Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute CEO Don Kents wrote Inweekly to say the institute was cut out of the fish hatchery project proposed for Pensacola not by its choice. He said, “HSWRI was never…
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Who did Mayor Hawkins pay to fly from LA to PNS
The Town of Century turned over airline ticket receipts to NorthEscambia.com yesterday–after sitting on the public record request for two months. The receipts were handed over a day after an Escambia County…
Ferry service has new operator
The National Park Service and HMS Ferries, Inc. have signed a 10-year concessions contract for the operation of Pensacola Bay Cruises. HMS Ferries is the company that runs the ferry service that…
ST Engineering shows commitment to training with scholarship fund
In support of the local community and the growing aviation industry of the City of Pensacola and Florida, ST Engineering has set up the Pensacola Mayor’s Scholarship program. “The Pensacola Mayor’s Scholarship…
Grand Jury: Century in ‘state of financial emergency’
State Attorney Bill Eddins yesterday released a Escambia County Grand Jury reported that blistered the Town of Century’s elected officials. The Grand Jury was impaneled at the request of the State Attorney…
Are legal sport bookies in our future
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Allowing fans to place bets at professional sports arenas while games are played may sound far-fetched. But the twist on what are…
Poll: City split on YMCA/Soccer deal
For the past two months, residents in Scenic Heights, soccer families and Mayor Grover Robinson have fought over a proposal left over from the Hayward administration to build additional soccer fields on…
Century mayor fails to release public records
NorthEscambia.com on Jan. 8 requested from the town of Century and its mayor, Henry Hawkins, airline invoices or receipts and reservation information regarding $1,644.12 worth of travel for which Hawkins had asked…
Few listen to City CFO outside city hall
While Mayor Grover Robinson and City Administrator Chris Holley may see Chief Financial Officer Dick Barker as a seasoned, indispensable financial wizard, others have doubts about Barker’s trustworthiness and ability to work…
In depth: Economic Development
Gulf Coast Minority Chamber CEO Brian Wyer handled economic development for the mayoral transition team. • Adopt the covenant for the community. The Covenant for the Community, which requires that 70 percent…
In depth: Public safety
Pathways for Change CEO Connie Bookman headed the public safety category for the mayoral transition team. Here are explanations for her recommendations. •Make a dedicated investment in training and development of first…
Transition Team recommendations
Three months ago, Mayor Grover Robinson tasked a dozen community leaders to review 11 areas of city governance and provide recommendations for both immediate and long-term goals that will help his transition…
Lawmakers look to bring home the bacon
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Heading into the 2019 legislative session, lawmakers have already filed more than 2,500 bills and budget requests to bring taxpayer dollars to…
Buzz: Sisson departs city hall
Sources at Pensacola City Hall have told Inweekly that Chief Human Resources Officer Edward Sisson is no longer working at the city. No word if he was given a box and escorted…
State of Black Pensacola
UWF Haas Center study found African American community growing a faster rate than the white sector, but education is “still at the bottom of the barrel.” By Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Providing a…
Official ECUA announcement
Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) Executive Director Steve Sorrell, PE, MPA, announced at the utility’s regular board meeting Tuesday of his plans to retire sometime this year. In his address to the…
Andrade town hall report
By Duwayne Escobedo, Inweekly –Freshman state Rep. Alex Andrade gathered District 4 elected officials Tuesday for a Town Hall meeting to discuss much-needed improvements. About 75 local citizens gathered to listen to…
YMCA looking to leave Langley
by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly There was little talk Monday night of the city of Pensacola’s youth soccer complex proposed for property currently home to the YMCA on Langley Avenue. Residents attending a…
ECUA director and attorney resign
Emerald Coast Utility Authority executive director Steve Sorrell and its outside attorney Bradley Odom resigned today. No reason was given. ECUA observers believe the resignations were tied to either the grand jury…
Grover’s blueprint
by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly –Three months into his term, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson is providing what could be considered a blueprint for his time in office, indicating he intends to focus heavily…