Yesterday, I posted a November 2012 letter (ObjectionbySheriff ) from Sheriff David Morgan to Interim County Administrator Larry Newsom. At the time, the county commission was poised to rehire George Touart as…
BP loses appeal, must start paying business claims
Yesterday the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans refused to reconsider its decision that businesses do not have to prove they were directly harmed by the oil…
Tickets Now On Sale for 6th Annual Life’s a Dance
Fred Astaire Dance Studio Pensacola presents a star-studded evening of dance at the 6th Annual Life’s a Dance benefiting Covenant Hospice at the Saenger Theatre Pensacola on Friday, June 20 at 7…
Jazz Jam, June 2
Who: Jazz Society of Pensacola presents What: Jazz Jam When: Monday, June 2, 6:30 PM. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) Where: La Brisa, 51 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze, 850-932-8638 Details: Roger…
The Three-Step Process to FEMA Disaster Assistance
Florida survivors who sustained property damage or loss from the recent severe storms, tornadoes and flooding should apply for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency — even if you have…
Trial puts redistricting under microscope
By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida A high-stakes trial that could decide the future of the state’s congressional districts began Monday in Tallahassee, as a Republican political consultant testified that…
Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union presents Manna Food Pantries with check for $146,465
From Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union: We did it! The community did it! Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union raised $146,465 through the Gulf Winds Manna Relief Fund for Manna Food Pantries. After…
Escambia County Long Term Recovery Group forming, May 21 meeting
Over 6,000 families in our community have already registered for FEMA assistance to help them recover from the Spring 2014 flood. If past experience is an indicator, over 600 of those families…
Pensacola area named Top 10 Destination list
Pensacola has made it onto ConventionSouth magazine’s 2014 Top 10 list of the “South’s Five-Star Destinations for Military & Public Service Groups.†The cities on the list were chosen for their all-American…
Innovation Awards: Deadline moved to June 15
The Innovation Awards application deadline has been extended to June 15, 2014, due to the recent historic flooding in Northwest Florida. High-tech companies have a little more time to get their big…
Sheriff warned county not to rebuild CBD basement in 2012
Sheriff David Morgan warned Interim County Administrator Larry Newsom in November 2012 not to restore the basement of the Central Booking Detention building to ‘pre-flood conditions, without any safeguards against flooding” or…
Former administrator files suit against the city of Pensacola
Former City Administrator Bill Reynolds has filed a lawsuit in circuit court against the city of Pensacola over his firing in July 2013. Reynolds is asking for his PTO (paid personal time…
Forum: The Impact of a Living Minimum Wage, May 28
The Pensacola Area Coffee Party and the League of Women Voters of the Pensacola Bay Area present a Public Forum: “The Impact of a Living Minimum Wage:” Wednesday, May 28, 2013 6:30…
United Way: Weekend update
Resources/Information for Case Managers to Share: NEW: Two weeks past initial flooding, survivors are coping with stress amid the cleanup process. The Lakeview Center which is onsite at the FEMA Disaster Recovery…
University of West Florida Upcoming Events, May 18-24
Terrorism and Cyber Security: Implications for Private and Public Institutions Date: Monday, May 19 Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Location: UWF Conference Center Details: The UWF College of Business Executive Mentor Program…
A teacher speaks out: ‘A’ penalty for schools
We received this viewpoint via email. The author asked to be anonymous out of fear of repercussions. I’m running it because it expresses concerns without attacking any one person or persons. For…
Leadership Pensacola to Unveil Renovated Playroom at Sacred Heart Hospital
The Pensacola Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) Class of 2014 will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for, and blessing of, the renovated playroom at The Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart on Tuesday, May…
United Way: Thursday, May 15 evening update
U Contributions continue to come in through www.helpNWFLrecover.org NEW: United Way of Okaloosa/Walton dropped off the money they collected in last Friday’s all day radio/tele-thon. New totals with the disaster fund are…
USO NWFL holds Memorial Day crawfish boil for troops
In celebration of Military Appreciation Month, the USO of Northwest Florida aboard NAS Pensacola is hosting a Crawfish Boil on Memorial Day, May 26, 2014 for our local service men and women….
Roads, Inc. of Northwest Florida hit with $4.25 million judgment
The family of the late Nathian Guy prevailed this week in its lawsuit against Roads, Inc. of Northwest Florida and was awarded a judgment of $4.25 million by a jury in local…