Category: Escambia County
Daily Outtakes: Infographic on OLF-8 offers
In January 2019, Escambia County acquired the 636-acre OLF-8 property through a land swap with the U.S. Navy. To facilitate this exchange, the county purchased…
Escambia County had $100 million-plus in improvement in FY 2023-24
On (we don’t) color on the dog, Escambia County Administrator Wes Moreno discusses the significant infrastructure milestones in FY 2023-24, completing $100 million in projects,…
CORE hits 200th milestone
Escambia County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has achieved a significant milestone in its Coordinated Opioid Recovery Effort (CORE) program, successfully assisting its 200th patient in…
Few votings sites for January early voting
Escambia County has reduced its early voting locations from 10 to seven for the upcoming special primary election for Florida’s 1st Congressional District following Rep….
Discussion behind-the-scenes on indoor sports complex
Pensacola Sports CEO Ray Palmer shared the location of the proposed indoor sports facility is going back to the “drawing board on location.” “One of…
Lifelong Democrat endorses Valentino
Last week, GOP congressional candidate Gene Valentine chastised CFO Jimmy Patronis for being endorsed by politicians. The PNJ reported he said at a Navarre forum:…
Spainhower named Escambia County Employee of the Year
The Escambia County Commissioners named Ed Spainhower, Human Resources Specialist in Employee Relations, as the 2024 Employee of the Year during their December 12 meeting….
Pensacola locks SEC Championship through 2026
The SEC Women’s Soccer Tournament will remain in Pensacola through 2026, with a possible extension to 2029, following a successful partnership since 2022. This year’s…
Daily Outtakes: Patronis said yes when President-elect Trump called
For (we don’t) color on the dog, Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis reflects on his experiences during the BP oil spill, the importance of infrastructure for…
Daily Outtakes: Andrade endorses Patronis for Congress
State Rep. Alex Andrade endorsed Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis in the special election for the Northwest Florida congressional seat formerly held by Matt Gaetz on…
Daily Outtakes: The first Quality of Life Study from 2001
In 2001, the Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce asked the UWF Whitman Center for Public Service to produce a Quality of Life and Livability study…
Skanska wins, local businesses and residents lose barge lawsuit
From the attorneys representing locals – Brian Barr (Levin Papantonio), Thomas Gonzalez (Beggs and Lane), and Sam Geisler (Aylstock Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz). “Thursday evening,…
