Escambia County Commissioner Kevin White has been removed from a lawsuit that still lists two other commissioners. In the suit, Forrest Gibbs claims the commissioners improperly removed him from his job. White…
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Councilwoman Myers’ Statement
Following Mayor Ashton Hayward’s press conference Wednesday, Pensacola City Councilwoman Sherri Myers has issued a statement. She was apparently not invited to the press event. Currently, Myers is involved in a lawsuit…
Hayward Rallies Allies, Addresses Council’s Concerns
One day before the Pensacola City Council is to consider its reaction to his veto, Mayor Ashton Hayward called a press conference to discuss the troubled relationship between the city’s executive and…
Ward named interim DIB head
Sandra Ward Selected as Interim Executive Director of the Downtown Improvement Board Pensacola, FL – September 26, 2012 – The Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) has engaged the services of Sandra Ward…
Buzz: Huckabee to stump for Romney in Pcola on Saturday
A source close to the Mitt Romney campaign told the IN that former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee will be in Pensacola Saturday to campaign for the GOP presidential candidate. The site for…
State of UWF Address
The University of West Florida will host the 2012 State of the University Address tomorrow morning. In a press release, the address is descried as pertaining to “significant campus goals†and “the…
Council Beats Hayward-Piñata
It looks like Thursday is shaping up as the main event, but last night’s Pensacola City Council meeting was nothing to sleep through. The stage was set, new storylines were pitched. One…
Buzz: Cumulus Pensacola has new head
AllAccess.com reports that Cumulus Pensacola has a new general manager-Kevin Peterson. Culumlus includes News-Talk WCOA AM & FM, AC WMEZ, Country WXBM and Urban AC WRRX.
Messer’s Statement
Earlier this month, the Pensacola City Council made two amendments to Mayor Ashton Hayward’s proposed 2013 budget. The mayor then vetoed one of council’s amendments. In vetoing the amendment—which removed marketing money…
Myers, Hayward Tell It to the Judge
Pensacola City Councilwoman Sherri Myers and Mayor Ashton Hayward will have to wait until the end of the week to find out which will prevail in their legal battle. “This obviously is…
Be A Part of GCKH Panhandle Charitable Open
Gulf Coast Kid’s House is seeking golfers, sponsors and silent auction donations for the upcoming Panhandle Charitable Open. The 11th Annual Panhandle Charitable Open (PCO) Golf Tournament will be held on Friday…
Romney campaign hosting events in Pensacola today
Congressman Jeff Miller is joining the Students for Romney today at 9 a.m. on the main campus of Pensacola State College. Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward is another one at the Maritime Park…
Myers v. Hayward
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward and City Councilwoman Sherri Myers will meet this morning for a court hearing over a lawsuit filed against the mayor after he issued a memorandum requesting that council…
National POW MIA Recognition Day
The 3rd Friday in September is National POW MIA Recognition Day and a National day of Remembrance. Tonight at 7 pm, the Pensacola National POW MIA (Prisoner of War, Missing in Action)…
FEMA rejects Hurricane Issac claims
NorthEscambia.com reports the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied assistance to Escambia and Santa Rosa County to cover costs associated with damage and cleanup from Hurricane Isaac.In a letter to Gov. Rick…
Fire at Bonefish Grill
The Pensacola Fire Department is on scene of a motor vehicle accident, car vs. power pole that resulted in a commercial structure fire at Bonefish Grill on 12th Avenue. The call was…
Attorney General and how the City Council picked its audit firm
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has ruled that the original request for proposal (RFP) for an audit firm that was created by City Finance Director Dick Barker and found to be defective…
Food Giveaway
Streets and Lanes Ministry, Inc. along with Re-Imagine Brownsville will be hosting a food giveaway on Saturday, October 20 at Oakcrest Elementary. There will be children activities, live music, clothing giveaways, medical…
The Long Search
With a list of three finalists for the job, Pensacola City Council members met this morning to discuss the ongoing search for a council executive. When President Sam Hall threw a fourth…
What did the Charter Commission decide about the Mayor’s veto power
What was the discussion by the City of Pensacola’s Charter Commission regarding the mayor’s veto powers? At its Feb. 18, 2009 meeting, the Pensacola Charter Commission discussed the mayor’s veto power, focusing…