These photos will give you a better understanding of the look of the new Pensacola Bay Bridge:
Century Town Council approves food trucks
NorthEscambia.com reports that tThe Town of Century has voted to allow food trucks and other portable food vendors to purchase a business license. When Sonny’s BBQ pays $26.25 for a license, it…
More Pensacola Bridge drawings
From the winner – Skanska I’ll post more later.
City Budget by years
In his annual Budget-In-Brief that he releases to the public at the same time he presents his budget proposal to the Pensacola City Council, Mayor Ashton Hayward breaks down the General Fund…
City budget climbs during Hayward’s second term
When Mayor Ashton Hayward campaigned for re-election two years ago, he was able to show that he had reduced the size of government and cut General Fund spending by over $1.5 million…
Candlelight Tours at Ft. Pickens set for July 22
Gulf Islands National Seashore presents its annual Candlelight Tour program at Fort Pickens. The Candlelight Tour is a great way for visitors to experience the fort in a whole new light, learn…
Poll: Trump grabs edge in Florida
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA In a major shift from last month, a poll released Wednesday shows Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump overtaking Democrat Hillary Clinton in the key…
Our podcasts made Top 25 ‘Movers and Shakers’ list
We received this message this morning: Congratulations! Your podcast made the Movers & Shakers list on PodOmatic. This means your show was among 25 podcasts in the top 500 that climbed the…
Bush calls for unity of hope, not fear or grief
Yesterday, former President George W. Bush spoke at the memorial for the police officers killed last week in Dallas. He spoke of the bravery of law enforcement officers who “assume that risk…
Hayward cut street work and increased dependency on gas tax
The City of Pensacola has always depended on its share of the Local Option Gas Tax to cover the majority of its expenditures on streets and sidewalks. Other cities find other ways…
Panhandle Tiger Bay Club host Congressional forum, July 15
The Panhandle Tiger Bay Club will host a First Congressional District Candidates Forum and Panel on Friday, July 15, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at New World Landing in Pensacola. Participating…
Study Reveals The Characteristics of Good Leaders
Researchers at PsychTests analyzed the personality profile of 7,379 leaders who took their Leadership Style Test. When comparing excellent to poor leaders, 20 distinct differences stood out: · 84% of the excellent…
Buzz: Miller for VA Secretary?
At yesterday’s event in Hampton Roads, Va., GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump told the media that he was considering Rep. Jeff Miller (R-Chumuckla), the chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, as…
WSRE asks primary candidates to reserve space for August forum
Primary election candidates in select races on the ballots of Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties have until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19 to qualify and reserve their spots on WSRE’s…
Mayor Hayward releases proposed FY 2017
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward released his $216,472,900 proposed budget late yesterday afternoon. The proposed General Fund budget is $51,238,600. The Pensacola City Council will hold its budget workshops later this month.
Underhill does not see City getting more gas tax [podcast]
Commissioner Doug Underhill said yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks†that he does not see the county continuing to give the City of Pensacola greater than its share of the Local Option Gas Tax….
Captain Jeff Kuss, USMC Memorial 5K/10K Run
Lt. Cmdr. Jim Tomaszeski, Blue Angel 2010-11, is coordinating a 5K/10K run to honor Captain Jeff “Kooch” Kuss, USMC. This event will take place Oct. 29 Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD,…
Scott’s PAC releases poll showing Trump leads in Florida
Let’s Get to Work, the political action committee tied to Gov. Rick Scott, had its political consultant, OnMessage, do a presidential poll. The results? Republican Donald Trump has a two-point lead over…
Trump: ‘I am the law and order candidate’
Yesterday, Donald Trump outlined his 10-step plan for our military and veterans: “America First Means Veterans First.” His VA secretary will have a mission to “clean up the VA” and will fire…
Gaetz raises over $700K, plans to host military and veterans event tomorrow
State Rep. Matt Gaetz, candidate for Florida’s 1st Congressional District, is hosting tomorrow a military and veterans event during which he will deliver remarks regarding his views on military policy. WHAT: Military…