From this week’s edition of the Independent News Eric Stevenson has been busy since the early hours of Wednesday, April 30. The criminal defense attorney has been trying to help his clients…
ACE issues Request for Proposals for marketing and promoton for Fall Art and Culture Festival
Art, Culture and Entertainment, Inc. (ACE) announced the Request For Proposals (RFP) for the marketing and promotion of a multi-day fall art and cultural festival to be held in November. The mission…
Mayor Hayward sends out details on FEMA Individual Assistance
ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS The Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial help or direct services to those who have necessary expenses and serious needs if they are unable to meet…
AP: State attorney says charges are possible in jail blast
Melissa Nelson-Gabriel, AP reporter for Northwest Florida, is doing a great job covering the April 29 explosion at the Escambia County Central Booking and Detention Center. Her interview will State Attorney Bill…
Escambia Extension Services Temporarily Relocated
The Escambia County Extension Services office, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment, has been temporarily relocated due to flood damage. Extension staff are at the following locations: · 4-H and Expanded Food and Nutrition…
County restricts attorney access to client hurt in the jail blast
Attorneys have reported to the Independent News that Escambia County has placed restrictions on them meeting with clients that were hurt in the April 29 explosion at the county-run Central Booking and…
More streets in Piedmont Road area return to normal sewer service
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 4210 Piedmont Road 4209 Piedmont Road 4221…
Inmates tell WKRG about smell of gas days before blast
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 a gas smell and we complained to…
United Way: Federal Aid Programs for the State of Florida Declaration
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 issued for Florida. Assistance for Affected Individuals…
Families beg for more medical care for loved ones hurt in jail blast
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 the Escambia County Central Booking and Detention…
President issues declaration for Individual Assistance
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 and flooding April 28 – May 6,…
Precautionary Boil Water Notice for Piedmont area lifted
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 Tronjo Rd. Piedmont Rd. from Galt Rd….
New photos show the flooding at Central Booking and Detention Center
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 little over two feet deep in the…
Hot Glass, Cold Brew, May 9, for storm recovery
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 9 p.m. at 1060 N. Guillemard St….
Palafox Wine Walk to benefit Manna Food Pantries
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 Food Pantries. In light of the extensive…
Victory for RayAnn Moseley and Caring Florida
“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 by a vote of 30-9 in the…
National Climate Assessment report links flooding, other conditions, to climate change
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 Climate Assessment (NCA) focuses on the U.S….
Studer Supports Fish Hatchery
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 wanted to clear up his position on…
Update on Piedmont
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 major emergency repairs over the weekend. Residents…
Palafox Wine Walk, May 10
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 some of the best shops on Palafox….