Press Release: Council approves thirty annexation requests submitted by Hayward… The Pensacola City Council recently approved, by unanimous vote, thirty requests for voluntary annexation submitted by Mayor Ashton Hayward. The requests are…
Temporary rule will save Escambia school grades
Despite some of the lowest FCAT scores in recent memory, Escambia County schools will not see F’s and D’s when the state announces their school grades for the 2011-12 school years. The…
Sacred Heart to Offer Babysitting Class
As young adults look to make money during the summer, many turn to babysitting. Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart will offer a babysitting class on Saturday, July 7, from 9 a.m. to…
Escambia County Tropical Storm Debby Update – Warning Dropped
General Storm Information Escambia County no longer under a Tropical Storm Warning. The Flash Flood Warning has been dropped. Escambia County is expecting breezy conditions with possible gusts to 30 MPH. Rain…
R.I.P.: Mobile-area NASCAR Track Sold
The proposed NASCAR track for Mobile is officially dead. In 2006, Dale Earnhardt Jr. flew into Mobile to announce a $640-million motorsports park which included an oval speedway, a road course, a…
Lonesome George Dead: Sub-species Extinct.
Galapagos giant tortoise Lonesome George has died, according to Ecuadorean officials. The tortoise, estimated to be about 100 years old, died on Sunday. He was believed to be the last of his…
Crescent Lake clean sweep stats
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Crescent Lake Neighborhood Watch, partner agencies and volunteers conducted an Operation Clean Sweep on Thursday in the Crescent Lake community, collecting over 4 tons…
Gulf’s Dead Zone – Ecological Time Bomb
Matt Rota, Director of Science and Water Policy at the Gulf Restoration Network, believes that states and the federal government aren’t doing enough to reduce the pollution that causes the Dead Zone….
The Coal Ash Question
Two years ago this week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed federal standards for coal ash, the byproduct of burning coal. That proposal never went anywhere. Yesterday—two years to the day from…
Preserving the Integrity of Elections
Sen. Don Gaetz provided us this editorial —- An Op-ed submission by Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner regarding the Department of State’s efforts to ensure the accuracy of Florida’s voter rolls…
Gov. Scott disappointed with tuition hike
In press release from the Governor’s Office, Gov. Rick Scott expressed his concerns over the Board of Governors’ decision to raise college tuitions. “I’m disappointed to see the Board of Governors’ decision…
Myers Explains & Mayor Responds
She describes the issue at the center of her recent lawsuit against Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward as “not too complicated.†“The issue is very simple, it has a lot to do with…
Candyman Comes to Town
Majestic Candies Company is coming to town. The arrival has just been pushed back a bit. “We’re not on schedule for July, unfortunately,†said Majestic’s Don Perrotta on Wednesday. Hailed by local…
Young voters have numbers, but don’t use them
By Stephanie Sharp… As some might suspect, Escambia County’s registered voters between the ages of 18 and 25 aren’t big participants in the democratic process. On the whole, Escambia County’s voter turnout…
For love of the game-‘Magic Soccer Night’ (video)
“Magic Soccer Night” stars old men who never lost their love of soccer. They sneak out of their homes after dark and play. This is my tribute to our All-Star athlete Roger…
George LeMieux quits Florida U.S. Senate race
Former Sen. George LeMieux announced via YouTube that he is dropping out of the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. This makes Rep. Connie Mack as the likely GOP candidate to face-off against…
Doctors endorse Ford and Ingram
Press Release: The Florida Medical Association announced the endorsement both of the Escambia County State House Candidates, Clay Ford and Clay Ingram. “It is truly humbling to be endorsed by the Florida…
One more down: City and Fire Union agree, only police remaining
Press Release: City, fire union tentatively agree on new contract The City of Pensacola and International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 707 have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year…
Myers vs. Hayward
Pensacola City Councilwoman Sherri Myers is suing Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward. The councilwoman’s attorney, Alistair McKenzie, reported that the suit was filed this afternoon. Myers is suing Hayward over a memorandum the…
Oliver criticizes PNJ for ‘irresponsible exercise of journalistic license’
Escambia County Randy Oliver has responded the daily newspaper’s criticism that he and the county commission had over stated the financial problems of the county. The editorial board wrote, “The next time…
