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 Elizabeth “Liz†Campbell, after she started waving…
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 event, hosted by the Democratic Women’s Club…
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 Terrace Community Center, 700 S. Old Corry…
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 reports to be filed with the state…
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 transparency surrounding the firing of former FDLE…
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 by the BCC, has the county contributing…
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 of the outdoor lights is to help…
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 marijuana rule published after a marathon meeting…
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, 7:00 p.m. IMPACT 100 is an all-volunteer…
Local Rising Star stays on Atwater leadership team
SaintPetersblog.com reports that Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater announced a number of changes in leadership. Ashley Carr,an IN Rising Star, who currently serves as Deputy Communications Director, will remain the department’s…
Court upholds ban on openly carrying guns
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA In what judges described as a first-of-its-kind case, an appeals court Wednesday upheld a Florida law that prevents people from openly carrying firearms, finding…
Pensacola Speaks returns Feb. 23
We’ve completed negotiations with Cumulus to bring back Pensacola Speaks on weekday afternoons from 5-6 p.m. on WCOA 1370 AM. My first show will be on Monday, Feb. 23, and we will…
Chamber honors baseball vp, principal, mayor (not AH), doctor, ex-banker and its savior at PACE awards
The Greater Pensacola Chamber held its 55th annual PACE Award banquet last night. “Northwest Florida is home to some of the most dedicated, talented and selfless community leaders, and we want to…
Hayward lands another grant for city
The City of Pensacola has been awarded a $940,000 Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The funds will be used to…
PSC and faculty reach agreement
Press Release: College Administration and Faculty Association Reach Agreement Pensacola State College Administration is pleased to announce that the Pensacola State College Faculty Association has ratified the 2013-2014 Collective Bargaining Agreement by…
DIB seeks input on Feb. 26
The Downtown Improvement Board and the City of Pensacola are hosting an open meeting to hear the public’s input on the creation and execution of special events Downtown. Join us on the…
Senate committee approves campus gun bill, expect grades to improve
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA People with concealed-firearms licenses could carry guns at state colleges and universities, under a proposal narrowly approved Monday by a Senate committee. Meanwhile, people…
Century Business Challenge moving forward, workshops planned in March and April
The University of West Florida Haas Center and the Florida SBDC at UWF have set dates for orientation and workshops for the upcoming Century Business Challenge. The business challenge is a business…
Florida TaxWatch supports cutting tax on cell phones and cable
In its latest Economic Commentary, the Tallahassee-based think tank Florida TaxWatch argues that cutting the Communications Services Tax will ease the tax burden for Florida families and businesses would also attract business…
Wiggins named as one of top Florida political operatives for GOP presidential hopefuls
SaintPetersBlog named five Florida political operatives the GOP presidential candidates should hire – now. Ryan Wiggins, daughter of former Councilman Jack Nobles and daughter-in-law of former Mayor Mike Wiggins, is at the…