Former City Council President Maren DeWeese reported today that that the food concessions at the Pensacola International failed to meet its revenue projection by $255,185. The likely culprit is how long it…
PS: Gaetz, TaxWatch and Long Hollow Cell Tower
On “Pensacola Speaks,” I will have State Rep. Matt Gaetz to discuss his UBER bill and today’s vote on the Florida Senate redistricting. At 5:20 pm., Morgan McCord of Florida TaxWatch will…
Florida Senate to vote on redistricting at 3 p.m. Central
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The Legislature’s redistricting chiefs agreed Thursday to move forward with the House’s version of districts for the state Senate, setting up a high-stakes meeting…
Escambia County gets ‘F’ on premature births
The March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign aims to reduce preterm birth rates across the United States. The organization has set a goal of reducing the premature birth rate to 8.1 percent by…
Evers to ask lawmakers to draw him out of his district
State Senator Greg Evers (R-Baker) told Inweekly that he will ask his fellow lawmakers to draw him out of District 2 and set its boundary at the Okaloosa-Santa Rosa county line. “Right…
Belafonte first to reach Havana in 2015 Andrews Institute Pensacola a la Habana Race
From the Pensacola Yacht Club: The Corsair 31R trimaran, ‘Bellafonte’, was the first overall to finish in the 2015 Andrews Institute Pensacola a la Habana Race. ‘Bellafonte’ led the Multihull Division out…
2015 National Philanthropy Day nominees announced
The Association of Fundraising Professionals West Florida Chapter proudly announces the nominees for the 2015 National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon. · Bank of America · Cox Communications · D.W. McMillan Foundation ·…
Gaetz says he could have used ‘different word’ about Latvia
A week after a 17-minute floor speech that included describing Sen. Jack Latvala as a “bully,” Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, expressed regret Wednesday about his characterization of the Clearwater Republican. Gaetz, a…
Public records issue arises from Long Hollow Cell Tower investigation
The neighbors in the North Hill and Long Hollow area have been concerned about the work being done on the cell tower in the conversation district near their homes. Melanie Nichols of…
Florida House panel votes to replace Confederate statue
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A proposal to remove a statue of a Confederate general born in Florida from the U.S. Capitol was unanimously approved Wednesday by a state…
UWF Historic Trust opens ‘Apron Strings’ exhibit Nov. 10
Press release: The University of West Florida Historic Trust will host “Apron Strings: Ties to the Past,†from Nov. 10, 2015 through Jan. 8, 2016, at the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State…
PS Today: Rep. David Jolly, The Bluffs and Innerarity Island
This afternoon on “Pensacola Speaks,” I will have Congressman David Jolly talk about a letter he has sent Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald asking for an explanation as to why…
Pensacola filmmakers indicted for Pensacola and South Alabama spice operations
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama last week indicted Pensacola filmmakers Ben Galecki and Burton Ritchie, who are also facing indictments in Nevada and Virginia. According to court papers,…
Foo Foo photo op
Foo Foo Festival starts tomorrow. Outside of Seville Tower, a mural by Evan Levin and Ashton Howard makes a great photo opportunity for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Podcast: Pensacola la Habana Race
On Tuesday, Talbot Wilson of the Pensacola Yacht Club come on “Pensacola Speaks” to talk about the challenges the sailors have faced. Here is PYC press release for Day 4: Day 4—Leaders…
Podcast: Ballpoint workshop for non-profits on Nov. 5
Ballpoint Communications Group will host Party with a Purpose: a free marketing workshop and networking event for leaders of nonprofit organizations in Pensacola and surrounding communities. The inaugural event will be held…
Pensacola named ‘Most Enjoyable City of the Year’
CheapOair, a leading hybrid online and traditional travel agency, has named Pensacola the 2015 “Most Enjoyable City of the Year†at the inaugural CheapOair Owards, in New York City. We beat out…
Civil rights group asks DOJ to investigate West Florida High hazing incident
The National Movement for Civil & Human Rights is requesting that the U.S. Department of Justice intervene immediately on behalf of the students expelled from West Florida High School over what the…
IP hosts informational meeting for 2016 grants
Grant Deadline Set for Jan. 11, 2016 Press release: International Paper (IP) Pensacola Mill will award $50,000 in Foundation Grants in 2016 and is hosting a one-hour meeting Friday, Nov. 20 at…
On Pensacola Speaks, how did Pensacola get ranked 52nd Best Small City in America
Today, I will interview on “Pensacola Speaks” WalletHub analyst and spokesperson Jill Gonzalez on their ranking of the city of Pensacola as the 52nd Best Small City in America–and #1 in Florida….