Weekend Buzz: County government sprints into 2015
This week is packed with important meetings that will impact Escambia County on various levels. New regulations for borrow pits and C&D landfills, RESTORE funds,…
It’s official, same sex marriages begin at courthouse on Tues.
Escambia County Clerk of Circuit Court to Begin Issuing Same Sex Marriage Licenses on Jan. 6 Pam Childers, Escambia County Clerk of Circuit Court and…
Scott appoints Bilbrey to appellate court
Judge Ross Bilbrey has been appointed by Gov. Rick Scott as a judge on the 1st District Court of Appeal. Bilbrey most recently has served…
Federal judge clears up any confusion on gay marriage
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Pointing to his earlier “explicit ruling that Florida’s same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional,” a federal judge Thursday…
Krieger and Flounlacker named Champions of Service
Andrea Krieger, president/CEO of United Way of Escambia County, and Dede Flounlacker, Manna Food Pantries’ executive director, are recipients of the Volunteer Florida’s Champion of…
State Attorney finds Underhill committed no violation
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that his office has completed its review of a complaint alleging that Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill violated the…
More delays for Charlotte’s Web
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Lawmakers will have to sign off on a new rule to kick-start the state’s nascent medical marijuana…
Q quits Jan. 1 …update: quits today, will not run tomorrow
The Q Downtown Trolley Completes Holiday Plan Downtown Pensacola’s mode of free transportation completes its holiday plan on December 31, 2014. The Q, downtown’s lunchtime…
Storm Water Advisory Team holds interactive workshop, Jan 6
Escambia County and the City of Pensacola will hold a joint Storm Water Advisory Team (SWAT) meeting beginning at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6,…
Jackson’s Steakhouse makes 2014 Golden Spoon Hall of Fame
Press Release: Jackson’s Steakhouse, Pensacola Florida was once again recently recognized as one of Florida’s best places to dine with Florida Trend’s 2014 Golden Spoon…
350 Pensacola: Future of sustainable transportation in Northwest Florida
350 Pensacola hosts a presentation on the future of sustainable transportation in Northwest Florida. What: Long-range Transportation Planning for the Florida Panhandle Where: Bayview Senior…
Big day for Charlotte’s Web
The Florida Department of Health will hold a workshop today as it tries to develop a regulatory framework to carry out a new law that…
Interesting Job Description for City Attorney leads to charter questions (update)
The job description for the Pensacola City Attorney has been posted on The Florida Bar website: The City Attorney shall serve as the chief legal…
IP addresses are public records
The First Amendment Foundation, the Tallahassee-based non-profit that advocates open government, detailed in its most recent newsletter the most recent victories for the foundation and…
Merry Christmas – one and all
I’m taking a couple days off. Enjoy the holidays. Tell the ones you love how much you love them and show forgiveness to those you…
Local Kickstarter campaign promotes performance apparel and will give back to youth sports
Pensacola resident Todd Fisher has launched a Kickstarter campaign for his line of performance apparel, GetHooked. “We are gaining some momentum on Kickstarter and have…
Pensacola Beach breaks in new year with fireworks
That final shindig of the year, New Year’s Eve, is somehow a little more special when it happens at Pensacola Beach. Whether it’s fireworks that…
Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company offers a class for home school students
This spring, home school students can find out what it takes to put on a Shakespeare play in a class led by the director of…
Wedgewood Community Meeting Scheduled for Jan. 7 at 5:30 p.m.
Escambia County will hold a community meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at 5:30 p.m., at the Marie K. Young Wedgewood Community Center, located at…
Court says Gov. Scott should reverse the suspension of Miami Lakes mayor
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday said Gov. Rick Scott should revoke the suspension of a Miami Lakes mayor who was acquitted of federal corruption…
