Newpoint allegations – what the records indicate
The School District, and Superintendent Malcolm Thomas personally, were notified of teachers being pressured to change the grades of seniors so the students would graduate….
Just when you thought the studies could not get worse: We may lead the nation in use of N-word.
WKRG reports this afternoon a new study has found the Mobile-Pensacola region is one of the most racist parts of America based on on Google…
PS Today: Ryan Wiggins plays Political Musical Chairs
At 5 pm today on Pensacola Speaks, we will play my favorite game – “Political Musical Chairs” with Full Contact Strategies founder Ryan Wiggins. U.S….
Council to discuss removal of CMPA board members
The Pensacola City Council has a long day next Monday. They will hold a Community Redevelopment Agency meeting, Agenda Review and a workshop on the…
Downtown business owners ask city for clarification and help
The downtown restaurant and bar owners have asked the mayor’s office for help: May 2, 2015 Tamara Fountain Chief Operations Officer 222 W. Main St….
Miller in the hunt for U.S. Senate
Our Congressman Jeff Miller is still looking at running next year for the U.S. Senate. He is giving a speech this morning to the Palm…
Around the state, leaders take action on NY Times report
Yesterday, we reported that Escambia County is one of the worst counties in the nation for children of poor families as they try to move…
PS Today: Everglades Foundation CEO
Eric Eikenberg, CEO of the Everglades Foundation, will be on Pensacola Speaks today. We will talk about the implementation of Amendment 1 and his efforts…
KidsFest on May 9 to Support The Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart
Press Release: The Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart will benefit from funds raised during KidsFest, a celebration of children, on Saturday, May 9, from 11…
Education Town Hall tonight
As part of an ongoing series of reports on local education, the Studer Community Institute is hosting a town hall meeting that BlabTV will broadcast…
Guy Harvey Brings Fine Art and Lionfish Awareness to Pensacola
Press Release: Famed artist and marine conservationist, Dr. Guy Harvey, will be in Pensacola May 15-17 to kick off his art exhibit at the Pensacola…
DIB May Meeting Schedule
Downtown Improvement Board Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. Special Meeting For DIB: Holiday Decorations Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30…
Where are you eating on Mother’s Day?
According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), nearly half of Americans will dine out or order restaurant takeout or delivery on May 10. New NRA…
PS Podcast: Coach Shinnick talks about UWF football
On Pensacola Speaks, I talked with UWF Head Football Coach Pete Shinnick about his first spring drills. He shares his philosophy on building a football…
NY Times: Escambia County is among worst counties in U.S. for children in poor families
The New York Times reports that if you’re poor and live in the Pensacola area, it’s better to be in Okaloosa County. In fact, the…
City attorney: DIB does not have power to regulate alcohol sales
A hot issue on Palafox has been the DIB vote to ban liquor sales at the outdoor bars during Gallery Night. The bars would be…
PS Today: UWF football coach on the show
UWF Football Head Coach Pete Shinnick will be on Pensacola Speaks today at 5:35 p.m. Please listen in. Pensacola Speaks airs on News Talk 1370…
GOP presidential field expands
Ben Carson, a retired neurosurgeon and Tea Party favorite, announced on Sunday. Carly Fiorina, the former Hewlett-Packard chief executive, is expected to jump in today….
Derby at the Shul and Live Art auction this Sunday
This Kentucky Derby-inspired fundraiser benefits B’Nai Israel Synagogue and TIP (Trauma Intervention Program). It’s Sunday 2- 5 p.m. at B’nai Israel Synagogue. Admission $20 for…
Matt Gaetz tweet gets him in trouble
GAETZ APOLOGIZES FOR CONTROVERSIAL TWEET State Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, apologized Friday for a Twitter post that drew criticism about possible racial overtones….
