The State Attorney’s Office released today more documents and DVDs of the interviews with suspects, persons of interest and witnesses – 36 CDs and DVDs. Among the documents is an interview with…
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Eagan issues statement
I received this email from Tim Eagan: I totally support the construction of Pensacola’s Maritime Park but I have had very serious reservations about the way the project is currently being carried…
Fairchild flip flops on referendum
I couldn’t believe that I read in the daily newspaper that Charlie “Pac Man” Fairchild is against making it easier for the citizens to bring referendums to the voters and by opposing…
Buzz: Park construction will continue
I have been assured by several city council members that the City Manager and staff have figured out how to keep the construction work at the Community Maritime Park progressing. The City…
Proposed veto power for the strong mayor
There is much being made about the strong mayor having the power to veto certain actions by the Pensacola City Council under the proposed charter. What you may not know is that…
Dissecting NBM arguments
A Charlie Fairchild press release is very predictable. If he attempts to defend his positions and those of his PAC, then you will find weak arguments filled with half-truths, points taken out…
No Boss Mayor overstates attendance
We received a press release from Charlie Fairchild & Don Caton’s PAC – No Boss Mayor. In it, they claim 50 people attended the meeting. Jeff DeWeese, who is the treasurer of…
Time for strong leadership
Mayor Wiggins and the Pensacola City Council need to call a special meeting and vote to continue with the bond issue asap. All bond issues since 1931 have been subject to possible…
Eagan’s letter
Here is the letter from Tim Eagan in which he says that he will drop the petition. He says that he has a “passion” for the Park and the Port developments. Eagan…
Rescission of rescission
Over 12 hours have passed since Tim Eagan rescinded his rescission of his agreement with the City of Pensacola that got him to rescind his petition that would have rescinded the city…
More buzz: Eagan fallout
The word we’re getting off the record from city officials is that the effective fallout of the petition drive is that the City Council must postpone the bond issue for 60 days….
Was Eagan deal a publicity stunt?
Did Tim Eagan “play” the city and the daily newspaper to get attention for his petition drive and development plan? Tuesday morning few people knew that Tim Eagan was doing a petition…
Buzz: Eagan rescinds city agreement
We are hearing that Tim Eagan has now rescinded his agreement with the city. Don’t know if this means that he will go ahead with his petition drive against the bond vote…
Oops, Eagan has a Santa Rosa Co. case
Case 572008CF000463XXAXMX is still open. His court date is 11/03/2009. 1 STATUTE: 489.127.1f… CONTRACTING WITHOUT A LICENSE DURING STATE OF EMERGENCY Filed 3/24/2008 2 STATUTE: 817.034.4a1…ORGANIZED FRAUD ($50,000 OR MORE) filed 04/08/2008…
Benson to resign
Both the St. Pete Times and Orlando Sentinel are reporting that Holly Benson is resigning as head of AHCA and will probably run for Attorney General. Read more.
Threats work in city government
It’s unbelievable that the Pensacola City Council has reduced itself to being held “hostage” by the threat of a convicted felon starting a petition drive. I can somewhat forgive Sam Hall because…
Influenza Vaccination Week
Press Release: Mayor Mike Wiggins Declares Oct. 11 – 17 Influenza Vaccination Week Pensacola/Escambia County Public Health, Education Officials Join Mayor Mike Wiggins to Help Increase Escambia County Seasonal Flu Immunization Rates…
United Airlines connects Pensacola with D.C.
This afternoon United Airlines and Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport announced twice-daily, non-stop service between Pensacola and Washington Dulles International Airport, beginning Feb. 11, 2010. The United Express service will be operated…
Voter deadline for city referendum
Press Release OCTOBER 26TH IS VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR PENSACOLA CITY CHARTER REFERENDUM SAMPLE BALLOT AND ELECTION INFORMATION POSTED ONLINE Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford today announced that Monday,…
Port dreamer admits to crack usage
We got a copy of Tim Eagan’s arrest report. In January 2008, he tried to convince a Tom Thumb clerk that he had bought two cans of fix-a-flat at the store and…