Yesterday, I received this email from a reader about the Sunday food concessions at the Pensacola International Airport: I fly at least 25 times a year from Pensacola to destinations throughout the…
Baldwin on ESPN about Confederate flag
Two weeks ago, ESPN came to Pensacola to interview Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin, Jr. He was putting on a football camp at Legion Field for the Southern Youth Sports Association…
Podcast: Studer tired of endless meetings and delays
After the Pensacola City Council’s special meeting, Quint Studer called into “Pensacola Speaks.” He is hopeful that the leases can be finalized soon, but he can only wait to see what instructions…
PSC Students Earn Recognition at National SkillsUSA Conference
Seven Pensacola State College students won recognition at the 51st Annual SkillsUSA National Leadership Conference recently in Louisville, Ky. Kathrin Bowyer, Mariah Moore, and Justina Tungol won silver medals in the Career…
Council gives Studers what they said did not want
Quint Studer yesterday stood before the Pensacola City Council and told them that he and his wife didn’t want the city council to take parcels 3, 6 and 9 off the market…
UWF develops second nursing cohort to meet workforce demand
The University of West Florida has approved the development of a second cohort for pre-licensure BSN nursing students to meet the increasing needs of the local workforce. The new cohort, set to…
CLC joins race for U.S. Senate
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera will retain his current office as he runs for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by presidential candidate and fellow…
CMPA shoots shot across the mayor’s bow, approves Studer leases
The Community Maritime Park Associates Board of Trustees did in less than 48 hours what Mayor Ashton Hayward and his COO Tamara Fountain failed to accomplish in four weeks. The CMPA Board…
Walton County Commission postpones vote on Confederate flag
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA After a heated public hearing, the Walton County Commission on Tuesday voted to postpone for two weeks a vote on whether to take down…
Once again, Mayor’s office changes the lease approval process for Maritime Park
On June 18, the Pensacola City Council held a workshop on two development proposals. CBRE and MCM-BAP presented on a proposed hotel, mixed housing and public-private funded parking garage. The Studers presented…
WEAR TV gets a new anchor
WWL TV reporter Jaclyn Kelley let her NOLA Facebook fans know she is moving to Pensacola: I have some very exciting news to share! I will be joining the WEAR-TV anchor team…
Another observation from Monday Council Marathon
The height of dysfunction is to hold a council workshop on a film commission, have city staff make a presentation, and not have any council support for the proposal. A simple request…
Mayor’s office sneaks in bad news updates at end of five-hour meeting marathon
The Pensacola City Council met for nearly five hours yesterday: agenda review, CRA meeting and council workshop. At the very end of the last meeting, City Administrator Eric Olson chose to give…
Chief Simmons retirement celebration on July 15
A retirement celebration is scheduled for Wednesday (July 15) to honor Police Chief Chip W. Simmons, who is retiring after 29 years with the Pensacola Police Department. The reception will begin at…
Council president calls special meeting on Studer leases
The city of Pensacola has notified the media that Council President Andy Terhaar has called for a special meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 16 to consider the proposed leases for…
Former DEA agent pre-files for Escambia County Sheriff
Press Release: John D. Johnson, a local law enforcement veteran and resident of the Oak Grove community in Escambia County pre-filed for the office of Escambia County Sheriff. Johnson, a Republican, is…
Pensacola City Council workshops film commission and climate control
The Pensacola City Council holds its monthly week of meetings this week (Calliope music playing in the background). The city leaders will its regular meeting on Thursday. Today the council has the…
Pensacola celebrates 194th anniversary of becoming U.S. territory on Friday, July 17
Historian John Appleyard called the office. This Friday, July 17, Pensacola celebrates becoming part of the United States. Military Gov. Andrew Jackson accepted the West Florida territory from the Spanish at 10…
Call to local restaurants and businesses: Greet returning Argos
From UWF VP Kevin Bailey: Dear Pensacola Area Restaurant and Business Owners: On behalf of the Division of Student Affairs at the University of West Florida, I invite you to participate in…
Orlando attorney pours funds into medical marijuana effort
A political committee leading a renewed effort to pass a constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana raised nearly $293,000 in June, with about $233,000 of the money coming from an Orlando law…