Buzz: Pensacola crime lab under scrunity
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement late Friday announced, according to the Orlando Sentinel, that evidence tampering has been found at the agency’s laboratory in…
UWF names first football coach
The University of West Florida has named Pete Shinnick the first football head coach in the program’s history. Shinnick will be available for media questions…
Florida GI Bill seeks to make state more military friendly
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Pitching an aggressive state “GI Bill,” Republican legislative leaders want to attract more military veterans to the…
Petition for Mayor Ashton Hayward to repeal no blanket ordinance gets over 1200 signatures
This petition by Rev. Nathan Monk has gotten over 1,200 signatures: For the first time in recent memory, parts of Florida will be under a…
Interview with Steve Williams on new YMCA location
Yesterday, I interviewed Steve Williams, board president of Northwest Florida YMCA, on IN Your Head Radio. He talks about his board’s decision to build its…
Final Winter Storm 2014 Update – Thursday Evening
Conditions on all major roads and bridges in Escambia County have improved to allow for normal traffic flow in most areas. The Florida Department of…
Bob Sikes Bridge open
GULF BREEZE: The Bob Sykes Bridge is now open Both directions. www.nixle.us/8C7ZA Reply with a friends # to forward – Posted using BlogPress from my…
Pensacola Bay Bridge open
GULF BREEZE: Pensacola Bay Bridge in now open Northbound. Southbound will be another 15 minutes. Drive with caution www.nixle.us/8C7XW – Posted using BlogPress from my…
IN Your Head Radio starts at 11:30
Took the Garcon Point Bridge and Hwy 90 to get to the studio – 2 hours on the road. We will talk about the YMCA,…
House of Sticks: Everything in Moderation
Remember that old line our parents used to throw at us before we engaged in a little beer drinking? The concept certainly applies to the…
Rick Scott hits his goal of half million in tax cuts
Statement from John B. Zumwalt, III – Florida TaxWatch Chairman: “I am encouraged that the Governor’s proposed budget contains several Florida TaxWatch cost-savings recommendations. This…
New Tax Watch study looks at value of economic development projects for local communities
The new Florida TaxWatch Report, “Diversifying Florida’s Economy Through Local Economic Development”, has an impact analysis of common economic development projects. It focuses on three…
Update: Airport opens today at 11 am
From the City of Pensacola: Pensacola International Airport will open at 11:00 a.m.
Winter Storm Thursday Morning Update #1
Below freezing temperatures last night kept roads, bridges and overpasses throughout the County icy and dangerous for motorists. As temperatures warm during the day, conditions…
Escambia County administrator interviews are postponed
Today, the Escambia Board of County Commissioners was to hold its one-on-one, private interviews with the five finalists for the county administrator position. In the…
Just in case you were wondering, Three Mile and Bob Sikes bridges are still closed
Just got a text from the City of Gulf Breeze. Maybe by noon they will open.
Baptist Health Care sends out its schedule
Baptist Health Care is pleased to provide the following updates regarding services: Andrews Institute Closed today, reopening noon on Thursday. Baptist Hospital Outpatient…
Non-Profit Agency Closures extended due to Inclement Winter Weather Conditions
United Way of Escambia County shares that the following agency partners will be closed or decreasing operations as noted due to ice on the roadways…
Pensacola State College will reopen on Friday
PSC Closure Update: Due to continued inclement weather, all Pensacola State College campuses and centers will be closed Thursday, Jan. 30. Pensacola State will resume…
Winter Storm January 2014 – Wednesday Afternoon Update
Escambia County Public Safety officials are currently monitoring impacts to our area from Winter Storm 2014. The Escambia County Emergency Operations Center remains at a…
