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Lincoln Park Elementary has been on Superintendent Malcolm Thomas’ chopping block for nearly a year. The mistake he made this time was to tell parents,…

My latest column for Florida Voices is on the proposed “parent triggering” bill, the crowning blow to a decade-long effort to take “public” out of…

The Tin Cow, downtown Pensacola’s newest restaurant, is open. You design your own burger for $7.95 Step 1: Pick Your Protein 1/2 lb Angus steak;…

Peyton Manning’s record-breaking run as quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts ended Wednesday, when owner Jim Irsay announced the team would release its best player. (March…

A new NBC show is looking around the country for those worthy of a life-changing surprise. The producers are looking for self-sacrificing volunteers, family members,…

A report released today by the U.S. Department of Education has particular significance for Escambia County, in light of our cover story on such disparities…

UWF’s Building Construction program is dedicated to teaching students the latest technology, incorporating the highest standards in energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. Josh Newby with…

Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL-01) today announced that the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security has successfully reported to the full committee H.R. 2179, which would…

After Super Tuesday, Romney is still the frontrunner in the GOP race, but just barely.  Rick Santorum  won three states and came within a percentage…

FELONY ARRESTS ESCAMBIA COUNTY The following suspects were charged with felonies Monday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals….

Business Wire reports that Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘BBB+’ long-term rating on the following Baptist Health Care Corporation’s (BHCC) outstanding debt: –$152,662,000 Escambia County,…

I reviewed the past 9 years to see how the Escambia County School District has grown General Fund Reserves under both Malcolm Thomas and his…

May 22 will mark the centennial birthday of Marine Aviation. In celebration, Marines are raising funds for a memorial to honor those that have served…

Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson, I implore you to stop these recently announced stall tactics that you are a perpetrating upon the citizens of Escambia…

The following suspects were charged with felonies Sunday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Telah Ann Bartels, 47,…

We know that local governments have struggled these past two years as property taxes have fallen and other revenues have declined. Salaries have been frozen,…

The Gulf Coast Claims Facility, the BP contractor that handles the claims from the Deepwater Horizon disaster, has announced on its website that if the…

The City of Crestview appears to be falling apart. The State Attorney’s office has announced that Major Joseph E. Floyd has been indicted for racketeering….

The Blue Wahoos are offering affordable family ticket plans for the upcoming summer with the sale of Mini Plans and Kid’s Club memberships that are…