Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has announced his Escambia County campaign team. It’s a Who’s Who of community leaders and elected officials. Mayor Ashton Hayward isn’t listed. In 2012, the mayor campaigned…
UWF men’s soccer makes Top 20
Press release: The University of West Florida men’s soccer team moved up in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America rankings on Tuesday, leaping eight spots to No. 17. With Gulf South…
History: Philip D. Beall Sr. Memorial Bridge
With all the discussion of the $600-million replacement for the bridge that connects Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, I thought you might enjoy reading this “Public Record” column on the official name for…
Outside agencies may have funding issues at BCC
At tonight’s budget hearing, Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is voting on the funding for outside agencies. According to county staff, several well-known agencies have not submitted the complete packages required…
Podcast: Underhill says infrastructure is key to economic development
Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill came on “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday to give us an update on what is happening in the southwest portion of the county. He talked about master planning Perdido…
Education board pushes for higher standards
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA State Board of Education members are pushing for Florida officials to use the transition to a new standardized test as an opportunity to boost…
President to address Panhandle Tiger Bay Club….’Jefferson,’ not Obama
Press release: “President Thomas Jefferson†to address the Panhandle Tiger Bay Club on Saturday, Sept. 26! As we look forward to the 2016 elections, who better to explain what the founders of…
On Pensacola Speaks: author tells how Pensacola resisted slavery before the Civil War
Today, I will interview Matthew Clavin, a history professor at the University of Houston, on his new book, “Aiming for Pensacola: Fugitive Slaves on the Atlantic and Southern Frontiers.” The book recovers…
Scott proposes $19 million in mental health spending
Gov. Rick Scott said Monday he will propose more than $19 million for mental-health and substance-abuse treatment services in his recommended budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Scott said the funding is…
Major sponsors pull out of ‘The View’
Johnson & Johnson, Eggland’s Best, Party City, Snuggle and McCormick have pulled their advertising from the ABC day-time talk show “The View.†The show’s co-hosts have been criticized for ridiculing a Miss…
UWF announces new alumni board
Press release: The University of West Florida Alumni Association recently announced its 2015-2016 National Alumni Board of Directors. The Board consists of 11 members: Joel Balistreri ’98, Brett Barrow ’87, Jeff Bedenbaugh…
Thanks to Don Gaetz, a press release we will never get about Pensacola Bay Bridge
New tolls on Mid-Bay Bridge and Spence Parkway take effect October 1 Road signage reflecting the new tolls will be changed late September PRIOR to effective date The new toll schedule for…
Buzz: Rickety fence could cancel UWF scrimmage at Maritime Park
We’re hearing that the fence (shown above) could force the cancellation of the UWF football scrimmage planned at the Maritime Park stadium for Oct. 17. The fence, which has been propped up…
Walker drops out of presidential race
Gov. Scott Walker has called a press conference for 5 p.m. After polling less than half of one-percent in the latest CNN poll, the Wisconsin governor is expected to drop out of…
Bense to deliver State of the University speech
University of West Florida President Dr. Judith Bense will present her annual State of the University address, detailing the University’s accomplishments in 2014-15 and its plans for 2015-16. WHEN:Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015…
StudioAmped announces concert schedule
Press release: WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, will record the eighth season of “StudioAmpedâ€â€”the televised concert series featuring regional bands and their original music—at the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio…
Escambia County hires PIO away from Santa Rosa
Press release: Escambia County is pleased to announce the hiring of Joy Tsubooka as its community and media relations division manager. As manager, Tsubooka will oversee the accurate and timely dissemination of…
Argo Alert: Assault reported
UWF press release: ARGO ALERT: Aggravated Assault on UWF Pensacola campus Pensacola, Fla. – Sept. 21, 2015 – An aggravated assault has occurred on the Pensacola campus near Pace Hall. The suspect…
Fiorina jumps to second in post-debate poll
According to a new CNN/ORC poll, Carly Fiorina, whom many believed won the second debate, has moved into second place among the crowded field of Republican presidential hopeful. Donald Trump still leads…
Escambia County not in a hurry to set Local Option Gas Tax allocation with Pensacola
Last Thursday, the Pensacola City Council passed an inter-local agreement with the Board of County Commissioners for the allocation of the Local Option Gas Tax. The formula proposed by CFO Dick Barker,…