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PIEDMONT AREA UPDATE The following addresses in the Piedmont Road area now have normal sewer service: 2090 Galt Road 4160 Piedmont Road 4200 Piedmont Road…

WKRG interviewed Malissa Purifoy, who was released from the jail the day before the explosion. Purifoy said, “For a couple of days we had smelled…

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration…

About 30 people gathered Tuesday night for the “Justice For All People” meeting at Powerhouse Assembly of God to share their stories and problems since…

Governor Rick Scott announced today that the State of Florida received a Presidential Declaration to provide federal assistance to counties impacted by the severe storms…

Effective immediately, the precautionary boil water notice issued for ECUA customers located on the following streets has been lifted: Hallmark Dr. from Hightower Rd. to…

For days, we have been searching of photos that show flooding at the Central Booking Detention Center. County officials have said that it was a…

First City Art Center (FCAC) is reigniting its HOT GLASS, COLD BREW (HGCB) Flower Power Edition on Fri., May 9, 2014, from 5 p.m. to…

The Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) and organizers of the Palafox Wine Walk announced today half the proceeds from the May Wine Walk will benefit Manna…

“Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014” On Friday May 2, Senate Bill 1030 ER passed the Senate floor with veto-proof majorities. SB 1030 was approved…

A new U.S. government report released today finds that climate change is having a broad impact on both weather and the economy. The third National…

Quint Studer sent a letter to the Pensacola City Council on Monday, May 5 in support of the proposed fish hatchery at Bruce Beach. He…

Piedmont Sewer Service Update: The flow of wastewater for most of the Piedmont area is now being collected normally by the existing gravity sewer, after…

The Palafox Wine Walk is an exclusive, one of a kind experience allowing guests to sample newly released wines from boutique vendors while strolling between…

Farm Share, Rep. Mike Hill and Rep. Doug Broxson Host Disaster Relief Food Distribution for the Gulf Breeze Flood Victims Farm Share is partnering with…

I went through our reports from last spring and summer on the Department of Justice report, the Escambia County Sheriff’s budget request to meet that…

Roger Villines, trumpeter and director of the Pensacola State College Jazz Ensemble, leads the session, with a great professional “house band”:Burt Kimberl (piano), Steve Gilmore…

Governor Rick Scott has sent a letter to President Barack Obama asking that the president make a “major disaster declaration for Escambia and Santa Rosa…

AP reporters Melissa Nelson-Gabriel and Tamara Lush wrote today about the long history of problems at the Escambia County Jail: Florida jail that exploded had…

This letter was sent by UWF President Judy Bense to her faculty and staff: Dear Campus Community, I wish to extend my well wishes to…