The daily newspaper is on Sheriff David Morgan on the Monday attack by one of the ECSO dogs on Vicki White. This morning they printed an online editorial that essentially called out…
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Unrest in the black community
The arrest of John Wyche for allegedly misusing nearly $500,000 has got leaders in the black community nervous. Though some will admit off the record that Wyche maybe a crook, there still…
Oops, Sansom letter went to reporter
The major daily newspapers in Northwest Florida have articles on Randy Sansom, the older brother of State Rep. Ray Sansom, raising money for the indicted official’s legal defense. Ray Sansom has been…
Valentino recruited Sindel to run against Grover
We’ve published the email in which Commissioner Gene Valentino cursed his fellow commissioners Grover Robinson and Kevin White and said he wanted to garner support to run a candidate against them (Read…
The Economic Development Question
Does the Escambia County Commission want to create the PEDA – Pensacola Economic Development Authority – or any government body to control and handle day-to-day operations of economic development in the county?…
Pensacola: focus of Naval Aviation Centenniel
Craig Dalton, senior vp for military affairs at the Chamber, says the Pensacola will be the focal point of the Navy’s celebration of the first 100 years of Naval Aviation in 2011….
Gulf Coast airports compete for Southwest
Pensacola has an opportunity to get Southwest Airlines for the Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport. If we get it, Southwest officials have said that it could mean 9.000 more passengers a week…
Buzz: City employees may form union
We have heard the Pensacola city employees are considering forming a union. Attorney Roy Kinsey has reportedly been approached to be their attorney.
Nodine misstated private commitment
Mobile County Commissioner Steve Nodine misstated the private sector’s commitment to economic development. He said it was $10 million commitment over two years. The program called Partners for Growth is a five-year…
Lee’s Summit EDC close to Chamber plan
One of Gene Valentino’s experts was Jim Devine, president/CEO of Lee’s Summit (MO) Economic Development Council. It is a public-private partnership with the business community providing significant dollars….sounds like the Chamber concept….
No need for PEDC review, only one decision
Economic Development hinges on one decision that only the Escambia County Commission can make: Should Valentino’s PEDA (Pensacola Escambia Development Authority that has the commissioners appointing themselves or personal representatives) be in…
Valentino/Birdwell strategy
Their strategy is clear–delay voting on economic development as long as possible in hopes of building a ground swell against the Chamber. Yes, against the Chamber, not for Commissioner Valentino’s vague proposal….
Commissioner Valentino’s comments
The BOCC referred the economic development to the PEDC for further discussion. Here are Commissioner Valentino’s comments on today’s meeting (the emphasis is his): I’m excited and grateful that the dialogue and…
Valentino show
Commissioner Gene Valentino presented his “plan” to the Escambia County Commission. Jane Birdwell worked the PowerPoint presentation and coached the commissioner during the meeting. Valentino led a series of “experts” through conference…
Gainer school closing no surprise
The PNJ is reporting today that the “Ruby J. Gainer Charter School, a high school for at-risk teens, will not reopen in the fall because of low enrollment and looming legislative budget…
Century votes down gas tax
The Century Town Council voted 3-2 Monday night against supporting the tax for Escambia County Area Transit. According to NorthEscambia.com, the sticking point was ECAT officials wouldn’t give any guarantees that one…
Sen. Nelson is coming
U.S. Senator Bill Nelson will hold a press conference today at 3 p.m. at Plaza de Luna at the end of Palafox. He is holding a series of press conferences along Northwest…
Charter commission sets public hearing
This is a big week for local government. On Tuesday, June 16, at 9 a.m., the Escambia County Commission will discuss economic development at its Committee of the Whole. The hockey lease…
Memorial service set for Mayor Gilchrist
The family will receive friends on Monday, June 15 at St Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Gulf Breeze from 4pm to 6pm. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June…
Gilchrist was a statesman, public servant
For his 27 years of public, Lane Gilchrist was paid a total of $27. He was fair and had no hidden agendas. Lane didn’t worry about Sunshine Laws because he spoke freely…