Greyhound tracks are required to report to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation monthly on the deaths of dogs at their facilities. Since Jan. 1, Pensacola Greyhound Track has had…
Home Stretch for Florida Legislature committee meeting
By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida Before lawmakers returned to their districts for the last week before the 2014 legislative session begins, they capped off a week of discussions about…
Weekend buzz: DOJ, jail tax and reality tv on the beach
Week of Reckoning on the Jail The U.S. Department of Justice is coming to town to inspect the Escambia County Jail. This will be their first visit since the Board of County…
University of West Florida Upcoming Events, Feb. 23 – March 1
Inclusion Series Spotlight: Dr. Augusta Simon Date: Tuesday, Feb. 25 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Argonaut Athletic Club, UWF Field House Details: UWF alumna Dr. Augusta Simon will be the featured speaker during…
Florida Licensing on Wheels here, Feb. 25
The EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless reports the Florida Department of Highway Safety has a mobile unit which will be in our area to issue ‘on the spot’ FL ID Cards to…
FSU alum finds country’s oldest fort
In an announcement likely to rewrite the book on early colonization of the New World, two researchers this past week said they have discovered the oldest fortified settlement ever found in North…
Pensacola Camellia Club Celebrates 77th Year at Annual Banquet
Press Release: Did you ever wonder what camellia enthusiasts do when they get together? At the annual installation banquet of the Pensacola Camellia Club, they brought in lovely blooms for exhibit and…
League of Women Voters responds to proposed private school scholarship expansion
On Thursday, a massive expansion of Florida’s voucher system was filed in the state legislature, a plan that could defund public schools and divert millions of taxpayer dollars to private institutions with…
Gerald Celente talks about this being a transformative year
On Friday, I interviewed trends forecaster Gerald Celente. The gap between the haves and have-nots, protests around the world and political leaders out of touch with their constituents. “It’s madness,” said Celente….
Animal shelter Veterinarian resigns
Dr. Alphonso W. Steward, III gave a verbal resignation on Thursday, February 20th to Marilyn Wesley, Director of Community Affairs. Below is the email that Ms. Wesley sent to County Administration and…
Escambia County Animal Services Advisory Committee sets special meeting
The Escambia County Animal Services Advisory Committee has scheduled a special meeting for Thursday, February 27, at 5:30 p.m., and will be held at the West Florida Public Library System’s Main Library…
Blackwater Trail Series open for registration
Take part in one, two, or three of this Trail Run Series through beautiful, tree-lined forests of the Blackwater River State Park. Each race of the Trail Series challenges each participant while…
Town Hall meeting on ST Aerospace, Feb. 25
City Holds Public Meeting Regarding ST Aerospace Mobile, Inc. Project WHAT: The City of Pensacola welcomes the community to a public meeting to provide an opportunity to learn more about the ST…
INYR: Trends forecaster Gerald Celente on at 1pm
On IN Your Head Radio I will have today Gerald Celente, one of the foremost trends forecasters in the world. His magazine Trends Journal is the only magazine in the world that…
Attorney Patrick Emmanuel retires
After 67 years of dedication and commitment to the Pensacola community, Patrick G. Emmanuel has retired from the law firm of Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon. Mr. Emmanuel earned his law degree at…
City of Pensacola to hold public records workshop for media
City Invites Members of Press to One-Hour Workshop WHAT: The City of Pensacola invites members of the press to attend a one-hour workshop to gain knowledge of the City’s Public Records System,…
Vouchers are back on legislative agenda
By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida The “massive expansion” of Florida’s de facto voucher system promised by House Speaker Will Weatherford was filed Thursday, setting up what is expected to…
Groundswell Rising Film Screening with Craig Stevens, Feb. 22
Craig Stevens discusses hydraulic fracturing after a screening of Groundswell Rising, Protecting Our Children’s Air and Water. What: Groundswell Rising Film Screening with Craig Stevens Where: Bayview Resource Center, 2001 E. Lloyd…
Columbia Southern student awarded Olympic sportmanship honor
Tracy Barnes is enigma in today’s sports world. This elite athlete who has competed in the biathlon on a world-class level for the past 11 years did the unthinkable. She gave up…
Florida Senate split on in-state tuition for immigrants, according to Gaetz
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida Senate President Don Gaetz on Friday left open the possibility that the Legislature could approve giving undocumented immigrants in-state tuition rates, a priority of…