By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Health regulators will almost certainly delay a rule that will eventually create the framework for the state’s new medical marijuana industry after an outcry…
WEAR anchor compares weight of fossil to a dozen African-Americans
On WEAR TV morning show, the reporter compares the weight of dinosaur fossil to weight of a “dozen African-Americans.” What century are we living in? What the heck is going on at…
A cautious optimism prevails at child protection summit
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA New money, a new leader and a sweeping new law had Florida’s child-welfare professionals and foster parents feeling cautiously optimistic at their annual gathering…
The 8th Annual Greater Good Festival Comes to Downtown Pensacola
The 2014 Greater Good Festival organizers are excited to announce that this year’s festival will be held in Historic Downtown Pensacola at the Community Maritime Park (CMP). Greater Good Festival Founder Ric…
Bare appointed to FLC vice chairmanship
Press Release: Councilman Charles Bare Appointed to Serve as Vice Chairman of the Florida League of Cities Transportation and Intergovernmental Relations Policy Committee The Florida League of Cities has appointed Pensacola City…
Halliburton offers $1.1 billion settlement
It didn’t take long for the Halliburton Company, one of three parties (BP, Transocean and Halliburton) responsible for the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill disaster to agree to a settlement offer — $1.1…
City Chief Information Officer heads to West Palm Beach
Press Release: Pensacola CIO Jones accepts position in West Palm Beach Paul Jones, the City of Pensacola’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), has accepted a position as CIO for the Palm Beach County…
McDonnell verdict exposes a system that puts privleged few above the rest of us
In 2012, Va. Governor Bob McDonnell spoke at a campaign rally for Mitt Romney on the deck of The Fish House. Today McDonnell and his wife were guilty of public corruption. According…
BP is not happy
From its website: BP strongly disagrees with the decision issued today by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and will immediately appeal to the United States Court…
PSA/Visit Pensacola Launch runningpensacola.com
The Pensacola Sports Association and Visit Pensacola are pleased to introduce a brand new website and resource for the Pensacola running community – www.runningpensacola.com. The goal of the website is to provide…
Florida will have $336 million surplus next year
State lawmakers will have about $336 million extra in the budget year that begins next July, according to a draft state report issued late Wednesday. The Long-Range Financial Outlook, an annual report,…
Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law in BP trial
Here is the summary of U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier’s conclusions (a link to the full document is below) The Court’s conclusions relative to the Phase One trial are summarized below: 611….
Judge rules BP acted with gross negligence in 2010 oil disaster
Bloomberg is reporting that U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier had ruled that BP acted with gross negligence in setting off the biggest offshore oil spill in U.S. history, writing his opinion, “BP’s…
Born Learning Trail ribbon cutting at Legion Field, Sept. 10
The Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County and City of Pensacola Neighborhood Services Department will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Born Learning Trail at Legion Field, part of the Theophalis…
Hayward to sign airport development lease next week
From City Hall: City to hold meeting on aerospace lease, signing ceremony and press event to follow Mayor Ashton Hayward has called a special meeting of the Pensacola City Council for September…
Anonymous robo calls to cell phones could have hefty fine
The Federal Communications Commission regulates calling cell phones with robos. Cell phones can’t be called from automated dialers and no recorded messages. A source told me that a phone firm a few…
County should investigate illegal campaign tactics in District 2
During the GOP primary for Escambia County Commission District 2, voters received repeatedly automated phone calls attacking challenger Doug Underhill. The calls did not identify who paid for the phone calls. Then…
Poll shows Scott has a lead over Crist
TIMES/UF POLL SHOWS SCOTT WITH LEAD Little more than two months before Election Day, a new poll shows Republican Gov. Rick Scott with a 5-point lead over Democratic challenger Charlie Crist. The…
Legislative panel questions proposed pot rule
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A legislative panel that plays a key role in overseeing state agencies has joined the chorus of critics seeking changes to a proposed soup-to-nuts…
Blue Wahoos Groundskeeper Wins League Honors
The Southern League announced Ray Sayre, Director of Sports Turf Management for the Blue Wahoos, is this year’s Groundskeeper of the Year, as selected by the league’s field managers and umpires. Sayre…