Press Release: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 – 4:00pm Effective immediately, in response to bacteriological sampling, the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) is issuing a health alert for the following…
The Choral Society of Pensacola’s 2014-15 season opens with Beatles Legacy, Oct. 25
The Choral Society of Pensacola’s 2014-15 Season opens with a concert titled “Beatles Legacy” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2014. The concert takes place in the beautiful First United Methodist…
Foo Foo Festival brings 12 days of culture to Pensacola
For 12 days in November, visitors to Pensacola—known for the most beautiful beaches in the nation—can extend their enjoyment to Foo Foo Festival, with a dizzying schedule of events. What is Foo…
Chamber sends letter in support of proposed renovation of old PNJ building
Letter sent by Chamber President Jerry Maygarden to Mayor Ashton Hayward and the Pensacola City Council: Mr. Mayor, Honorable Council Members, I am writing to you to express the Chamber’s support of…
UWF students engage in the nation’s largest annual day of service
In observance of Sept. 11, 2001, University of West Florida students are participating in this year’s 9/11 National Day of Service by volunteering their time at eight local area nonprofit organizations. The…
‘Just One Day’ Public Animal Adoption event today, Noon-4 p.m.
The Escambia County Animal Shelter is hosting a public animal adoption event, “Just One Day,†today from 12 to 4 p.m., at the Animal Shelter located at 200 W. Fairfield Drive. Just…
Regulators take another shot at pot rules
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA State regulators have hurriedly released a revamped framework for Florida’s new medical-marijuana industry, making minor changes after a legislative panel shredded an earlier attempt….
Finally a teacher refuses to give standardize test
The Gainesville Sun reports today that Susan Bowles, Alachua County kindergarten teacher with 26 years of education experience, has taken a stand against what she says is unnecessary standardized testing. Let’s hope…
Pensacola City Council approves VT Mobile Aerospace agreement
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward was joined this afternoon by the Pensacola City Council to sign a lease with VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc. (VT MAE), which will establish a maintenance, repair, and…
The Arc Gateway CEO Announces Retirement
Chief Executive Officer of The Arc Gateway, Charles Brewer, has announced that he will retire from the organization at the end of the year. I’ve had the privilege of working with many…
Taste of the Beach needs volunteers
The Pensacola Beach Chamber, organizers of Taste of the Beach, needs volunteers to assist with the festival slated for September 20 and 21. Volunteers can greet guests, sell drinks and work in…
Friends of West Florida Public Library to hold Big Fall Book Sale September 26, 27 & 28
Friends of West Florida Public Library, a non-profit support organization of the West Florida Public Library, will hold its Big Fall Book Sale and Silent Auction September 26, 27 & 28 at…
Escambia County pledges to cooperate with grand jury
From the Escambia County Public Information Office: Escambia County is in receipt of a press release from the State Attorney’s Office for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida. The release announced the…
State attorney to take jail explosion investigation to grand jury
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that the Office of the State Attorney has completed its review of the facts and circumstances leading up to and immediately following the explosion at the…
Blue Wahoos recap third season
· The Blue Wahoos had fantastic attendance for the third straight year, even topping last year’s total attendance. In 2014, the Wahoos total attendance was 311,687, which bested last year’s attendance by…
West Florida libraries closed for software migration, Sept 22-23
Press Release: All West Florida Public Library System (WFPL) locations will be closed to the public on Monday, September 22, and Tuesday, September 23. During this time the libraries will undergo a…
Letter from Gulf Breeze Mayor on her retirement
On Friday Gulf Breeze Mayor Beverly Zimmern announced that she would not seek another term. Her current term will end in December. Mayor Zimmern sent out this message to the Gulf Breeze…
More a Mason-Dixon Florida poll
As I reported yesterday Republican Gov. Rick Scott and Democratic challenger Charlie Crist remain locked in a tight race for governor, with Scott holding a narrow 43%-41% lead statewide among likely Florida…
Ethics reform fight in Tallahassee
Last meeting, the Pensacola City Council rejected Councilwoman Sherri Myers’ effort to strengthen the city’s code of ethics. In Tallahassee, citizens are pushing a charter amendment to establish a city ethics officer…
New Poll: Scott 43, Crist 41, Wyllie 4
From Political Fix Florida: Gov. Rick Scott is topping Democrat Charlie Crist by a 43-41 margin with Libertarian Adrian Wyllie getting 4 percent, according to a Mason Dixon poll commissioned by WSCV…