U.S Chemical Safety Board: faulty blowout preventer caused Deepwater Horizon blast, leaves other rigs vulnerable (animation)
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board has found that the Deepwater Horizon explosion was due to a Blowout Preventer that failed due to an unrecognized pipe…
Monday is deadline for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits
Residents of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties who were unemployed as a result of the April 28 to May 6, 2014, severe storms and flooding,…
Bare offers his proposed charter revisions
Proposed Charter Revisions for Workshop Prepared by Charles Bare Issue 1: Powers and Duties Summary: The text referring to powers and duties for…
Pensacola City Council to explore charter amendments, June 16
The Pensacola City Council will hold a workshop on Monday, June 16, 2014 beginning at 10 a.m., Hagler Mason Conference Room, 2nd Floor of City…
See ‘Big Hex,’ IHMC running robot (video)
This video documents IHMC’s work on the HexRunner project. Designed and built in late 2013 to demonstrate key fast-running robotic balance and control principals at…
FDOT to Hold Public Meeting Regarding Pensacola Bay Bridge, June 10
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a public hearing concerning the replacement of the Pensacola Bay Bridge on Tuesday, June 10, 5:30 p.m….
Both Sides Confident As Redistricting Trial Ends
By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service Of Florida A historic challenge to the congressional districts drawn by state lawmakers two years ago is now in…
Natural gas battle between Century and Pensacola heating up
The Town of Century is locked in a battle with Pensacola Energy Services, the city of Pensacola’s gas utility. PES has been providing natural gas…
Chain Reaction: Summer Volunteer Opportunities for Local Teens
Press Release: Attention all parents of high school students: School is finally out and Chain Reaction, Pensacola’s only teen volunteer organization, has many different opportunities…
Bowl for Kids’ Sake, June 21
Bowl for Kids’ Sake to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters presented by The Bear Family Foundation, Wind Creek Hospitality and WEAR TV3 & WFGX My…
Summer with Shakespeare
Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company announces three Shakespeare Camps Three evil witches help Macbeth commit the murder in his heart. Joan of Arc leads the French…
EPA National Contingency Plan and the Gulf of Mexico: A Talk by Riki Ott, June 10
Dr. Riki Ott brings her expertise to Pensacola to discuss ways we can strengthen oil spill prevention and response. What: EPA National Contingency Plan and…
Superintendent failing to meet the goals he set for himself
Superintendent Malcolm Thomas has six goals for himself. He is completing his sixth year in office. He has done well on two of them. The…
More Than $7 Million in SBA Disaster Loans Approved in Florida
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved more than $7 million in Disaster Assistance Loans for residents in Florida affected by the severe storms, tornadoes,…
Art Night on the Bayfront tonight
Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille and the Pensacola Museum of Art wanted to help spotlight some of Pensacola’s best areas, the end of Palafox Pier,…
Mother of Jail Victim 14 addresses County Commission
Here is the speech that Ms. Coburn read to the Board of County Commissioners during its open forum yesterday afternoon: Good afternoon my name is…
Bare drops out of mayoral race
Press release from Councilman Bare: Today, Pensacola City Council Member Charles Bare withdrew from the Mayor’s race so that he could better focus on his…
Jazz Gumbo, June 16
Who: Jazz Society of Pensacola presents What: Jazz Gumbo featuring Joe Occhipinti’s Big Band When: Monday, June 16, 6:30 PM. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)…
Former Blue Angels commanding officer reprimanded
U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs has issued an press release on the outcome of the Navy’s investigation of a former commanding officer of the Blue…
Paddle For Humanity seeks sponsors
Waterman’s Paddle For Humanity (WPFH) has confirmed its 2014 event locations, adding Pensacola Beach to this years lineup for the standup paddle board event series….
