Ingrams welcome baby girl
State Rep. Clay Ingram and his wife Leslie welcomed Lydia Kathleen –9 lbs, 6 oz. baby girl –to their family yesterday. Momma and baby are…
Tin Cow expands to Tallahassee
Joe Abston is bringing his unique hamburger joint to the state capital. The Tallahassee Democrat reports Abston and Mike Weeks of Pensacola have leased the…
World Renew coming to assess flood-related needs
BRACE and the Escambia County Long-Term Recovery Group have requested the services of a national disaster recovery group to determine who in the community will…
STD rates soar in Escambia County
Escambia County has a sexually transmitted disease problem. Infectious syphilis cases have more than doubled in Florida over the past decade — and in Escambia…
Text messages could become public records for city officials
Councilwoman Sherri Myers sent out a press release this morning regarding amendments that she is proposing to the city’s code of ethics. She wants to…
Panel to interview Murzin for Public Service Commisson spot, Aug. 28
A state panel is expected to nominate candidates for two spots on the Florida Public Service Commission after conducting interviews Aug. 28 in Miami. The…
Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company announces auditions for their 10th season
The Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company (SETSCO) invites all teen members of the community to audition for its tenth company. SETSCO will hold auditions for the…
Judge rules Democratic candidate for AG meets residency requirements
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A legal move to disqualify one of two Democratic candidates for Florida attorney general failed Friday when…
Obituary: Molly McGuire Martin
Molly McGuire Martin, October 31, 1936 –August 15, 2014, 77 years old of Stamping Ground, Kentucky, was born to two hardworking, humble parents –Ralph Lee…
Crist takes on Scott over pot plan
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA On the campaign trail in South Florida, former Gov. Charlie Crist blasted Gov. Rick Scott’s administration Friday…
Unofficial Early Statistics for Escambia
From the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office: Date SOE Ofc Main Library Genealogy Fair- grounds South West Extension Molino Total 16-Aug 63…
Weekend Buzz: Jail Given A Pass, Piedmont Report, Ala. Gambling Bag Man
DOJ Closes Book On The Jail Escambia County Attorney Allison Rogers learned last week that the Department of Justice has closed its investigation of the…
Annual Fenner ride set for Oct. 18
More than 400 cyclists from around the region are expected to participate in the West Florida Wheelmen Cycling Club’s Annual Fenner Ride in Milton, Florida,…
Proposed Plan Meeting Scheduled for Escambia Treating Company Superfund Site
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a public meeting will be held to discuss the Proposed Plan for the SWMU 10 area at…
Unemployment rate holds steady in Florida
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida’s jobless mark continued its steady run through 2014, holding at 6.2 percent from June to July,…
United Way invites community to attend 2014 Annual Meeting
Gary Sammons, Chair of the United Way of Escambia County Board of Directors, invites the community to join us Thursday, August 21 from 11:30am-1pm at…
Rubber ducks attack Congressman (video)
SaintPetersblog.com reports that Florida Democratic Party volunteers delivered on Wednesday more than five dozen rubber ducks to Panama City field office of Congressman Steve Southerland…
State sets six major road projects for 2015, closest is Bay County
Six large road projects throughout Florida, with a combined cost of $806.7 million, have been formally moved to the front of the state’s Five Year…
Internet trolls attack daughter of Robin Williams
Zelda Williams shared her thoughts and emotions about her recently-deceased father, Robin Williams, on Twitter. Forbes reported that the tweets were “little more than a…
PNJ publisher leaving town, too
The PNJ is reporting that its publisher, Terry Horne, announced he will be leaving Pensacola to become West Group Regional President for Gannett. No known…
