These numbers aren’t encouraging in light of how much better surrounding counties are doing. Maybe it’s time to survey people in Santa Rosa County and Baldwin County, Ala. to find out why…
2016 Blues on the Bay schedule announced
The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department, Community Maritime Park Associates, and Blues Angel Music have announced the lineup for the 2016 Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Summer Concert…
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport picks up direct flight to Little Rock
New Orleans-based GLO announced its non-stop, commercial air service between Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida and Little Rock, Arkansas. The inaugural flight launches tomorrow. The seasonal route, operating Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through…
7th Annual Navy Federal 5K set for April 9, early registration deadline close
On Saturday, April 9, Navy Federal Credit Union will host its 7th annual 5K Run/Walk in Pensacola. All proceeds will be donated to the Gulf Coast Kids House, a children’s advocacy center…
Escambia County population growth lags behind neighboring counties
Escambia County, Florida added only 344 people last year, according to the estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. The population increased from 310,659 people as July 1, 2014 to 311,003…
Pensacola Jazz Fest coming next weekend
More than 20 acts are scheduled to perform at this year’s 33rd Annual Pensacola JazzFest. The festival is a three-day musical celebration in Seville Square hosted by Jazz Pensacola – formerly recognized…
Acclaimed food blogger returns to So Gourmet
Popular Paleo cookbook author, and critically acclaimed food blogger, and Russian Translator for the U.S. Navy, Russ Crandall is coming to So Gourmet tomorrow for a Curry Night Dinner class. And I…
Two Pensacola senior housing communities sold for $48M
Capital Senior Living Corp. has acquired two Pensacola seniors housing communities totaling 179 units for $48 million. The two communities are Carpenters Creek, which offers independent living and assisted living services, and…
Lopez-Cantera in Fort Walton Beach tonight
Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera will be the featured speaker at the Republican Club of Okaloosa County. He is a GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate WHAT: Republican Club of Okaloosa County WHERE:…
Trump fires back over Bush endorsement of Cruz
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump offered some digs Wednesday after former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush endorsed Ted Cruz for the GOP nomination. Trump alluded in Twitter posts to Bush’s presidential campaign, which…
Pensacola Speaks: Walton County businessman files for Congress
Walton County resident and businessman, Mark Wichern, announced recently his second bid for U.S. Congress, Florida, District 1. Wichern, who self-funded most his own campaign in 2014 for US Congress, enters the…
Free admission during National Park Week April 16-24
As it celebrates 100 years of protecting and preserving the nation’s parks and monuments, the National Park Service (NPS) encourages the public to get out and #FindYourPark during National Park Week, April…
North Hill residents and businesses seek injunction against ECUA tanks
Yesterday, 22 residential property owners, 3 corporations and the North Hill Preservation Association jointly filed for temporary and permanent injunction against ECUA for its North Palafox tank project. From the court documents:…
Bush endorses Cruz
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA After repeatedly clashing with Republican front-runner Donald Trump during the campaign, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush on Wednesday endorsed Ted Cruz in the battle…
Sacred Heart partners with UF Health
Officials at Sacred Heart Health System and the University of Florida College of Medicine announced today a collaboration to operate physician residency programs in Pensacola to train medical school graduates specializing in…
Evers to make decision on Congress next week
State Senator Greg Evers (R-Baker) yesterday told Dara Kam of The News Service of Florida that he will make an announce regarding the Congressional race early next week. “If I do run,…
Stafford will not run for Congress
From David Stafford: When Congressman Miller recently announced his retirement, friends, supporters and neighbors from across our community reached out and encouraged me to enter the race. While in the midst of…
Pensacola Speaks: Matt Gaetz discusses the Congressional race
On “Pensacola Speaks” today, State Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) will discuss his campaign to be our next Congressman. We will join us at 5:10 p.m. In the second half hour,…
Appeal court reverses decision on Pensacola Beach taxes
The First District Court of Appeals (1st DCA) today reversed Escambia County Property Appraiser Chris Jones’ imposition of ad valorem taxes to leasehold land at Pensacola Beach. The three-judge appeals panel unanimously…
Buzz: Simmons talked about for House District 1 seat
The dominos are starting to fall. Jeff Miller and Don Gaetz out for Congress. Matt Gaetz is in. The next big one is Greg Evers. If the state senator from Baker jumps…