By Jeremy Morrison Mayor Ashton Hayward has called for a special Pensacola City Council meeting tomorrow to consider his new nominee for the city’s seat on Escambia County’s RESTORE advisory committee. He…
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New Airport Exec Nominated
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward has nominated Gregory Donovan to serve as the next director of the Pensacola International Airport. He will seek confirmation from the Pensacola City Council during its Feb. 11…
Penzone Lost in Gray Area
With three days left to meet an end-of-the-month deadline, the Pensacola City Council today walked away from David Penzone, the mayor’s choice to represent the city on Escambia County’ RESTORE Act advisory…
Messer: ‘Reevaluate the Role’
City Attorney Jim Messer sent an email to various Pensacola officials this morning concerning the parameters of his role. The email seems to have been triggered by the recent questions which arose…
RESTORE Committee Taking Shape
Escambia County Commission’s RESTORE Act advisory committee is beginning to take shape. While the full committee will reveal itself by the end of the month, some seats have already been assigned. Earlier…
Landfill Fire ‘Smoldering’
Escambia County is still working the Cove Landfill fire. While the health advisory issued is still in effect, progress is reportedly being made. “Made good progress today,†relayed county PIO Kelly Cooke…
Doughnuts with Council
It was an early morning for the Pensacola City Council. Councilman Charles Bare brought hot doughnuts, but there was barely a chance to eat them before the meeting ended. A few minutes…
Last Night’s RESTORE Conversation
The Pensacola City Council will continue its conversation this morning over Mayor Ashton Hayward’s pick for Escambia County’s RESTORE Act advisory committee. Last night it was getting a bit tense. “I think…
‘No Surprises’ at DIB
The Downtown Improvement Board will be moving forward with the scheduled candidate interviews for its executive director position. The board arrived at that unchanged course after traversing some tense terrain during a…
‘Discuss the Search,’ part 3
Looking ahead to the specially-called meeting this afternoon, Downtown Improvement Board Chairman Corbett Davis, II said that he wanted to discuss the search process for an executive director. “I just think we…
‘Discuss the Search,’ part 2
Sandra Ward, interim executive director for the Downtown Improvement Board, said today’s special meeting will facilitate a review of the top two finalists for the executive director position, as well as a…
‘Discuss the Search’
The Downtown Improvement Board will meet this afternoon to discuss the search for an executive director. The field has been narrowed from more than 180 to two finalists. “I’m pleased with both…