Councilwoman Diane Mack sent this out after Friday’s CMPA board meeting: “The Community Maritime Park Board under the leadership of new Chairman Eddie Todd made significant progress today toward finalizing site layout…
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GOP Forum – House Dist 2 race
Press Release: ESCAMBIA COUNTY REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE’S APRIL MEETING & CANDIDATE FORUM Pensacola—The Escambia County Republican Executive Committee will hold its regularly monthly meeting at 7:00pm on Monday, April 12, 2010 in…
Judge Lacey Collier speaks out on Davison
The daily newspaper has an in-depth interview with Judge Lacey Collier on his three-year tenure as the chairman of the Community Maritime Park Associates Board of Trustees. Judge Collier doesn’t mince words—not…
Holly does well in fundraising
Attorney General candidate Holly Benson raised $241,696 in the first quarter, just $30,000 shy of her GOP opponent and reigning Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp. Not too bad for a Pensacola girl.
More GOP credit card problems
It appears the leadership of the Florida Republican has not trouble spending their campaign funds on themselves and their staffers. FWB Daily News reports that a staffer of former House Speaker Ray…
MPDP Hoars out construction
Yesterday was the moment of truth for Scott Davison and his employer Maritime Park Development Partners. Could they deliver a letter of intent for a performance bond for the project? The answer…
Memos on Fire Marshall resignation, transfer
We have, through our public records request, the March 29 memo from interim County Administrator Larry Newsom to Frank Edwards, public safety bureau chief. Newsom asks for Fire Marshal Rinaldi’s voluntary resignation,…
County Fire Marshall transferred (updated)
Escambia County remains “Bubba-ville USA.” WEAR TV 3 reports that last week Interim County Administrator Larry Newsom asked for the voluntary resignation of Stephen Rinaldi, county fire marshal. Sonya Daniel, public information…
HUD audit of San Antonio Housing project
The daily newspaper reported Thursday on a $100-million class action lawsuit concerning a public housing project, Mirasol, in San Antonio. The lawsuit names Rick Rodriguez and his Magi Realty as one of…
Arts Council of Northwest Florida charged
State Attorney Bill Eddins has announced that his office has determined that criminal charges are appropriate regarding the Arts Council of Northwest Florida. The non-profit is being charged with two counts of…
Coby responds to Mayor Wiggins request
City Manager Al Coby yesterday sent a memo to Mayor Mike Wiggins and City Council in which he says that it would be premature for the City to assume development of the…
Murzin and GOP send out info on Teacher pay bill
Florida House is voting today on what seems to be an annual event—-yet again reworking Florida’s public education system. Here is the information Rep. Dave Murzin sent out on the bill: Press…
Seattle blogger on Naval Aviation Museum
Ramblin’ Man: Full-time RV Life: “It was time to visit the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida. Since the Blue Angels were practicing at 8:30 AM, I thought I go and…
Quotes of the day from the PNJ
“On a personal note, I can see why good people don’t run for office.” –Commissioner Gene Valentino, who is facing a grand jury over alleged improper solicitation of contributions for his re-election…
Studers form Community Development Group
Press Release: Quint and Rishy Studer today announced the creation of a new organization named Studer Community Development Group, LLC. This organization is designed to bring investment capital to local real estate…
Mayor Wiggins wants plan for CMP to be public works project
Just got off the phone with Pensacola Mayor Mike Wiggins. He has sent a letter to City Manager Al Coby requesting that the city manager put together a plan for the City…
Valentino case sent to Grand Jury
The State Attorney’s Office announced today that its review of the allegations involving Commissioner Gene Valentino and possible improper solicitation of campaign funds did the find the allegations sufficient to warrant further…
Ibuprofen suspension rescinded
Last month we reported on Washington High School valedictorian Christa Childers being suspended for five days because Ibuprofen was found in her backpack ( No Tolerance Policy). Childers is ranked at the…
Maritime Park Open House Scheduled Friday
….no, MPDP hasn’t built a house at the park, but if it did, it would be open…or at least have a Facebook page. Press Release PENSACOLA, Fla., April 7, 2010 – Maritime…
Jobs are the issue for the first strong mayor
Better Pensacola Forum Press Release Poll Indicates Jobs and Public Safety Top Voters Concerns Pensacola, FL-Pensacola’s citizens believe their next mayor should have job creation and economic growth very high on his…