State Representative Matt Gaetz (R–Fort Walton Beach) announced today that he will run for Florida’s 1st Congressional District following the decision of Congressman Jeff Miller to forgo another term. “Washington’s failures have…
Spears to announce run for School Superintendent
Last week, Willie Spears said on “Pensacola Speaks” that he was considering moving back to Escambia County to make a run for political office. It appears he will do it. Panama City…
City officials reminded of racist past of PFD
During the public forum at the beginning of last Thursday’s Pensacola City Council meeting, several citizens spoke in support of the fire chiefs that have been under investigation for undisclosed issues since…
Another Republican files for Congress
Pensacola businessman and retired Marine Corps officer Cris Dosev filed yesterday to run for Rep. Jeff Miller’s seat. The UF grad spent 10 years active duty with Marines, designated as a Bombardier-Navigator…
IMPACT 100 set to give away over $1M again
The Pensacola Bay Area chapter of IMPACT 100, a local women’s philanthropy group, last night announced that its 2016 membership drive concluded with a record of 1,082 members — totaling $1,082,000. The…
NRC and RPOF committeemen say there will be no brokered GOP convention
Yesterday, Peter Feaman, a National Committeeman for Florida to the Republican National Committee, and Martin Simmons, State Committeeman for Congressional District #1 to the Republican Party of Florida, visited the offices of…
Who replaces Rep. Miller gets statewide attention
The rest of the state is taking notice of the race to replace Congressman Jeff Miller. State Sen. Greg Evers, State Rep. Matt Gaetz and Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford…
Meet Brian Frazier – only Republican running for Miller’s Congressional seat
Brian Frazier was my guest on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks” earlier this week. He is the lone Republican in the race to replace Congressman Jeff Miller…for now. Who is Brian…
UWF assists City of Pensacola Parks and Rec with survey
Press release: Recognizing that parks play an integral part of a growing, vibrant urban environment, the City of Pensacola Department of Parks and Recreation will evaluate the current parks system, and with…
State ends contract with Santa Rosa juvenile detention firm
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice on Wednesday announced it will begin immediately phasing out all contracts for residential programs run by the private firm Youth Services International, Inc. YSI, which has…
Scott asks GOP to ‘Come Together’ behind Trump
A day after front-runner Donald Trump dominated Florida’s Republican presidential primary, Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday called on the GOP to “come together” and support the controversial real-estate developer. Scott had declined…
Pensacola Speaks: Rep. Doug Broxson today
State Rep. Doug Broxson, whose name is being mentioned as a potential candidate for Florida Senate should Greg Evers make a run for Congress, will be my guest on News Talk 1370…
Florida primaries by the numbers
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Statistics can sometimes obscure the truth. But not in Tuesday’s presidential primaries in Florida. The numbers tell the story: total dominance by Republican Donald…
FEMA Denies Emergency Declaration for Escambia County
From the Mayor’s Office: Escambia County officials received notification that FEMA has denied the state’s request for an emergency declaration as a result of the February 2016 tornadoes and severe weather. FEMA…
County Health assessments reveal concerns with Infant Mortality, STDs, Deaths from Injury
The Partnership for a Healthy Community released today the 2016 County Health Rankings report by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The Partnership’s Community Health Needs Assessment analyzes…
Gaetz: Northwest Florida delegation delivered, survived vetoes too
State Sen. Don Gaetz says that not only did Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward have two projects survive Gov. Rick Scott’s line-item vetoes – $750K for stormwater retention for IHMC’s new building and…
Pensacola Speaks: Don Gaetz today
State Sen. Don Gaetz will be my guest today on News Talk 1370 WCOA. We will discuss the 2016 legislative session.
Pensacola projects survive Scott’s veto
Gov. Rick Scott kept two Pensacola projects in the 2017 state budget: $1 million in funding for the Pensacola International Airport Commerce Park and $750,000 for IHMC stormwater retention. Pensacola Mayor Ashton…
Not so fast, Evers not ready to announce run for Congress
State Sen. Greg Evers (R-Baker) is not ready to make any campaign announcements. Inweekly contacted him about rumors that he had made the decision to run for the U.S. House of Representatives….
Don Gaetz not running for Congress
State Sen. Don Gaetz made it clear today that he is not interested in running for Congress: Over the last few days, Vicky and I have heard from so many friends from…