The Studer cadre of corporations has added another layer. In a press release today, it was announced that Studer Communications will the “umbrella organization that encompasses BLABTV, the website PensacolaToday.com, and the…
Valentino complaint against Chief Deputy dismissed
The Florida Commission on Ethics has dismissed an ethics complaint filed by former County Commissioner Gene Valentino against Escambia County Chief Deputy Eric Haines. Valentino had been upset that Haines would not…
Florida Cabinet meeting tomorrow could be fun…Oh, there is now a lawsuit
February’s Florida Cabinet is scheduled tomorrow to be held in Tampa during the State Fair. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam thought what could be a heated discussion over how Gov. Rick Scott has…
UWF Football celebrates first ever signing day
The University of West Florida football program, led by head coach Pete Shinnick, will formally announce its first signing class on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Media are invited to attend a press conference…
Next local grassroots fight: PATS Center
Parents are rising up to challenge Superintendent Malcolm Thomas’ push to close the Program for Academically Talented Students (PATS) Center. A online petition has been started that already has 111 signatures. Parents…
Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital encourages vaccinations
Pediatric specialists from The Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart are encouraging community members to vaccinate themselves and their children to protect against a measles outbreak, which has infected more than 100 people…
Weigh in on tourism plans for Escambia County
Visit Pensacola has launched Destination 2020, a community project for the planning and development of a 5-year strategic plan for Escambia County. A large part of that plan involves gathering perspectives from…
Scott’s staff pushes back on allegations in FDLE controversy
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Gov. Rick Scott’s office continued pushing back Monday against claims his staff forced longtime Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Gerald Bailey to resign…
PSC offer low cost dental hygiene clinic
The Dental Hygiene Clinic at Pensacola State College’s Warrington campus offers low cost preventive dental hygiene services to the public. Oral cancer screening, teeth cleaning, x-rays, fluoride treatments and sealants are some…
Underhill to speak to Gulf Coast Economics Club
The Gulf Coast Economics Club has announced Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill will speak at its Wednesday, Feb. 18 meeting. In his civilian role, Commissioner Underhill has taught Joint Cyberspace Planning and…
Next Rick Scott issue: Department of Corrections
The News Journal buried today the story of former Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Mike Crews telling the media that the governor’s office interfered with his operations. Other daily newspapers around the…
Viewpoint: State of Local Healthcare Past Ridiculous
By Suzie Farthing, RN I am incredibly frustrated with the state of healthcare in our community. Things have gotten past the point of being ridiculous. I can speak with confidence regarding this…
Flag vote delayed until March
The PNJ is reporting that Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson will ask the Board of County Commissioners to delay until early March any vote on what flags to display at the Pensacola…
The Florida Chamber 2015 Agenda calls for less taxes, less regulations and more water
The Florida Chamber of Commerce today unveiled its 2015 Competitiveness Agenda and announced it will focus its resources and expertise to advance a jobs, growth and opportunity agenda. The press release said,…
Joyner went after the elephant in the room…Rick Scott
The AP Legislative Planning Session began on Wednesday with Florida Senate Democrat Leader Arthenia Joyner, D-Tampa. I felt a little sorry for this little black woman standing before three dozen reporters who…
Scott includes funds for healthcare for poor and uninsured in his budget
The “Low Income Pool” program, known as the LIP program, is the safety healthcare safety net for the poor, providing $1 billion a year to hospitals and other providers that care for…
DIB offers free parking for pre-Valentine’s Day shopping
The Downtown Improvement Board is free parking for Valentine’ Day shoppers on Thursday, Feb. 12 and Friday, Feb. 13. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free parking includes all on street parking,…
League calls out state leaders on health care
The Florida League of Women Voters sent out this press release: The Sunshine State has one of the highest rates of uninsured in the nation, and things could get worse, experts warn,…
Four-laning Hwy 90 around Navy Federal Credit Union in FDOT budget
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Gov. Rick Scott’s drive to attract more people and businesses to Florida means the need for lots of cement and asphalt. Jim Boxold, who…
CMPA approves 99-year lease for proposal hotel and luxury apartments
The Community Maritime Park Associates Board of Trustees approved yesterday an lease agreement for a new master developer who promises to investment $65 million into the waterfront park across from Pensacola City…