This morning, Sacred Heart broke ground on its regional children’s hospital and announced the facility will be named for the Studer family. David Sansing, chair of the board of directors for Sacred…
What have Pensacola fire chiefs heard from city about report
“Nada…zilch….nothing!” said Deputy Fire Chief Joe Glover. The Pensacola firefighter has been on paid administrative leave for officially three months as of today. Mayor Ashton Hayward ordered an investigation of unspecified complaints…
Pensacola Speaks: League of Women Voters, Small Business Week
On today’s show, I will have Pamela Goodman, president of the Florida League of Women Voters. She will discuss the fight to get fair districts for Florida. Goodman is speaking at the…
Florida retailers expect near record spending for Mother’s Day
The Florida Retail Federation (FRF), the state’s trade association representing retailers for over 75 years, says Florida mothers can expect another year of special gifts from their loved ones, as family spending…
Another Republican files for Congress, First District
On Thursday, April 28, Robert Edward Blake of Shalimar filed as a Republican to run for the Congressional seat to be vacated by Jeff Miller. He is the ninth Republican to file….
ECUA getting into recycling in a big way
Emerald Coast Utilities Authority has moved into recycling in a big way with its Compost facility and the $9.5 million, state-of-the-art Interim Materials Recycling Facility under construction at the Perdido Landfill. ECUA…
Florida Chamber endorses Ingram
While there are already 292 candidates running for 120 house seats, today the Florida Chamber announced its first round of endorsements, which include State. Rep. Clay Ingram (FL-Pensacola). “The Florida Chamber has…
Pensacola fire chiefs investigation apparently headless, final report a secret
On Friday, April 29 at 5 p.m., the City of Pensacola issued a statement that Mayor Ashton Hayward had received the Beggs & Lane report on the two Pensacola fire chiefs that…
Dr. Biden announces national math+science initiative at Escambia High
Dr. Jill Biden announced the expansion of the National Math + Science Initiative to 18 high schools in Bay, Clay and Escambia counties, including Escambia, Pensacola, Pine Forest, Washington and West Florida…
Hayward has report on fire chiefs
PUBLIC INFORMATION April 29, 2016 Office of the Mayor The investigative report concerning the Fire Department was delivered to Mayor Hayward this afternoon. The report is not a determination of action. Mayor…
New Spring Break rules led to huge bed tax drop on Panama City Beach
For years, March has been one of Panama City Beach’s most profitable months, thanks to hundreds of thousands of college students on spring break. That was until stricter laws were put in…
Florida Supreme Court to hear Pensacola death penalty case
The Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments Thursday in a high-profile case that forced an overhaul of the state’s death-penalty sentencing system. The case involves Timothy Lee Hurst, who was sentenced to…
Battle builds over expert witness law
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA In a debate that includes major business and legal groups and raises separation-of-powers questions, the Florida Supreme Court will decide whether to reject a…
Florida ranks 2nd in passenger deaths due to not wearing seat belts
In 2014, 21,022 motor vehicle passengers lost their lives. Some of these deaths could have been prevented if the passenger had been wearing a seat belt. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety research…
Senate committee approves plans to renovate federal courthouse in Pensacola
From U.S. Senator Bill Nelson’s office: The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee today approved the General Services Administration’s plan to renovate the federal courthouse in Pensacola. The measure was approved by…
Mobile, Ala delivers first Airbus aircraft
The Gulf Coast Reporters’ League did a special report Monday with its Aerospace Newsletter highlighting the very first American-made Airbus aircraft that taxied across the tarmac of the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility…
DIB seeks volunteers and ideas for 2017 events
Downtown Improvement Board Executive Director Ronald Butlin said the organization that serves businesses and residents in a 40 block area of downtown really, really needs people to volunteer and brainstorm ideas for…
Miller endorses Trump
Today, House Veterans Affairs’ Committee Chairman Jeff Miller (FL-01) endorsed Donald Trump for President. Miller is consistently rated as one of the top conservatives in the U.S. Congress. Miller has represented Florida’s…
2nd Annual ‘Ending the Silence’ Walk set for Saturday, May 21
In recognition of National Mental Health Month, the Pensacola Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will present the 2nd Annual “Ending the Silence†Walk on Saturday, May 21 at…
Scott makes appoints Brodersen and Smith to Escambia County judgeships
Gov/ Rick Scott yesterday announced the appointments of Amy Brodersen and Kerra Smith to the Escambia County Court. Brodersen, 40, has served as general counsel for the Pensacola Police Department since 2013….