State Senator Don Gaetz will be on Pensacola Today this afternoon in the second half hour. His name is being mentioned a possible candidate for Sen. Marco Rubio’s seat. The Daily News…
County without compassion, hands out medals and pink slips
Escambia County has notified their employees injured in last year’s explosion at the Central Booking and Detention that they will be honored by the county commission in May. For those whose injuries…
Weatherford stays out of 2016 Senate race
Former state House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, said Wednesday he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2016, pointing to his young family. “My wife and I have an agreement that…
Miller is not considering a 2016 run for Senate
On Pensacola Speaks yesterday, Congressman Jeff Miller, who represents Northwest Florida, said that running for U.S. Senate next year is not up for discussion. “I have a number of people who have…
Flash flood watch through Friday night
Flood Watch National Weather Service Mobile AL 1104 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2015 …A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Friday evening… .numerous showers and thunderstorms will redevelop across the…
Florida almost got medical marijuana from the House
HOUSE TO BACK EXPERIMENTAL DRUG BILL The House appears poised to approve a bill that could help clear the way for terminally ill patients to use experimental drugs — but the measure…
PS Today: Jeff Miller talks about VA, Iran and Cuba
Congressman Jeff Miller will join us today on Pensacola Speaks. We will cover the Iran nuclear agreement, taking Cuba off the list of nations that sponsor terrorism, and the latest on reforming…
Buzz: Gaetz could run for U.S. Senate in 2016
Republicans are scrambling to test the waters to run the U.S. Senate seat of Marco Rubio, who has announced his run for president in 2016. Several Congressmen are talking with the media…
Newpoint investigation continues
The investigation of allegations of grade fixing at Newpoint High School could take weeks to complete, according to the Chief Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille. “It will take time to go through…
Watch out, Visit Pensacola. Bay County is going after sports tourism, too
While Visit Pensacola studies sports tourism and tries to convince the Board of County Commissioners of its importance, the Bay County Tourist Development Council’s approved a master services agreement with The Sports…
Clark and Company performs at Christopher’s Concerts April 16
Press Release: Clark and Company perform music to please all ages, from foot-stompin’ fiddle tunes to the rhythm and blues and dance favorites. Clark and Company have been together for over 20…
Gaetz leads floor debate for adoption incentives, repeal of gay adoption ban
This morning I received a text from Ryan Wiggins, political strategist and regular guest on Pensacola Speaks. She was watching the Florida Senate debate on a bill that restored cash incentives for…
Poet Laureate Jamey Jones Presents Book Talk at PSC Library April 15
The poet laureate of Northwest Florida, Jamey Jones, will discuss poets who have influenced him at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at Pensacola State College’s Edward M. Chadbourne Library on the Pensacola…
NAIOP hold Annual Economic Update May 13
The Northwest Chapter of the NAIOP, the commercial real estate development association, will hold its Annual Economic Update 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 13 at the Corrine Jones Community Center on Sanders Beach….
Kevin Cate: The Hillary Clinton message will resonant with voters
On Pensacola Speaks, I talked with Kevin Cate, a rising star in the Florida Democratic Party, about Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. “What she was trying to prove is this campaign is not…
Rolling Hills Landfill Cited
Press Release: Today the Escambia County Division of Code Enforcement cited the owners of the Rolling Hills Landfill, located at 6990 Rolling Hills Road, for failing to comply with a ruling issued…
Rick Wilson: Hillary Clinton and her 1999 jalopy
GOP strategist Rick Wilson, as expected, was not impressed with Hillary Clinton’s campaign announcement. “This is the reboot of the Hilary software version 7.0 and it’s putting more icing on an old…
Reds call up Wahoos catcher
Press Release: Blue Wahoos catcher Kyle Skipworth has gotten the call from the Reds to become the first Blue Wahoos to be called up in 2015. Skipworth got the promotion as Reds…
Inweekly and Visit Pensacola join Twitter chat on Florida Gulf Coast travel destinations
FlipKey, area expert cohosts–including Inweekly and Visit Pensacola–and select TripAdvisor Media Group brands will be chatting about favorite spring travel destinations around the world. The chat begins at 11 a.m. today. How…
Big day for Charlotte’s Web
Legislative Update by Realm of Caring Florida: SB1030 also known as the “Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014” was passed by the Florida legislature last session and signed into law by Governor…