Independent News‘Pensacola’ Archives
Limbo for Occupy
Occupy Pensacola now sits in an undefined limbo. But it seems limbo’s time may be limber. After camping on the lawn at Pensacola City Hall for the past two weeks, the local Occupy movement no longer has a permit—or, letter of no objection—that allows it to pitch its tents on the lawn in a [...]
ESP to Host CNG Workshop
Pensacola officials will join other natural-gas players for a workshop in Miramar Beach in December. The event will focus on transitioning commercial fleets to run on compressed natural gas (CNG). “With the tremendous interest we have seen, from municipalities to public utility providers to [...]
Party at Rubio’s
Marco Rubio’s having a party in Pensacola on Thursday, but the U.S. senator probably won’t show. “He most likely won’t be there, but he will know we’re there,” said Lee Pryor, of the Northwest Florida Federation of Labor/Central Labor Council. The labor organization plans to rally [...]
Campout Question
Who knows what’s going to happen with the tents at City Hall? But it’s making for interesting city council meetings. “First of all, what happens at the dead-line hour?” Pensacola City Councilman John Jerralds finally stared down the elephant in the room. “I can’t answer that [...]
Occupy: ‘Saboteurs Vandalize City Hall’
Press Release: Last night there was an act of vandalism to the parking meters surrounding City Hall. The clear plastic on the meters was blacked out so that they cannot be read and “99%” was painted on the posts. Occupy Pensacola condemns this act and views it a sabotage, as it happens to [...]
Occupy Pensacola Holds On, Mobile Not So Much
The Occupy in Pensacola is going a bit smoother than its sister-campout in Mobile. While about 20 protesters were arrested overnight in Mobile, local leaders seem intent on working with the Pensacola group that is still spread across the lawn at City Hall. “My hope is that we will continue to [...]
350 Delays Presentation
A local environmental group has decided to delay its presentation originally slated for tomorrow’s Pensacola City Council meeting. Elaine Sargent, spokesperson for Sustainable Gulf Coast/ Pensacola 350, said the presentation will now most likely be made in January. The decision to postpone was [...]
TDC Shuffle
Escambia County Attorney Alison Rodgers visited the Tourist Development Council to do a little housekeeping today. She recently became concerned that the TDC’s membership was not holding to state statue, which governs the body’s composition. “Under state law, it’s very specific,” [...]
Occupy Pensacola On Ill Targeted Acts of Vandalism
Press Release: Occupy Pensacola does not condone the use of graffiti on local businesses as those are considered by the movement to be ill targeted acts of vandalism. Recently someone spray-painted “99%” on the bust of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. When we were informed of this, a crew [...]
Union Occupies County Chambers
by Jeremy Morrison It’s an interesting mix: the union and Occupiers. While their messages may dovetail, the group’s styles vary wildly. “Let’s hope it doesn’t rain,” said Mike Lowery, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1395. “I need a shower!” called out a [...]
ESPN looks at Trent Richardson
Trent Richardson's work ethic doesn't come from a narcissistic quest to win individual awards and accolades. He is determined that his two young daughters won't endure the same daily struggles he had while growing up with in a housing project in Warrington Village. Read more.
Occupy stories from around the country
We published our Occupy story today. What are other alt-weeklies reporting? Occupy Checkbook Why is the city of Sacramento spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to crack down and prosecute nonviolent protesters?... From Sacramento News & Review. Occupy San Antonio Prepares for the Long [...]