A Pensacola Police officer interrupted the church service at Allen Chapel AME Pensacola this morning. As the congregation prepared for Holy Communion, she -with her hand on her pistol- tried to escort…
Renown organist began his career in Molino church
NorthEscambia.com posted an great article today on Tom Helms, Jr., one of top organ designers and organ players in the world. Helms grew up in the Molino Methodist Church, where he had…
Scott highlights good news from around Florida
Governor Scott Announces Anheuser-Busch to Create 75 New Jobs in Jacksonville JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott announced that Anheuser-Busch will be expanding their Metal Container Corporation (MCC) facility in Jacksonville, which…
Good news around Florida
Tampa Bay The Tampa Bay area may challenge Pensacola for being the “Upside” of Florida. The area is experiencing phenomenal growth. The Tampa Bay Times reports that the Tampa Hillsborough EDC says…
Good news from Inweekly, Sept. 5
Fall Arts Guide If the summer is all about catching as many music festivals as possible, then fall is about seeking out the new and innovative performances from the local community theatres,…
PSC Nursing Program Ranks in Top 25 Schools for Nursing Specialties
Press release: Pensacola State College’s Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse program is ranked 17th nationally in the Top 25 Schools for Nursing Specialties by Nursing School Hub. Among the institutions in the ranking…
Buzz: Will Bob McLaughlin be a assistant city administrator?
Former Pensacola City Councilwoman Maren Deweese thinks so (Read post). Bob McLaughlin was Escambia County Administrator from 2007-early 2010. His contract was not renewed by the County Commission. He has been working…
Go4theGoal partners with Nemours to support local kids battling cancer
Press release: Go4theGoal Pediatric Cancer Foundation is thrilled to partner with Nemours’ Children’s Clinic, Pensacola this September during Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness and funds for local kids battling cancer….
Scott nemesis pops up in pot snafu
BY DARA KAM AND BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Steve Andrews, a perennial thorn-in-the-side of Gov. Rick Scott and his administration, popped up again recently in one of the Tallahassee…
Gas tax revenue allocation goes back to staff
Wisdom prevailed at the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners meeting last night. Rather than negotiate the percentages of how the Local Option Gas Tax revenues will be distribution with the city…
Gas tax allocation may be tabled
After watching today’s discussion of what is a fair allocation of the local option gas tax revenues for the next 10 years, the commmissioners had more questions than answers. For the city…
2015 Pensacola Mayor’s Cup Golf Classic, Oct. 9
Press release: Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward will host the 2015 Pensacola Mayor’s Cup Golf Classic on October 9 at Osceola Municipal Golf Course. All proceeds from the event benefit The First Tee…