Commissioner Doug Underhill said the joint meeting between the Escambia County Commission and Pensacola City Council will lack fireworks when they meet at 1 p.m. today at City Hall. The Escambia County…
International Paper more opaque than transparent regarding plant explosion
International Paper’s media tour and “Community Open House†fell short of expectations. The media tour on Saturday morning consisted of a 65-minute driving tour to see how crews were cleaning homes in…
IP offers media tour and community open house on Saturday
We received this media advisory: The Unified Command Team is hosting a tour of the area affected by the Cantonment Digester Incident. WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10-11:30 a.m. Transportation will be…
Scott’s tweet gets Ports to back away from Cuba deals
Port Everglades and the Port of Palm Beach have announced they will not sign any formal economic-development paperwork with a Cuban delegation that is in the state this week. The announcements followed…
Where Florida’s job growth will be over next decade
Florida will need two million net new jobs by 2030. What are the jobs of the future and will Florida’s workforce be prepared? The Florida Chamber Foundation has analyzed projected shifts and long-term…
Studer on developing skills of leadership teams [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday, Quint Studer discussed his upcoming column in the PNJ on how to assess and improve the skills of your leadership team.
Fred Levin invests $100,000 in UWF Football
Pensacola Attorney Fred Levin has made a generous contribution to the University of West Florida football program, donating $100,000 to support the Argonauts. “The University of West Florida’s football program is an…
Commissioner Steven Barry issues statement on IP explosion
Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry represents District 5, where the International Paper mill is located. “As a result of the events at the International Paper mill Sunday evening, I am greatly concerned…
Breaking news: City gas tax appeal referred to DOAH
Today, Governor Rick Scott and the Administration Commission referred the City of Pensacola’s appeal concerning to the allocation of the Local Option Gas Tax to the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings. You…
Podcast: Wyrosdick on International STEM Symposium
Santa Rosa School Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick discusses the International STEM Symposium that his school district and Discovery Education are hosting next week During the invite-only professional development event, education thought-leaders from across the United…
Agenda published for joint County-City meeting
City Council – Board of County Commissioners Joint Session January 30, 2017 – 1:00 P.M. Hagler-Mason Conference Room 2nd Floor – City Hall 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Determination of Quorum…
Mayor blocks discussion of any gas tax resolution
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward does not want the Escambia Board of County Commissioners to discuss with the Pensacola City Council any possible resolution regarding local option gas at their joint meeting next…