Mr. Robinson Goes to Washington
After a week in D.C., his layover at the Atlanta airport must have seemed almost calming. “Gawww-lee,†said Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson. “Washington is…
Dickey appointed to judgeship
Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Darlene F. Dickey, of Molino, to the Escambia County Court. Dickey, 41, has been general counsel for the…
Bookies like Obama, Romney but Santorum rising
Europe’s largest betting company Paddy Power have today slashed the odds on Rick Santorum winning the Republican nomination after the former Pennsylvania senator won the…
A.A. Dixon gets buses
One of the big costs for the A.A. Dixon Charter School has been transportation. Of course, the School District isn’t going to help the inner-city…
Bondi does the obvious…again
On Wednesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi joined State Senator Anitere Flores, Representative William Snyder, and others to champion legislation that will make Florida a zero-tolerance…
Council Revives Search for Staff
The Pensacola City Council is again discussing bringing someone on as its staff person. The board met with a prospect last year, but the candidate…
The IMPACT of Love
IMPACT 100 is hosting a special Valentine’s Open House membership event, Monday, Feb. 13 at the Pensacola Museum of Art from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30…
Buzz: Gulf Coast may not get BP fine money
I’m hearing that the U.S. Senate and House are  balking at the Restore Act – which would guarantee that the majority of the BP fine…
Chili Peppers will headline Hangoutfest!
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been added to May 18-20 Hangoutfest in Gulf Shores. Tickets will go on sale Feb. 10. See the full…
Email from Romania, not Hungary
Hello! We are some of the protesters who express their points of view on the streets of Bucharest.  We want the world to know  that we see…
Escambia and Santa Rosa counties lag behind in AP exams
The Flordia Department of Education released an announcement that for the third year in a row, Florida had the highest percentage of high school graduates…
Downtown Pensacola parking goes solar
February 7, 2012 –Downtown Pensacola is bringing parking into the 21st Century with the Park First Plan, a comprehensive strategy that includes a customer-friendly meter…
Donation Drive for Waterfront Mission
Every Wednesday (including today) throughout the month of February you can drop off donations for Waterfront Mission at Hillcrest Baptist Church from 10 a.m. to…
Escambia County Recognized by FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) presented Escambia County with a plaque in recognition of the County’s participation and success in the National Flood Insurance…
Through the WRAP Program, Escambia County Jail Inmates are Reading to Their Children
(Press Release) – Women who volunteer to participate in the WRAP Program (Women’s Reentry Assistance Program) at the Escambia County Jail can now read books to…
Black Man, White Robes
There’s a big difference between Daryl Davis and some of the friends he’s made over the years. He’s black and they were in the Klan….
CRA’s Backdoor?
Pensacola City Council members are once again split on what Mayor Ashton Hayward can and cannot—and should or should not—do. The familiar debate over the…
Brazilian steakhouse opens Friday
Rodizio Gril will open its doors in downtown Pensacola on Friday, Feb. 10. It’s located one block from the Civic Center on Gregory Street,at the…
Arrest Log Feb. 7
The following suspects were charged with felonies Monday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Roger Bradley Boswell, 53,…
United Way Adds George Coolbaugh to Organization
United Way of Escambia County has named George Coolbaugh as the organization’s new volunteer and community engagement manager. Coolbaugh is filling the position after Pamela…
