Wahoos final report to CMPA tells how much team paid in 2012
Blue Wahoos have released their annual report for the Community Maritime Park Associates Board of Trustees. The awards that the team and its management have…
PYP to vote on its URAC recommendations
The new game in town is “Waiting for Ashton.” It consists of giving him a report, having a press conference and then waiting for the…
School Board approves funds for deputies in elementary schools. Sigh, Okaloosa not Escambia
While Superintendent Malcolm Thomas is forming a task force on school safety, Okaloosa County is moving rapidly ahead on putting deputies in its elementary schools….
Final Environmental-Seat Lists
Escambia County has released the final list of nominees for the environmental representative on the RESTORE Act advisory committee. A finalized list of organizations which…
Work, It’s For the Dogs
The Escambia County Commission will consider this week if two contract kennel technician positions should be changed from contract to full-time jobs. Currently the county…
Buzz: YMCA may replace Maritime Museum
I’m hearing that the downtown YMCA may be relocated to Maritime Park. There has been a concerted effort to find a suitable,high-traffic replacement for the…
West is hiring tomorrow, Jan. 15
West, a leading provider of technology-driven communication services, recently announced plans to hire new, part-time Sales/Care Associates in Pensacola. To support its hiring efforts, West…
Lewis Bear appointed to Enterprise Florida Board
Press Release: Senate President Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) has announced the appointments of Senator Nancy C. Detert (R-Venice) and Lewis Bear Jr. to the Enterprise Florida…
And the Nominees Are …
With this afternoon’s deadline approaching, Escambia County has released an updated list of nominees for the RESTORE advisory committee’s environmental seat. A list of organizations…
League Pushes Elections Reform
As election supervisors across the state request that Gov. Rick Scott and state legislators reassess election laws, the League of Women Voters of Florida are…
Pensacola Cordova Rotary Club raises $5,000 for Charity
The Pensacola Cordova Rotary Club recently hosted its Third Annual “Pancakes with Santa†fundraiser. More than 200 people attended the event to enjoy a pancake…
Old University Mall site lands Burlington, Toys R Us. Opens Fall 2013
Press Release: Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), the world’s leading retail real estate company, announced a host of new tenants today for the redeveloped University…
Person Wanted in Charges from Belair Rd Shooting
Press Release: Escambia County Investigators are asking for helping locating Kwamane Q. Silas, 22, of Pensacola, FL. Silas is no longer just wanted for questioning,…
Lowes is hiring. Apply online. Interviews Jan 17 PSC
Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores are hiring. Job interviews are Thursday, Jan. 17 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Pensacola State College –Main Campus Amos Performance…
Buzz: Scott wanted Board members who pledged no tuition increases
Florida Gov. Rick Scott appointed last Thursday five members to the Board of Governors of the State University System. Our sources are telling us that…
Arrest Made in Belair Rd Shooting.
Escambia County Investigators arrested Freddie D. Fountain, 23, of Pensacola on January 11, 2013 for 2 counts of attempted homicide in the shooting which occurred…
Thank you, Bette Hooten. New downtown library long-time dream
West Florida Public Library Board of Trustees President, Bette Hooten, displayed our newspaper during her remarks at the dedication for the renovated and expanded downtown…
Three men sought in connection with Belair shootings found
Escambia County Investigators have located 3 of the 6 people wanted for questioning in the Belair Rd homicide. Gregory Clarke, Rodney Overstreet, and Jeremiah Andrews…
Pensacola International Airport: Traffic up slightly for December
From the airport newsletter: In December, Pensacola International Airport regained 1 percent more seat capacity over December 2011. Total enplanements for December 2012 were up…
Evers and the Clays
Local lawmakers sat center stage last night as government officials and citizens bent their ears on a variety of topics. The Escambia County State Legislative…
