Open Books Bookstore and Prison Book Project is hosting Richard Craig Hurt for a reading and book signing for his newly published book, “A Wounded Angel” on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 7-8…
April 30 jail explosion photos
These photos of the Central Booking & Detention Center came from the files of ATF and the state attorney’s office. They were taken May 1 after the explosion.
On WCOA this morning
I’m filling in for Jim Sanborn on WCOA 1370 AM today and tomorrow from 6-7 am.
Surveillance video of April 30 jail explosion
Inweekly publishes this week “When Everything Went Black” – its article on the ATF report on the April 30 explosion of the Central Booking & Detention Facility. With the help of the…
Angel of Hope Candlelight Service, Dec. 6
The Gulf Breeze Chapter of the Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Group, a local support group for parents who are dealing with the loss of a baby, will host a candlelight memorial…
Stirling Properties expands into Pensacola
Covington-based Stirling Properties has opened an office in Pensacola, the company’s first Florida location. The privately held company was founded in 1975 and has 10 locations. Stirling is manages and leases SunTrust…
Clear the Kennels this weekend
The Escambia County Animal Shelter is hosting a Clear the Kennels Event hoping to find a home for every animal for the Holidays. Any coverage you can offer to help these animals…
Ingram chosen to chair House Transportation Subcommittee
House Speaker Steve Crisafulli (R-Merritt Island) today announced his choice of Representative Clay Ingram (R-Pensacola) to serve as Chairman of the House Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee for the 2014-2016 Legislative…
Miracles do happen
I visited Duwayne this morning. He was sitting up, alert, laughing and ready to get going again. Except for the bandages around his head, you would not know that he had been…
Duwayne update: Surgery went well
At little before 6 p.m., Duwayne Escobedo came out of surgery. The tumor, the size of the tip of a small finger, was removed and the brain “shifted” immediately back into a…
Von Trapps perform with Sinfonia, Dec. 12
Sinfonia Gulf Coast will present its popular annual holiday concert, “Orchestral Holiday†on Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Destiny Worship Center. This year’s performance features the world-beloved The von Trapps…
Blue Wahoos get new manager
The Cincinnati Reds today announced Pat Kelly will be the new manager for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. With over 20 years of managerial experience, Kelly led the Bakersfield Blaze, the former Class…
Area adds 2,700 jobs in October
Pensacola area adds jobs in October Leisure, hospitality leads industry sectors in growth By RICK HARPER, Ph.D. rharper@uwf.edu The metro area jobs report for October was released on Nov. 21 by the…
Rising Star nominations sought
We are looking for Rising Stars. To qualify for the award, the nominee must live, work or go to school in Escambia or Santa Rosa counties and be younger than age 35…
Pray for Duwayne
Our former editor Duwayne Escobedo (2001-08) is undergoing brain surgery this morning. Last Tuesday evening, Duwayne had a seizure. The MRI revealed a brain tumor that the doctors will be removing this…
Over 99 percent of BP claims are accurate
An independent audit has revealed that more than 99 percent of the claims processed under BP’s settlement from its 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill are correct. The findings undermine BP’s efforts…
Mayor Ashton Hayward: ‘We’re going to continue to do amazing things’
Mayor Ashton Hayward, Council members Larry Johnson, Sherri Myers and Brian Spencer were all sworn into office yesterday. After several rounds of voting, Andy Terhaar beat out Jewel Cannada-Wynn to become the…
Christmas classic returns to Pensacola Saenger
The Saenger Theatre is bringing classic movies back to the big screen, holiday-style! Everyone’s favorite classic holiday movie “It’s A Wonderful Life,†will be shown on Monday, December 22 at 6:30 p.m….
First Amendment Foundation celebrates open government victories
The First Amendment Foundation reports that open government advocates experienced some significant victories in Florida in the past 10 days, including two favorable court rulings and a settlement ordering open government training…
Wedgewood relief closer, but resolution could take another six months
Willie Lawrence, a World War II and Korean War veteran, was out of breath when walked up to podium, as was Lafanette Soles-Woods when she also took the same long steps from…