Commissioners Consider Cap Increase
The Escambia County Commission today will consider increasing its caps on electric and natural gas franchise fees. If this morning’s work session was any indication,…
Teachers helping teachers, first year declared success
by Shelby Smithey… During a special workshop agenda Thursday, Sept. 13, the Escambia County School Board heard an update on a new mentoring program that…
Buzz: First Cirque du Soleil show sold out
I heard over the weekend that the first show for Cirque du Soleil’s Saltimbanco which has its last southeast performances at Pensacola Civic Center November…
The Moral Dimension of Hunger
By Mike Clifford, Florida News Connection… TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Recent polls show major public opposition to cutting food assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition…
Weather forecast is beautiful for Deluna Fest
The weather reports say it will be sunny and mild for Sept. 21, 22 and 23. Now is the time to buy your tickets.
Upcoming Issues for Council
While the Pensacola City Council had a relatively light agenda during its regular meeting yesterday, the board did offer a preview of upcoming issues. Council…
Impact 100 announces finalists
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a local women’s philanthropy group, is pleased to announce the 10 grant finalists selected for 2012. Seven of these 10…
ARC Gateway hit by theft
More than $4000 in stolen lawn equipment and tools taken from ARC Gateway’s Pollak Industries Pensacola, Fla. – A theft over the weekend at Pollak…
Starting Down the RESTORE Road
The Escambia County Commission started down a long road this morning. It is a road potentially paved with many millions in treasure. When the federal…
Rising Star in Kelsey video
A IN Rising Star is in the latest music video by Kelsey – 10,000 Bombs. Here is her email. Dear Rick, If you don’t remember…
Candy (formerly of TK 101) joins Cat Country 98.7 morning show
Long-time favorite Pensacola area radio personality Candy Ruddy has joined Cat Country 98.7. Candy has worked as an on-air personality in Pensacola for the past…
Council’s Revenge
If summer was the hunt, last night’s second public budget hearing was the kill. After a season of foreplay, the Pensacola City Council was ready…
The Randy Conversation
The parameters of a discussion regarding Escambia County Administrator Randy Oliver’s contract remain a mystery. The county commission is scheduled to take up the matter…
Marco Rubio named Dirty Air Villain
WASHINGTON (September 12, 2012) – A total of 193 House members and 39 Senators are rated as “Dirty Air Villains†in a new analysis by…
City Budget Process sets stage for final public hearing
The clock is ticking for the Pensacola City Council’s approval of the 2012-13 budget. Tonight is the second budget hearing. Here is the history of…
New Coastkeeper hired
The Emerald Coastkeeper, Inc. Board of Directors has selected Sava Varazo to be its new Coastkeeper. Varazo is a scientist that has 35 years environmental…
Beach Clean Up
Grab your gloves and garbage bags, it’s that time of year again. Volunteers will soon descend on local beaches in an effort to clear them…
Wahoos sweep awards,named top organization in Southern League
MARIETTA, GA – The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs has announced the Pensacola Blue Wahoos as the Don Mincher Organization of the Year and…
Santa Rosa sends in its bill for Isaac
The following estimates were submitted to the State Emergency Operations Center for damage to county and municipal property: Hurricane Isaac Public Property Damage Estimates Santa…
Buzz: Why discuss county administrator’s contract now?
At the request of an unnamed county commissioner, Escambia County Attorney Alison Rogers has placed on the agenda for the BCC Committee of the Whole…
