Pamela Homyak named 2015 Big Sister of the Year for the state of Florida
Pamela Homyak has been selected the 2015 Big Sister of the Year for the state of Florida. Here is an email I was forwarded: Five…
Local HPV program earns national recognition
An HPV vaccination awareness program led by Dr. Julie DeCesare, OB/GYN residency program director for Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola, has received national recognition from the…
Pensacola Speaks returns at 5 pm today: Pot farms, casinos, D.C. political intrigue and Pensacon up for discussion
Pensacola Speaks returns to WCOA 1370 AM after a six-year hiatus. The original popular talk show on WCOA began in 1960, and featured many well…
Good news for Pensacola Airport travelers, more food is coming
Mayor Ashton Hayward announced on Friday that post-security food and beverage concessions at Pensacola International Airport are expected to open this week. In his newsletter,…
Carville says no GOP presidential candidate can win in 2016 without Florida
The Tampa Bay Times covered the speech made by James Carville, Democratic strategist and political advisor to both Bill and Hilary Clinton, at St. Leo…
Feb 2008: County disarms the Bubbas
Seven years ago, Escambia County had to deal with armed code enforcement officers abusing their power. On Feb. 19, 2008, two days before the county…
Youtube: Selma to Montgomery
At yesterday’s Escambia Democratic Womens Club event, this Youtube video of “Bloody Sunday” was shown. It is a vignette from the documentary “Eyes on the…
Civil Rights leader tells story of plot to kill him
Last night the Escambia Democratic Womens Club honored Rev. H.K. Matthews for his role in the Civil Rights history of Pensacola. Matthews talked about “Bloody…
Settlement reached in woman’s case against ECSO
From the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office: Statement Regarding Settlement in Rosebloom Case The following are the Sheriff’s comments regarding a recent settlement in the case…
Feb. 2009: How do you mend a broken mind
By Sean Boone Treatment Of The Mentally Ill In The Criminal Justice SystemOn the evening of May 14, 2008, Sheila D. Jackson, 49, reportedly threatened…
IN Rising Star appointed by Gov. Rick Scott
From the Governor’s office: Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Drew Hardgrave to the Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County. Hardgrave, 31, of…
2007 House Showdown: Ford v. Campbell
House Showdown: Campbell and Clay Vie for House District 3 by Duwayne Escobedo Independent News Editor Duwayne Escobedo recently interviewed Democratic House District 3 candidate…
The civil rights story of Rev. H.K. Matthews
On my office wall is the cover of our March 25, 2010 autographed by Rev. H.K. Matthews. He will be speaking tomorrow at a special…
Underhill holds community meeting on District 2 projects
Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill and the Public Works Department will host a community meeting on Thursday, February 26, at 5:30 p.m., at the Lexington…
Gaetz family pushes for greyhound racing reform
When Florida senators start the annual legislative session March 3, one of the first issues they will take up is a bill that would require…
Florida First Amendment Foundation writes Governor and Cabinet
AN OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR SCOTT AND THE MEMBERS OF FLORIDA’S CABINET We are writing today to express our deep concerns about the lack of…
County gets an even larger grant for stormwater projects. Federal dollars are rolling into area
The Escambia Board of County Commissioners will be receiving a $5.4 million FEMA grant for flood control improvements. The plan, which was approved last night…
Commissioner Barry’s initiative started – Operation Night Light
Press Release: The Operation Night Light Project has begun in the Ensley Redevelopment District. The resolution was adopted by County Commissioners in 2014. The purpose…
DOH wants another hearing on Charlotte’s Web rules
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The Florida Department of Health will hold another hearing to clear up confusion about a proposed medical…
WSRE Documentary Premier: ‘IMPACT 100: Changing Lives, Strengthening Communities’
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area is pleased to announce the television premier of “IMPACT 100: Changing Lives, Strengthening Communities,†on WSRE TV, Thursday, February 26,…
