Pensacola Airport Bonds downgraded again
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the City of Pensacola’s series 2008 airport capital improvement revenue bonds ($35.2 million) to ‘BBB’ from ‘BBB+.’ Fitch, in a press…
UWF finalizes golf course purchase
UWF’s Business Enterprises, Inc. has finalized the purchase of Scenic Hills Country Club. According to UWF press announcement, the purchase will generate a new revenue…
Group wants Navarre to be a city
Citizens to Incorporate Navarre,a political action committee, is seeking to make the southeast corner of Santa Rosa County–from Okaloosa County line to Holley by the…
Airbus: $600 million, 1,000 jobs
Mobile Press Register reports Airbus has approved plans to construct an aircraft assembly plant in Mobile, a $600 million investment at the Brookley Aeroplex that…
Heads Up: It’s gonna be hot!
With the high heat index values forecasted for the weekend, Escambia County Emergency Management urges residents to take safety precautions while trying to stay cool. …
Congress passes Transportation Bill
House and Senate have passed federal transportation bill that included RESTORE Act provisions.
Impact of Supreme Court Decision on Women’s Health in FL
Florida News Connection: Almost one million women in Florida will gain access to health insurance as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), upheld…
BP fined for not hiring females for clean-up work
BP pays $5.4M to settle gender bias claims MiamiHerald.com Oil giant BP is paying $5.4 million to settle claims that some of its contractors refused…
Back on Ed Show
Pap is opening with his rant as I type this. The guest list is solid: Thomas Frank, Andy Kroll, Daniel Denvir, Larry Hanley and Dr….
Council Executive Search 3.0
The search has entered another phase. With two candidates over the past year having declined the position, the Pensacola City Council decided today to look…
Tip of the Week
Make World of Beer a Facebook friend as soon as possible. You won’t be sorry. All sorts of benefits may come your way.
Miller issues statement on health care ruling
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL-01) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision on the Affordable Care Act:  “The Supreme Court’s ruling to…
Calling All Retro Cars
The seasonal music series, Blast from the Bast Summer Concert Series, kicked off in June and will be held one Saturday a month through September…
Council Executive (Redo, Again)
The Pensacola City Council will take another shot at hiring a council executive this afternoon. The board is holding a special meeting today to tackle…
Ranking State House Democrat takes different view
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2012 Â CONTACT:Â Mark Hollis (850) 488-9622 Â Â DEMOCRATIC RANKING MEMBER STATEMENT REPRESENTATIVE MARK PAFFORD APPLAUDS RULING ON THE…
Gaetz takes shot at SCOTUS ruling
June 28, 2012  Statement from Senator Don Gaetz on US Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold Obamacare  The decision to uphold the Patient Protection…
On Ed Schultz Radio today
Joining Mike Papantonio on Ed Schultz nationally syndicated radio show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Supreme Court will must assuredly be the topic….
Community Car Show
The city of Pensacola is offering local auto buffs the opportunity to show off their rides this summer. The city press release is as follows:…
Thomas didn’t practice what he preached
Superintendent Malcolm Thomas showed up a couple years ago at a ceremony honoring Dr. Michael Thompson, Jr., the pastor of Greater Union Baptist Church. At…
Buzz: Superintendent takes over asst. principal hiring
We have heard that Superintendent Malcolm Thomas has taken over the hiring of all assistant principal. In the past, principals had that authority. I’m not…
