NorthEscambia.com reports that a second man has been charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says when accused police impersonator Joshua Lynam pulled over an undercover deputy…
West Florida High hazing investigation focuses on wrong targets
Last Thursday morning, the National Movement for Civil and Human Rights, NAACP, and Southern Christian Leadership ConferenceLast Friday held a press conference in a church parking lot across the street from the…
Proposed apartments on Pickens school site nixed
This morning, Veronica Fountain called to say she had heard that the Paces Foundation, an affordable housing developer, was no longer interested in building apartments on the site of the former J….
UWF Historic Trust hosts haunted house walking and trolley tours
Press release: The University of West Florida Historic Trust will host its 25th annual haunted house walking and trolley tours in Historic Pensacola this October. Guests may choose from four walking tour…
PYP hosts 3rd Annual Fun-Filled Field Day, Oct. 24
Press release: The Pensacola Young Professionals will host its third annual Fun-Filled Field Day presented by Hill-Kelly Dodge for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida and Families First Network on Saturday,…
Fish House sign appeal pulled (update)
Brandi Deese of City of Pensacola’s Planning Services Division, has sent out a revised agenda for Zoning Board of Adjustment: “Please be advised of the following amended Zoning Board of Adjustment agenda…
WSRE announces new local show
Press release: WSRE is introducing a new show called “inStudio†for the station’s local lineup on Thursday nights. This WSRE production will broadcast conversations focused on local topics and solutions. Guests will…
Florida jobless mark hits 7-year low
Press release: The state’s unemployment rate for September stands at 5.2 percent, down 0.2 percentage points from August’s revised number. September’s preliminary figures are the lowest for Florida since Feb. 2008. The…
He’s back, Crist to announce Congressional run tomorrow
Former Gov. Charlie Crist, a one-time Republican who ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate as an independent and as a Democrat for governor, appears poised to enter a Congressional race this week….
IMPACT 100 gives away a million dollars in an afternoon
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area Sunday awarded 10 grants worth $106,000 each to community groups. “We will change the future of the recipient organizations and the people they serve,”said Cyndi Warren, President…
Pensacola CEO and partner indicted in Vegas spice operation
The legal troubles of Ben Galecki, Pensacon CEO and Greater Pensacola Chamber board member, and Burton Ritchie, former owner of the Psychedelic Shack, magnified last week when a Las Vegas federal grand…
Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida
By JIM TURNER AND BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Connie de Haan said she is sorry that Gov. Rick Scott didn’t get to read her message while he was in…
Podcast: Panhandle Charitable Open nets $170K for local charities
When John Peacock lost his 17-year old son to a car accident, he vowed to make something positive come out of the pain and loss of that tragedy. That promise is being…
Podcast: Bergosh floored by Pell Grant $500K blunder
On Wednesday, we reported that the Escambia County School District had mishandled Pell Grant disbursements and will have to pay back to the U.S. Department of Education $506,456. School Board member Jeff…
Podcasts: Startups and Day of Caring
Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” I interviewed two difference makers in our community: Joe Vinson on Startup Weekend Pensacola: Lyndi Warner on 23rd Annual Day of Caring:
University of West Florida launches mechanical engineering program
Press release: The University of West Florida is pleased to announce a new program offering with the creation of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Now in its startup year, the…
Judge Casey Rodgers rejects First Amendment challenge to ‘Fair Districts’
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Just days before lawmakers go into a special session to redraw Senate lines, a federal judge this week tossed out a challenge to the…
Santa Rosa administrator job down to eight finalists
Santa Rosa County Commission has to hire a replacement for the retiring County Administrator Hunter Walker. The list of 56 applicants has been culled to eight, with the help of a committee…
Gardiner, Crisafulli put focus on people with disabilities
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Senate President Andy Gardiner and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli said Wednesday they hope to pass a series of bills early in the 2016 legislative…
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