Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) has built a huge war chest for the Senate District 1 campaign over the last two years. His father, Don Gaetz, terms out of the Florida…
BP files Deepwater Horizon settlement agreement today
BP will file today its The $18.7 billion settlement agreement between the U.S. government, five states and BP over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The filing will be followed by…
School Superintendents want ‘incompletes’ on 2015 tests
Last week, the Florida School Boards Association questioned the reliability of the state’s school-accountability system. Its statement was triggered by this one from the state’s school superintendents’ association. Florida Association of District…
188th Mississippi Blues Trail marker to be unveiled
The Mississippi Blues Trail will unveil its 188th marker at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 302 Ruby Street in Cleveland. The marker, entitled Gospel and Blues, focuses on the relationships…
History: Wonderful City of Advantages…WCOA
This “Public Record” column was originally published July 10, 2010: The first radio station to broadcast in Pensacola was WCOA. It was an AM station that premiered just six years after the…
Escambia County Hires Veterans Services Officer
Press release: Escambia County is pleased to announce the hiring of Marvin Merillat as its veterans services officer. This position will be responsible for interviewing and counseling veterans and their dependents, and…
Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union rated 5-Stars for 85 consecutive quarters
Press release: Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union is proud to announce it has earned BauerFinancial’s 5-Star Superior rating for strength and security. A 5-Star Superior rating indicates that Gulf Winds Federal Credit…
Good news from Greater Pensacola Chamber, Oct. 4 edition
The Greater Pensacola Chamber shared these announcements from its partners. Partner News Saenger Theatre celebrates usher accomplishments and 7,480 volunteer hours at annual appreciation dinner Pot Roast & Pinot hosts five-course wine…
Good news for Gov. Scott, Oct. 4 edition
Governor Scott Awards Two Businesses with Governor’s Business Ambassador Award On September 29, 2015, in News Releases, by Staff TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott recognized the following individuals with the Governor’s…
Making a play of your own or need of a Halloween costume?
The Pensacola Little Theatre is holding a yard sale of costumes and accessories on Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a plastic grocery bag and fill it for…
‘Pensacola Speaks’ shares good news, Oct. 3 edition
On ‘Pensacola Speaks,’ we had several great interviews this past week. Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival – website Like the marriage between the lyrics and the melody of a song, the marriage between…
Good news from the blog, Oct. 3 edition
Autism Pensacola to be featured on PBS, Oct. 3 Written by Rick Outzen on 27 September 2015 WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, has received word from “American Graduate Day 2015†producers…