Official statement from the University of West Florida: On the evening of Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, the UWF Police department responded to the Edward Ball Nature Trail to investigate the discovery of…
ECARE, an Empty School and Dixon’s Journey
During its workshop today, the Escambia County School Board discussed reading progress within the district, the future of a closed campus and the progress of a struggling charter. Ashley Bodmer, executive director…
Spirit Works: New comprehensive program to help locals find work
By Shelby Smithey… Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida is launching a new program that will help people struggling to find work get back on their feet. Spirit Works, a regional jobs initiative,…
Bonfire Jam leaves the beach for Jay, brings along Clint Black and Gretchen Wilson
Press release: Country music fans will have the opportunity to release their inner cowboy and be part of the growing tradition at this year’s BonfireJam on December 7-8 in Jay, Florida. Celebrating…
Buzz: Former PNJ reporter found encased in concrete
A tip to the Pensacola Police Department has led to Winder, Georgia police finding a man believed to be Sean Dugas dead and encased in concrete. Pensacola twins, Christopher Lynn Cormier, 31,…
Pensacola and Escambia County have never really been pro-library
Most communities take pride in their public libraries. There are seen in many cities as facilities that transform communities and the great equalizer by making books available to all people. This community…
County wants its libraries like downtown libraries, plans to cut fund transfer
NorthEscambia.com reports that County Administrator Randy Oliver plans to ask the county commissioners to withhold a portion of their funding for the library system in order to hire the city’s library employees…
Mixed, weird bag of tricks in amendments
When somebody mentions this year’s list of amendments to the state constitution, my eyes tend to glaze over and I try to think of how to change the conversation. Nobody wants to…
Coalition Addresses Discipline Discrimination
Citizens and organizations concerned about discriminatory disciplinary practices in local schools are being invited to join the Escambia Youth Justice Coalition. The coalition—facilitated by the Southern Poverty Law Center—will hold a meeting…
UWF Lecture Series
The University of West Florida’s Downtown Lecture series will begin this week with a presentation from the school’s president. President Judy Bense—who is also an archeologist—will speak Wednesday evening at the Institute…
Schieffer: Why debates are good
Bob Schieffer says in today’s hyper-partisan age, debates are a time when “partisans from both sides will actually tolerate hearing the other side of the story. A rare thing these days, but…
Walkable/Bikeable Community Meeting
Local environmental organization Sustainable Gulf Coast is hosting a discussion tomorrow night entitled Linking Pensacola’s Neighborhoods for Bicyclists and Pedestrians.’ The Tuesday night meeting will feature a presentation by Pensacola City Councilwoman…
Michelle Obama or Joe Biden, who do you want to visit Pcola (vote)
My sources are telling me that the President Obama’s campaign strategists are debating whether to send the First Lady Michelle Obama or Vice President Joe Biden to Pensacola for a rally before…
Must register to vote by Tuesday, Oct. 9 7 p.m.
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office will be open extended hours – until 7p.m. – on Tuesday, October 9 to accommodate citizens who wish to register to vote for the upcoming…
Reunion for Panhandle Girl Scouts set for Oct. 13
By Shelby Smithey… Former and current Girl Scouts are encouraged to attend the Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle’s reunion Saturday, Oct. 13 at the UWF Conference Center to celebrate the organization’s…
Beating Hearts at Pensacola Museum of Art
        Beating Hearts: Stories of Domestic Violence is a collection of photographs and text that reflect the individual experiences of victims of abuse. The stories…
On national radio in 2 minutes with Pap
Back on the air with Mike Papantonio on the nationally syndicated Ed Schultz Radio Show. Will be here with Pap until 2 p.m. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
Guide to Florida Constitutional Amendments
Press Release: As a service to Florida voters, The James Madison Institute(JMI) released a special edition of The Journal of The James Madison Institute that introduces and analyzes the 11 constitutional amendments…
Shhh, Library Talk
Escambia County Commissioner Kevin White hit hard and early this morning, pouncing on what he termed “this garbage going on with the Northwest Florida Library.” He opened this morning’s commission work session…
I need to follow Matt Gaetz on Twitter
Huffington Post follows State Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach). The website had fun with Gaetz’s tweet on late Tuesday afternoon in which wrote that he believes President Barack Obama’s decision to…