Touart waffles on Oct. 1 deadline on jail transfer

Today Interim County Administrator George Touart said that he may not meet the Commissioners’ and Sheriff David Morgan’s agreed deadline for transferring the county on…

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Kazoo leading in Top Mascot poll

The Blue Wahoos got their first update on how Kazoo is doing in the highly-competitive “Mascot Mania” contest that is going on. Through Wednesday night’s…

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Zac Brown, Landshark Lager, T-shirt. Perfect Wednesday

Our Zac Brown Band media kit arrived today. The kit from Landshark Lager included Landshark iron-on packaging, iron, t-shirt and a few limited-edition 16 oz….

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Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse showcases Jackson’s and Viva Florida 500 as part of ‘Emeril’s Florida’ TV series

Press Release: The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) is proud to present this week’s episode of Emeril’s Florida. On Thursday’s show, celebrity chef Emeril…

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Hayward on ECUA Land Deal

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward said this afternoon that he’s optimistic about the possible sale of the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority’s downtown property to Texas-based HT…

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Investigation of BP Cards finds only 65 cards missing

Since March, the CPA firm Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund has investigated the BP gift card program administrated by the Greater Pensacola Chamber. Yesterday the accountants…

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Fitch Ratings still gives Pensacola airport bonds negative rating outlook, but hold BBB rating

According to news reports, Fitch Ratings has affirmed its ‘BBB’ rating on the city of Pensacola’s (Florida) approximately $34.1 million in outstanding series 2008 airport…

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Sheriff Morgan willing to delay jail transfer until Oct. 1, 2014

Sheriff David Morgan has to offered to delay transferring the county jail to the Board of County Commissioners for an year—until Oct. 1, 2014. Clearly…

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Sheriff Morgan names Haines Chief Deputy, promotes Yuhasz to commander

Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan has announced the promotion of Senior Commander Eric Haines to Chief Deputy effective July 20. Haines has been employed at…

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Winn Dixie looks to hire 60 people in Pensacola area.

Press Release: Winn-Dixie is holding a job fair to accept applications and conduct on-site interviews for positions at our Winn-Dixie locations in the Pensacola Metro…

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Ashley Hodge Harris named point person on Baptist Health Care-Mayo Clinic collaboration

Pensacola Young Professional co-founder and one of the first IN Rising Stars, Ashley Hodge Harris, has been named to coordinate the new collaboration between Baptist…

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Jail transfer is anything but smooth (video)

At the Committee of Whole meeting on July 18, Interim County Administrator George Touart gave his first written weekly report on the jail transition–nearly month…

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City Council Workshops the Budget

The Pensacola City Council dives into the city’s 2014 budget this week. As proposed, the budget totals $192,198,700. Mayor Ashton Hayward made his proposed budget…

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Mr. Outzen video, just when you thought it could not get crazier

At the Escambia County Commission’s Committee of the Whole meeting on July 18, Chairman Gene Valentino demanded that I show myself in commission chambers. He…

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Buzz: Papantonio says Progressives aren’t warming up to Crist

In a telephone interview today, Pensacola attorney and political pundit Mike Papantonio said Charlie Crist doesn’t appear to be gaining much traction among Progressives around…

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Paddle to Battle with Carolyn

Two local businesses are making a difference in the lives of a local family fighting for the life of their 4 year old daughter. Fitness…

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Mr. Outzen, come and defend yourself…another bizarre chapter in Escambia County folklore

Just when we thought county government couldn’t get any more bizarre, Escambia County Commissioner Chairman Gene Valentino called me out yesterday afternoon during the board’s…

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One Week Left to Bring Award-Winning Documentary to Pensacola

Those interested in seeing the award-winning documentary “Chasing Ice” locally, on the big screen, have until next Thursday, July 25 to reserve a ticket. If…

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Local Attorney to Lead Marriage Equality Discussion

Joshua Aaron Jones, Attorney at Law, will present on the recent Supreme Court rulings on marriage equality and their impact on Florida families next Tuesday,…

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4-H Foundation will keep $1.6 million, according to UF professor

Dr. Nick Place, dean of the University of Florida /IFAS Extension, announced his decision regarding the Escambia County 4-H and its future at today’s Escambia…

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