Late this afternoon, the Pensacola City Council will release its agenda for its Jan. 15 regular meeting. Will the council discuss the recommendations made by its task force on homelessness? Cold, arctic…
Check out The Rex Project
The non-profit organization that purchased The REX Theatre in downtown Pensacola is on a quest to collect memories from those who watched movies, went on dates or worked at The REX during…
Walton clerk joins Santa Rosa and Okaloosa in halting courthouse weddings
The Northwest Florida Daily News reports the Walton County Clerk of Courts Alex Alford and his staff will no longer conduct wedding ceremonies at the courthouse. Alford joins Santa Rosa and Okaloosa…
Florida TaxWatch: Florida Economy expects a sunny year
Florida TaxWatch, a nonprofit public policy research institute and government watchdog group, expects another year of economic growth and recovery in 2015, according to its 2015 Economic Preview. Florida’s economy will grow…
Christmas Tree Collection and Drop-off Locations for Pensacola Sanitation Customers
City of Pensacola Sanitation Services customers can place their old organic Christmas trees curbside to be picked and disposed of as normal yard waste. Residents can also dispose of their old Christmas…
Viewpoint: Let’s Tell the Truth About the CSA Battle Flag Origins
By George Hawthorne President, Diversity Program Advisors, Inc. I have seen and heard the comments from “CSA Battle Flag†supporters that have invoked the “teachings of tolerance†of Dr. M.L. King to…
House of Sticks: Happy New Bailout
by Kent Lyndon Greetings, everyone! I am feeling compelled to return to the cyber waves to give you an update on the global derivatives conspiracy and the Libor rate scandals. Fabulous fines…
One more meeting: FDOT on Airport Boulevard Improvements on Jan. 6
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public information meeting concerning the proposed development of an Action Plan for State Road (S.R.) 750 (Airport Boulevard) from S.R. 8A (I-110) to…
Memorable quotes from Florida governors still resonate
I’m a fan of Peter Schorsch and his SaintPeters.blog. Today he highlighted a few memorable quotes from the inauguration speeches by Florida governors. Each is a gem. Reubin Askew, 1971: “It has…
Weekend Buzz: County government sprints into 2015
This week is packed with important meetings that will impact Escambia County on various levels. New regulations for borrow pits and C&D landfills, RESTORE funds, storm water, three-year contract for county administrator…
It’s official, same sex marriages begin at courthouse on Tues.
Escambia County Clerk of Circuit Court to Begin Issuing Same Sex Marriage Licenses on Jan. 6 Pam Childers, Escambia County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller, announced today that effective Tuesday, January…
Scott appoints Bilbrey to appellate court
Judge Ross Bilbrey has been appointed by Gov. Rick Scott as a judge on the 1st District Court of Appeal. Bilbrey most recently has served as a judge in the 1st Judicial…
Federal judge clears up any confusion on gay marriage
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Pointing to his earlier “explicit ruling that Florida’s same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional,” a federal judge Thursday issued an order that likely clears the…
Krieger and Flounlacker named Champions of Service
Andrea Krieger, president/CEO of United Way of Escambia County, and Dede Flounlacker, Manna Food Pantries’ executive director, are recipients of the Volunteer Florida’s Champion of Service Award. The Champion of Service Award…
State Attorney finds Underhill committed no violation
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that his office has completed its review of a complaint alleging that Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill violated the Florida Sunshine Law. Based on thereview, it…
More delays for Charlotte’s Web
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Lawmakers will have to sign off on a new rule to kick-start the state’s nascent medical marijuana industry, meaning another likely delay in the…
Q quits Jan. 1 …update: quits today, will not run tomorrow
The Q Downtown Trolley Completes Holiday Plan Downtown Pensacola’s mode of free transportation completes its holiday plan on December 31, 2014. The Q, downtown’s lunchtime trolley service thanks all who used its…
Storm Water Advisory Team holds interactive workshop, Jan 6
Escambia County and the City of Pensacola will hold a joint Storm Water Advisory Team (SWAT) meeting beginning at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the Pensacola Bay Center, 201 East…
Jackson’s Steakhouse makes 2014 Golden Spoon Hall of Fame
Press Release: Jackson’s Steakhouse, Pensacola Florida was once again recently recognized as one of Florida’s best places to dine with Florida Trend’s 2014 Golden Spoon Hall of Fame award. The annual Golden…
350 Pensacola: Future of sustainable transportation in Northwest Florida
350 Pensacola hosts a presentation on the future of sustainable transportation in Northwest Florida. What: Long-range Transportation Planning for the Florida Panhandle Where: Bayview Senior Resource Center, 2000 E. Lloyd St., Pensacola…