Press Release: Gulf Power is gathering up a cavalry of utility workers to ride to the aid of Northwest Florida should Hurricane Isaac make landfall here next week. More than 700 workers…
One fake candidate withdraws, will more follow?
Write-in candidate for Escambia County Clerk of Courts John Misiak has withdrawn from the race. Misiak, who lives in Santa Rosa County, was believed to be on the ballot to close the…
Downtown growth continues
Pensacola, Florida – August 23, 2012 – The Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board has announced the findings from its comprehensive 2012 Downtown Business Census noting significant gains once again in the number of…
More on hurricane preparation
Press Release: Escambia County Public Safety is currently monitoring the forecast track of Tropical Storm Isaac for any potential impacts to our area. No plans have been made to activate the Emergency…
Welcome to the Jungle
With coastal locales eyeing Tropical Storm Isaac as it heads towards the Gulf of Mexico, the Pensacola City Council was interested in the city’s preparation efforts. Councilman Larry Johnson inquired about the…
Do not take hurricane prep for granted
Most of us may have been through more than our share of hurricanes, but please don’t take this storm for granted. As we learn about Hurricane Issac’s probable landfill, life will get…
City Council Recap
During its Thursday night meeting, the Pensacola City Council tackled Quint Studer’s Maritime Park lease, stormwater assessments and East Government Street. The council also addressed the eventual arrival of RESTORE Act money….
Deluna Fest announces single-day tickets
DeLuna Fest began selling single-day tickets today at 10 a.m. Fans can pick the day that their favorites are playing. Buy now here.
Bonfest tomorrow
By Shelby Smithey… Originally a traditional Japanese celebration to honor ancestors and family unity, Obon, or Bon for short, is now celebrated widely in other places around the world to showcase Japanese…
Best indicator that Issac is coming to Pensacola
Gulf Power has a new president, Stan Connally. Over the past two decades, the omen of pending hurricanes is our electric utility getting a new leader. Travis J. Bowden took in the…
Preparing for RESTORE
County commissioners Grover Robinson and Gene Valentino reported to the board this morning on their venture to the Florida Association of Counties meeting last week. One topic of discussion during the Panama…
Franchise Fees and Medicaid Predictions
The Escambia County Commission is considering raising the caps on electric and natural gas franchise fees by 50 percent. Such an increase would generate between $2.5 and $3 million for the county….
Bad Parenting, Century-style
NorthEscambia.com reports that a Century mother was jailed charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and battery on her daughter. Kimberly Renee Harwell, 38, allegedly tried to attack her daughter with…
Pensacola shootings and homicides tied to two families
The recent rash of shootings and homicides on the west side of Pensacola are tied to two families, Dortch and Abrams. The feud began last December when Keondrick Abrams, age 17, was…
Akin’s statement called ‘medically inaccurate, offensive and dangerous’
By Shelby Smithey… The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has called the statements by Rep. Todd Akin (Rep-Missouri) on rape and pregnancy “medically inaccurate, offensive and dangerous.†Local professionals who deal…
Local Wins National History Fair
The Escambia County School Board breezed through its first regular meeting of the school year last night. Their was a presentation from the PTA, the recognition of a “Stellar Employee†and the…
Shots fired in Attucks Court. Suspect hit.
Press Release: Numerous Pensacola Police officers responded to a shots fired disturbance around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at Attucks Court in the 1300 block of West Cervantes Street. A woman, whose name is…
Viewpoint: Rand and Ryan
By Ryan Barnett…. On the surface of the recent discussion relating to Mitt Romney’s selection of Rep. Ryan as running mate is the interesting question as to how much Ayn Rand’s line…
Shootings continue
Press Release: Escambia County deputies are investigating two overnight drive by shootings. On August 20th, 2012 around 2116hrs deputies were notified of a shots fired call in the 2200 blk of W….
E. Government St. Marathon
After drawing fire from the East Government Street crowd in July, Pensacola City Councilman Brian Spencer came prepared last night. Slipping on a blue hardhat, he noted the “passionate champions†engaged in…
