Governor signs law with stricter penalties for crooked politicians
Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill sponsored by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) that requires judges to order restitution and 250 hours of community…
Newpoint used Bay County funds for Pensacola schools
The Panama City News Herald reports that Newpoint Education Partners violated Florida Department of Education rules. The Bay County School District’s staff found that 80…
Scott visits Apple Market today as part of his ‘Victory Tour’
On Monday, Governor Rick Scott is visiting seven Florida cities on his “KEEP FLORIDA WORKING†Tax Cut Victory Tour to celebrate more than $400 million…
Jacksonville City Council approves moratorium on Charlotte’s Web
On the eve of the Florida Department of Health accepting applications to grow low-THC cannabis, such as Charlotte’s Web, the Jacksonville City Council approved a…
Poll: U.S. Senate race is wide open
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Though Florida will have a closely watched U.S. Senate race next year, voters know little about the…
Hurricanes, Climate Change, and Stronger Storms
Dr. Roger Jones shares his expertise on the science behind more frequent and intense storms. The heart of hurricane season is approaching, and scientists predict…
MCM-BAP backs up, will submit a third plan
At the Pensacola City Council workshop, Miami developer MCM-BAP said it will submit a revised proposal within the next three weeks. The new proposal, the…
16th annual Cram the Van launched
Cram the Van, the school-district approved supply drive, kicked off on June 17 in Escambia County. Celebrating 16 years of service, Cram the Van provides…
Bergosh on Pensacola Speaks @ 5pm
School Board member Jeff Bergosh will be on Pensacola Speaks today at 5:05 p.m. Pensacola Speaks airs on News Talk 1370 WCOA Monday-Friday from 5…
Podcast: Buck Lee talks about Pensacola Beach
On Monday, Buck Lee, SRIA general manager, came on Pensacola Speaks to talk about the future of the SRIA.
Covenant Hospice agrees to reimburse Feds $10M for alleged overbilling of Medicare, Tricare and Medicaid
Yesterday, the Department of Justice issued a statement that Covenant Hospice Inc. had agreed to pay $10,149,374 to reimburse the government for alleged overbilling of…
Podcast: Quint Studer on his latest proposal for CMP
Quint Studer talks about his plans for parcels 3, 6 and 9 at the Community Maritime Park.
Missing pieces to MCM-BAP MOU puzzle
A few more odd points concerning the MCM-BAP MOU: 1) The cover letter is on MCM-BAP letterhead but addressed to Willy A. Bermello of Bermello…
FL Summer Meal program expands
By Suzanne Potter, Newsservice.org Eighty-six percent of children in Florida who qualify for a free or reduced-price lunch in summer don’t participate, according to a…
Podcast: State Rep. Clay Ingram tells how Northwest Florida did in FY 2016 budget
State Rep. Clay Ingram says the Naval Flight Academy, Pensacola International Airport and UWF did very well in the FY 2016 budget.
U.S. has more prisoners than China
Over 5.5 million prisoners populate the five largest prison population states. United States: 2,228,424 China: 1,701,344 Russian Federation: 671,700 Brazil: 581,507 India: 411,992 Per 100,000…
Barry, May and Williamson get certifications
The Florida Association of Counties (FAC) presented County Commissioners Steven Barry, Lumon May of Escambia County and Jayer Williamson of Santa Rosa County the Certified…
Clay Ingram on Pensacola Speaks today
State Rep. Clay Ingram will be my guest on “Pensacola Speaks” today at 5 p.m. The show airs on News Talk 1370 WCOA Monday-Friday from…
Scott scraps LIP injunction
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Pointing to a budget agreement reached by lawmakers, Gov. Rick Scott’s attorneys late Tuesday withdrew a request…
School enrollment is flat in Escambia County
Less than year after Escambia County voters approved an extension of the sales tax for public schools–and two weeks after he pre-filed for a third…
