Category: News
Evers files new bill for guns on campus
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Two Republican lawmakers Monday filed proposals that would allow people with concealed-weapons licenses to carry guns on…
Two dropped from Council Executive search, new name added
On July 21, the City released the names of the four finalists for the city council executive position: Daryl Betancur of Palm Springs, Ca; Dennis…
Ronnie Mac is back, files for sheriff
Former Escambia County Sheriff Ron McNesby has pre-filed to run for the job he last held in 2008. This is going to get interesting.
Paper trail on Food Truck debate
Most issues at city hall are tied to communications problems. The recommendation that City Council approved, per video from the meeting, on March 26 was:…
Food truck triangle: Council-Planning Board-7th Floor
The daily newspaper reported this weekend on the difficulties the city of Pensacola has had getting an ordinance drafted regulating food trucks – Food trucks…
UWF and Escambia County School District prepare students for national cybersecurity competition
Press Release: The University of West Florida Department of Computer Science and Center for Cybersecurity will host an Air Force Association CyberCamp from Aug. 4…
Ethical issues surround City Planning Board
A fundamental tenet of Florida Ethics Law is that public officials, including volunteers who serve on advisory boards, must recuse themselves from votes on issues…
Did the mayor tell CBRE it is no longer the realtor for maritime park?
COO Tamara Fountain said the CBRE no longer has the contract to market the parcels at the Community Maritime Park. The contract expired in February….
Northwest Florida hosts first-ever XTERRA Triathlon
Press release: XTERRA, the global sport of off-road triathlon that has been contested world-wide for over 20 years, comes to Northwest Florida this weekend. On…
Forbes: Florida has six of top 10 metro areas for job growth
Gov. Rick Scott is proud of the state’s showing in Forbes list of “Best Cities for Job Growth.” Naples tops the list at number one…
Top five City of Pensacola salaries
Through a public record request, Inweekly got the salaries of city employees that are listed on the city’s website: Lysia Bowling, City Attorney: $154,980 Eric…
Miller and Ingram to speak at Florida Chamber Foundation summit on military
Florida Chamber Foundation to host Military, Defense & Veterans Opportunities Summit The 2015 Florida Chamber Foundation’s Military, Defense & Veterans Opportunities Summit will gather leaders…
