Switzer heads group buying historic Blount and Brent buildings
One Palafox Place, LLC, a group of investors managed by Bobby Switzer has entered into a contract with Durnford Enterprises, Ltd, to purchase the city…
Scott announces $277,000 grant to Escambia County
Press Release: Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Escambia County and the Pensacola Chamber were awarded $266,000 through Florida’s Defense Infrastructure and Reinvestment Grant Programs….
Hopjacks Filling Station R.I.P.
The plug was pulled on Hopjacks Filling Station on Saturday, a victim of the major chains capitalizing on the same craft beer market that owner…
Navy Federal hosts Navy SHRED-eral Day on October 18
Navy Federal Credit Union will welcome members and neighbors across the country to its Navy SHRED-eral event this Saturday, October 18. The 74 participating Navy…
Pensacola residents voice concerns: Economic health, Public Works and Communications
Pensacola residents are concerned about the economic health of their city and want more focus on Public Works, Housing Options, Communications and Public Safety, according…
Best lines of the first gubernatorial debate
Republican Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist clashed over their records as governor and traded sometimes-personal barbs last Friday in the first of…
Blue Wahoos Job Fair Set for Tuesday, Oct. 14
Anyone interested in working for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in a seasonal position is welcome to attend our job fair between 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct….
UF Presidential Search Committee names three finalists, none are lawmakers
The University of Florida’s Presidential Search Committee has narrowed its list of finalists to three, all from out-of-state, with the president-elect expected to be named…
Halloween Egg Haunt, Oct. 25
Press Release: It’s near time once again for children to dress in costumes and bring their flashlights to Roger Scott Athletic Complex for the Halloween…
Quayside Gallery 12x12x12 art show, Oct. 16
Press Release: If we are fortunate in life, we meet people who bring us joy for a lifetime. That is the essence of this exhibit…friendship,…
Hyatt Environmental Center Open House set for Oct. 18
Press Release: The public is invited to come out to the Annual Roy Hyatt Environmental Center (RHEC) Open House and Silent Auction on October 18….
Poet Laureate inducted on Saturday
Jamey Jones, a fifth generation Pensacolian, has been named the new Poet Laureate of Northwest Florida by the West Florida Literary Federation. Jones, 50, will…
Mother of Trayvon Martin to speak at prayer rally, Oct. 17
Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin, will be the guest speaker at Prayer Rally held on Friday, October 17 St. John Divine Church, 620…
Upcoming events at UWF
Below are upcoming events at the University of West Florida. Disability Awareness Conference Date: Thursday, Oct. 9 Time: 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Location: University…
350 Pensacola hosts speaker on The Water and Land Conservation Amendment, Oct. 14
350 Pensacola hosts “Protecting Florida’s Future: The Water and Land Conservation Amendment,†a talk by Marcus Lackey, on Tuesday, October 14. The Water and Land…
TaxWatch recommends paroling elderly prisoners
Florida’s prison population is rapidly increasing despite declining crime rates, and the latest report from Florida TaxWatch recommends options to prevent increasing costs from overwhelming…
Gov. Scott announces funding for restoration projects and boat ramps in the Panhandle, using BP funds
Press Release: Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the funding of the third and largest set of early restoration projects, as approved by the Deepwater Horizon…
Petoskey council rejects contract with Bill Reynolds
The Petoskey City Council voted by a 3-2 vote yesterday against entering a contract that would have finalized former Pensacola City Administrator Bill Reynolds’ employment…
Nearly 85 percent of BP economic loss claims in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties remain unpaid
According to the website LegalExaminer.com, 2,415 BP economic loss claims have been filed in Escambia County with the BP Deepwater Horizon Court Supervised Settlement Program….
Career Source Escarosa has space for job assessment
Press Release: Space is still available for the Community Occupational Talent Search (E-COTS) Skill Assessment Test scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the Woodland…
