Fla. House passes legislative and congressional redistricting maps
Published February 4, 2012
Republicans hailed passage of legislative and congressional redistricting maps Friday in the Florida House as historic.

2 arrested in January robbery of man forced into his trunk
Published February 4, 2012
Two suspects arrested Thursday in armed robbery.

Fishing banned off bridge over Bayou Texar
Published February 4, 2012
At the City of Pensacola's request, the Florida Department of Transportation has banned fishing from the bridge over Bayou Texar after continued problems with litter and vandalism.

Bud Day: Job claim is false
Published February 4, 2012
George "Bud" Day said Friday allegations about when he worked in the Public Defender's Office are not true.

11 facing federal, state charges related to cocaine and marijuana
Published February 4, 2012
Eleven people have been arrested on cocaine and marijuana charges in connection with a multiagency drug investigation.

Parents, friends gather to honor Sabryna Hughes Gilley, killed in I-75 pileup
Published February 4, 2012
150 gather at vigil to remember Sabryna Hughes Gilley, the Pensacola teen who was killed, with her father and step-mother in the horrific crashes on I-75.

Mobile cop stabbed to death; suspect killed in shootout
Published February 4, 2012
A Mobile police officer was stabbed to death by a robbery suspect at the Mobile Metro Jail shortly before 4 p.m. Friday.

Fundraiser for Gov. Rick Scott nets $50,000 in Perdido Key
Published February 4, 2012
Scott touts first-year record during Perdido Key fundraiser. Much of what Scott said Friday was a reiteration of his pro-jobs, pro-business platform that he's pitched on previous visits to the Pensacola area.

Jobless rate drops to 8.3%, lifts Dow to highest close since 2008
Published February 4, 2012
WASHINGTON - In a long-awaited surge of hiring, companies added 243,000 jobs in January - across the economy, up and down the pay scale and far more than just about anyone expected. Unemployment fell to 8.3 percent, the lowest in three years.

Thomas E. Johnson prefiles for 6th term as judge
Published February 4, 2012
Thomas E. Johnson has prefiled to run for a sixth term as the Group 3 Escambia County Court Judge in the November general election.

Erin Kourkounis: Escambia School District keeps accreditation
Published February 4, 2012
District to keep accreditation, Teacher of the Year finalists announced

Sacred Heart offers free health screenings
Published February 4, 2012
The Sacred Heart Hospital health screenings are designed for the poor, elderly and uninsured.

Escambia County hosts regional waste roundup today
Published February 4, 2012
The roundup allows for proper disposal of electronics, household hazardous waste, shoes and up to four tires per vehicle, free of charge.

Legislators nix bill that would bring casinos to Florida
Published February 4, 2012
The push to transform Florida into an east coast version of Las Vegas fell apart on Friday after state legislators rejected a plan to bring three major casinos to the state.

School news, Feb. 4
Published February 4, 2012
Escambia High School will host an open house for middle-school students and their parents from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday.

Cop killed at Mobile Metro Jail; suspect shot in standoff
Published February 4, 2012
A Mobile police officer was stabbed to death by a robbery suspect at the Mobile Metro Jail shortly before 4 p.m. Friday.

Escambia vigil remembers Sabryna Hughes
Published February 4, 2012
There is an outpouring of support for the 17-year-old teen, her father and stepmother who were killed Sunday in the I-75 pileup.

Day says allegations are "despicable, political trick"
Published February 4, 2012
War hero says FDLE probe will clear him and

Wreck at Fairfield and Palafox
Published February 4, 2012
Four vehicles were hit by a van this afternoon.

Fishing banned on bayou bridge
Published February 4, 2012
The bridge over Bayou Texar in Pensacola has experienced trash and vandalism.

8 indicted on federal drug charges
Published February 4, 2012
Escambia deputies, Pensacola police have made six arrests.

Gov. Scott in town today
Published February 4, 2012
He is scheduled to attend a fundraiser coordinated by Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino.

FDLE questions Bud Day's role at Public Defender's Office
Published February 4, 2012
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating allegations that George 'Bud' Day, the administrator of the Public Defender Office's in Shalimar, was paid for work he did not do.

Jack White to headline Hangout Fest
Published February 4, 2012
Mobile Press Register reports that the former White Stripes front man will be one of the headliners during the May 18-20 event in Gulf Shores

Fla. House pulls casino bill
Published February 4, 2012
There was not enough support to pass the bill, lawmakers said.

Thursday felony, DUI arrests
Published February 4, 2012
Names, ages and addresses were provided by the suspects.

Flora-Bama owner Gilchrist promoting Gulf Coast
Published February 4, 2012
The trip to New York began Wednesday.

Escambia to host regional roundup
Published February 4, 2012
Saturday is a good opportunity to get rid of household hazardous waste and other materials.

Homeless man arrested after attacking woman outside church
Published February 4, 2012
He is being held on $10,000 bond.

Escambia announces teacher of year finalists
Published February 4, 2012
The winner will be announced Feb. 23.

Downtown Subway robbed
Published February 4, 2012
A man got away with cash but was caught.

Economists hail jobless numbers
Published February 4, 2012
Nationally, the "economy continues to heal."

Unemployment drops to 8.3 percent
Published February 4, 2012
The jobless rate is at a three-year low.

C-SPAN bus in Pensacola today
Published February 4, 2012
Stops for today's visit will be at Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., from 10 a.m. to noon, and at the University of West Florida, 11000 University Pkwy., from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

State ranks Workforce Escarosa
Published February 4, 2012
It's rated fourth out of 10 in the state.

Today's weather
Published February 4, 2012
There is a chance of showers today.

Vegging out
Published February 4, 2012
Local schools already working toward new school food standards

Woman accused of hitting ex with car
Published February 4, 2012
Pensacola woman arrested for hitting ex-boyfriend with car

A portion of U.S. 98 to be closed Sunday
Published February 4, 2012
U.S. 98 at Hurlburt Field will be closed for eight hours early Sunday

Sheriff's deputy gets 10 days in jail and probation in Dec. 9 battery case
Published February 4, 2012
Escambia County deputy sentenced for misdemeanor battery

Man charged in sex case out on bail
Published February 4, 2012
A volunteer coach accused of sexually assaulting a student has been released from jail on bond. A woman is facing charges in connection with a Dec. 20 accident. A Pensacola woman has been accused of taking money from the YMCA.

Foundation to repair St. Michael's fence
Published February 4, 2012
The St. Michael's Cemetery Foundation is planning to repair a fence that was damaged over the weekend.

In the Gulf, fight still brews over overfishing rules
Published February 4, 2012
Debate over fishing quotas is heating up as Congress again considers changes to a landmark marine conservation law. Local fishermen say it's time to take a good look at whether overfishing is truly a problem for some species.

Commission snubs toll to fund new bay bridge
Published February 4, 2012
Escambia County commissioners pass resolution opposing use of state toll to help pay for replacing Pensacola Bay bridge.

State House debating redistricting
Published February 4, 2012
At stake are legislative and congressional districts.

Three locals killed in I-75 pileup over weekend
Published February 4, 2012
Pensacola teen is 11th victim of Sunday's massive vehicle pileup outside Gainesville.

Escambia school employee wins state award
Published February 4, 2012
Roxanne Baker will be recognized Feb. 9 at an awards session in Orlando.

Bense outlines UWF's future
Published February 4, 2012
The university's president today unveiled an ambitious $200 million plan to transform the school's campus.

Retailers had mixed January sales
Published February 4, 2012
American shoppers continue to be cautious.

Escambia commission to oppose Pensacola Bay Bridge toll
Published February 4, 2012
The state is considering a toll to drive the three-mile bridge.

Florida leads nation in hurricane landfalls
Published February 4, 2012
It is estimated 110 storms have hit Florida since 1851.

ECUA lifts boil-water advisory
Published February 4, 2012
The advisory had been in effect since Tuesday.

Wednesday felony, DUI arrests
Published February 4, 2012
Names, ages and addresses were provided by the suspects.

February is Black History Month
Published February 4, 2012
Here is a list of selected readings to help you celebrate Black History Month.

Pine Forest track coach released on bond
Published February 4, 2012
Volunteer coach Paul Jones is out on $30,000.

State senate considers Internet sales tax
Published February 4, 2012
Floridians are supposed to pay taxes for online purchases but there's no way to enforce the law.

3 split Fantasy 5 jackpot
Published February 4, 2012
The winning tickets are each worth more than $80,000.

Today's weather
Published February 4, 2012
There is a chance of afternoon showers.

Gulf Breeze Zoo asks for help naming baby gorilla
Published February 4, 2012
Gulf Breeze Zoo announces the birth of a baby gorilla

Tosh ticket demand prompts second show
Published February 4, 2012
Because of overwhelming ticket demand, the Saenger Theatre has announced a second show for comedian and "Tosh.0" star Daniel Tosh on April 9.