House approves fracking bill


  • April 28, 2015
  • /   Jim Turner
  • /   government
The House approved a measure requiring oil and gas companies to inform the state of chemicals being injected into the ground as part of "fracking."

State appeals Sansom legal fees case


  • April 28, 2015
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   government
State appeals ruling that taxpayers should pay former House Speaker Ray Sansom's $800,000 legal bills.

Ransom Middle School Chess Club ranks at national tournament


  • April 28, 2015
  • /   Staff Reports
  • /   early-learning
Ransom Middle School Chess Club places well in national tournament in Louisville.

The West Florida Public Library System announces online payment


  • April 28, 2015
  • /   Staff Reports
  • /   community-dashboard

ECAT's growing more than ridership


  • April 28, 2015
  • /   Louis Cooper
  • /   community-dashboard
The Escambia County Area Transit bus service took time on Earth Day to start growing something else: a community garden.

Escambia County students honored for achievement


  • April 28, 2015
  • /   Staff Reports
  • /   training-development

Economist recognized for ground-breaking work in education


  • April 27, 2015
  • /   Rick Harper
  • /   economy

UWF ranks high in robotics at regional competition


  • April 27, 2015
  • /   Staff Reports
  • /   education

Part of county's insurance claim on jail denied


  • April 27, 2015
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   government
Escambia's insurance carrier will pay on $25 million flood insurance policy — but won't pay claim under the county’s $45 million all-perils policy.

Naval Aviation Symposium coming May 6-8


  • April 27, 2015
  • /   Staff Reports
  • /   community-dashboard