PNJ reporter Joe Baucum has written an article on the Hayward administration’s failure to market Bruce Beach to the private sector. – “City of Pensacola never marketed Bruce Beach to private buyers…
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Gaetz: Trump rally, Roy Moore and FBI [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks†yesterday, Congressman Matt Gaetz said that President Donald Trump wants him included in the “Make America Great Again†rally at the Pensacola Bay Center on Friday, and he expects…
Battle being waged over affordable housing in Escambia County
PNC Bank is attempting to takeover Morris Court housing associated with Miami developer Lloyd Boggio, who last year pleaded guilty to four counts of money laundering, and the company he founded, Carlisle…
County administrator gets two more years but not without debate
The Escambia County Commission voted last Thursday to give County Administrator Jack Brown two one-year extensions of his contract, which was due to expire Jan. 8, 2018. Commissioner Steven Barry expressed his…
Mayor Hayward cuts commercial for Airbnb
A new commercial running this week in the Tallahassee market, “Airbnb citizen,†features Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward talking about how vacation rental homes give visitors the “authentic experience†of tourism in Florida,…
BOC winners do well in Florida Trend Golden Spoon awards
Best of the Coast winners Global Grill, The Grand Marlin and Restaurant Iron were recognized as some of Florida’s best places to dine with the Florida Trend’s 2017 Golden Spoon award. The…
Carpenter Creek celebration and final cleanup on Dec. 9 [podcast]
Emerald Coastkeeper and Escambia County will host a groundbreaking cleanup event on Saturday, Dec 9, at 9 a.m. at the headwaters of Carpenter Creek, 715 Olive Road. In April, Escambia County purchased…
County and Chamber announce support for four Triumph applications
The Pensacola-Escambia County Promotion & Development Commission (PEDC) won the Escambia County Commission’s approval for two projects to be presented to Triumph Gulf Coast for funding. Both projects also have the support…
Escambia County School District announces Top 10 teachers
2019 Top Ten Teachers of the Year Amy Blamires – Hellen Caro Elementary School William Broome – Woodham Middle School Shana Brown – Molino Park Elementary School Megan Carroll – Northview High…
Factors to reimburse public official for legal defense
In her review of whether Escambia County should pay for Commissioner Doug Underhill’s legal defense, Senior Assistant AG Teresa Mussetto reviewed the applicability of the common law principles regarding the reimbursement of…
Sheriff asks State Attorney to investigate County Commission
State Attorney Bill Eddins has notified the Escambia Board of County Commissioners that Sheriff David Morgan has filed a complaint alleging possible Sunshine and Public Records violations. Chief Assistant State Attorney Greg…
Governor appoints white female to represent historic black school board district
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Lee Hansen to the School Board of Escambia County. Hansen, 59, is the founder of the Global Corner International Learning Center and a 26-year…
AG gives opinion on Underhill legal fees
Opinions Division of the Florida Attorney General’s office has rendered an opinion on whether the Escambia Board of County Commissioner should pay for the legal defense of Commissioner Doug Underhill in lawsuits…
U.S. Attorney said in phone conversation Hayward cleared
From Nix Daniel of Beggs & Lane in regards to his Sept. 21 letter (BLletterHayward ) Â to City Attorney Lysia Bowling: “The statement in my letter dated September 21, 2017, was based…
History of federal probe of Ashton Hayward
On Aug. 26, 2014, Interim City Administrator Dick Barker notified the Pensacola City Council by email that the U.S. District Attorney was investigating the city and that staff members were being questioned….
Process for notifying a person he is no longer a target of a federal grand jury
From the USDOJ Criminal Resource Manual: U.S. District Attorneys are encouraged to notify people when they are no longer targets: The United States Attorney has the discretion to notify an individual, who…
Fireworks and Pelican Drop at Blue Wahoo Stadium on Dec. 31
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos will hold its inaugural Kazoo’s New Year’s Celebration at Blue Wahoos Stadium this year with the support of the City of Pensacola and the Parks and Recreation Department….
U.S. Attorney offers no comments or documents regarding investigation of Hayward
The United States Attorney’s Office has refused to comment or provide any information regarding whether its investigation of Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward has concluded  without a finding of any wrongdoing on his part….
Federal grand jury clears mayor, he sticks city with $44K of legal bills
On June 26, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward received a phone call from attorney Greg Miller of the Beggs & Lane law firm. The federal grand jury investigation of the mayor that began…
Florida SBDC Network sets up office at FAU
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) are announced today a new partnership to establish the Florida SBDC…