Do you know these men? Wanted for questioning in Belair shootings

These men are wanted for questioning in the Belair shootings last night. If you have any information about this crime or the below listed people…

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The Green Seat

Escambia County has issued a list of organizations that have, to date, met the qualifications to participate in the selection of an environmental representative to…

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My column makes Miami Herald Op-ed page

My Florida Voices column -“Come on, Gov. Scott, drop the scare tactics” – was run in the Miami Herald Opinion page today. Please like on…

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Official report on Belair/Montclair shootings. Suspects sought

Press Release: On January 10, 2013 about 10:10 p.m., deputies responded to a shots fired disturbance in the 700 block of Belair Rd. When deputies…

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Poll: Hillary beats Jeb, Rubio and Ryan in 2016

The newest national poll by Public Policy Polling shows Hillary Clinton with a wide lead both among Democratic primary voters and against most of the…

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Another shooting in Montclair area last night. One dead, others in hospital

I got a phone call last night from readers in the Montclair about shootings were reported at different locations along Belair Road around after 10…

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Flu activity is increasing

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that Florida is one of 29 states that have been classified as having “high” flu-like activity this year….

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AT&T gives $50K to UWF BEST Robotics Hub

Press Release: Continuing its dedication to the University of West Florida and BEST Robotics, AT&T presented a $50,000 contribution to support the Emerald Coast BEST…

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Southwest Greenway Grows

The newest section of the Southwest Greenway will open next week. This portion of the trail is located along the north bank of Jones Creek….

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Stafford to testify before Senate Ethics and Elections Committee

Escambia County Supervisor of Elections, David Stafford, past president of the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections, scheduled to testify next Monday before the…

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Neighboorhood Revitalization Grant

City of Pensacola press release:   Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward was on hand Wednesday as Wells Fargo awarded a $50,000 Priority Markets Initiative Grant to…

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Escambia tourism up 12 percent

Press Release: Tourism in Escambia County is presently setting all-time lodging revenue records for FY 2012-2013 to date, with lodging revenues generated in October and…

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Creating a ‘Competitive and Compatible’ LDC

The Escambia County Commission terminated the Land Development Code Advisory Committee Tuesday, charging county administration and staff with studying nearby counties in order to produce…

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Miami has gun buy-back program

In an effort to curb illegal guns and gun violence, Miami police is holding its first 2013 gun buyback operation of the year. Beginning on…

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Did Gov. Scott knowingly exaggerate Obamacare costs

The Miami Heralds’ Naked Politics Blog is reporting that Gov. Rick Scott may have knowingly overstated the impact of the Affordable Care Act on the…

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Escambia County: Rape capital of Florida, too

India has attracted international over the rape of a young woman by a gang of men on a New Delhi bus (New Delhi Attack: The…

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A Little Fuzzy in the Nebulas

Before authorizing the mayor to execute a $2 million Economic Development Transportation Project Fund Agreement between the city of Pensacola and the Florida Department of…

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Library Focus Groups

Escambia County press release: The West Florida Public Library System is looking for individuals interested in participating in focus groups to help shape the future…

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Rubio explains why he voted against fiscal cliff deal. Fails to mention because he wants to be prez

I got his email from U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL): Rick, The federal government has a spending problem. Simple math shows it to be the…

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The Price of Peace and Quiet

Hashing out the specifics of a possible noise ordinance, some members of the Escambia County Commission flinched upon hearing the $2,000-plus price tag for decibel…

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