sansing is one of a select group of…
Buzz: Why was Bill Clinton sent to Cobb Center
When former U.S. president visits a city, the red carpet is usually rolled out – regardless if the president is Republican or Democrat. The Democrats had trouble finding an available site for…
Workforce housing town hall meeting, Oct. 27
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward announced two weeks ago that he would be presenting a workforce housing plan to Pensacola City Council in November. Other than a couple community meetings held three or…
Pensacola Mayor can moonlight, maybe
One section of the 2010 Pensacola City Charter that has made some reluctant to run for mayor is Article IV, Section 4.01(a)(14), which states the mayor is “to devote his or her…
West Florida Hospital CEO takes job in Roanoke Valley
West Florida Hospital CEO Brian Baumgardener will be leaving Pensacola to become Chief Executive Officer of LewisGale Regional Health System, effective Nov. 14. Baumgardner will serve as the market leader for LewisGale…
Town Hall meeting on Carpenter Creek on Nov. 1
While Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward has not held a town hall meeting in nearly three years, other city officials have continued to meet with city voters on issues. City Councilwoman Sherri Myers…
Veterans seeking Congressional seats unite
Four North Florida Congressional candidates, each a military veteran, have endorsed a platform of policies that will improve the lives of veterans and their families. The modern-day “band of brothers†are Democratic…
Free screening of ‘Being Mortal’ on Nov. 1
Covenant Care is holding a free, community screening of the documentary “Being Mortal†on Nov. 1, 6-8 p.m. at University of West Florida, Building 22. After the screening, audience members can participate…
Florida TaxWatch honors top performing principals
Florida TaxWatch announced this year’s top performing principals, who help students achieve in Florida’s high-risk public schools. These nine principals will be recognized on Nov. 17, at the 4th Annual Florida TaxWatch…
WSRE Rally 2016 returns Oct. 25-26
Public broadcasting station WSRE produces “RALLY†in partnership with the League of Women Voters to give Northwest Florida viewers an unbiased look at the candidates and an opportunity to hear candidates’ responses…
Debate showed the greatness of America
The political pundits and campaign operatives will dissect last night’s presidential debate. We will read and hear about the one-liners–Putin’s puppet, bad hombres, very sleazy campaign, etc.– and about Donald Trump not…
Pensacola State launches Career Coach
Press release: Are you looking to switch careers, heading to college or transitioning out of the military? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, Pensacola State College can help….
City of Pensacola has $24 million in bank for VT MAE hangar
Last week, the Mayor Ashton Hayward’s staff gave the Pensacola City Council and Escambia Board of County Commissioners an accounting on the funds for VT MAE. The report has not been posted…