Category: Escambia County
Union Occupies County Chambers
by Jeremy Morrison It’s an interesting mix: the union and Occupiers. While their messages may dovetail, the group’s styles vary wildly. “Let’s hope it doesn’t…
Grover wants to stay on BP disaster recovery
Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson has sent in his requests for committee assignments. He wants off the Tourist Development Commission (TDC)—who doesn’t?—but wants to stay…
Wilson Robertson marathon continues on PNJ
Today, the daily points out that Escambia County Commissioner Wilson Robertson is up for the chairmanship of the commission. The PNJ editorial board has come…
Buzz: Few marketing positions at Gibbs level
We made a few phone calls to area corporations and non-profit and we couldn’t find any newly hired marketing coordinator that makes $63,000, especially ones…
IN Interview: Wilson Robertson
Seeing a Man About a Horse.. by Jeremy Morrison… He maintains that what he did wasn’t against the rules. But he concedes it probably should…
Hugh King drops out of Democrat primary
The race for Escambia County Commissioner District 3 has seen one life-long Democrat drop his party affiliation and switch to No Party Affiliation (NPA)–Hugh King,…
Full text of PNJ interview with Grover
Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson shared with the IN the entire transcript of his written interview with the PNJ: PNJ: In regard to your e-mail…
Buzz: John Powell no longer head of Florida ABT
John Powell, Republican candidate for Escambia County Sheriff, no longer is listed by Gov. Rick Scott as the head of his director for the Division…
Wooden bridges for red-headed stepchild
North Escambia is the county’s red-headed stepchild. Few people realize that when they drive to the University of West Florida campus that they have reached…
Big George calls out Grover 4.0
George Hawthorne has responded to Grover Robinson’s response to his original letters about possible Sunshine Law violations: Grover: Firstly, it is very unbecoming of you…
New county panhandling ordinance hurts PNJ sales
The Escambia County Commission is considering a new roadway safety ordinance that would prohibit all groups, including street side hawkers for the daily newspaper, from…
Mitchell has petition signatures to qualify
Clorissti Johnson Mitchell, who is running for Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, District 3 seat, has met the petition requirement. “I look to have my website…
Childers filed today
Pam Childers has filed today to run for Escambia County Clerk of Courts, the position held by Ernie Lee Magaha before color televisions were invented.
County pushes for I-10 exit for Beulah
NorthEscambia.com reports Escambia County is asking the federal government to expedite approval of a new I-10 exit in Beulah. The exit would serve a northern…
Pinellas County gets serious about gun violence
St. Pete Times reports local leaders in Pinellas County have announced a new partnership of the SPPD, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and State Attorney’s Office…
Why Marie Young abstained from vote on aide’s husband
Last week, Commissioner Marie Young abstained from voting on a motion to ask the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office to help enforce a cease and desist…
County redistricting plan nearly complete
The Escambia County Commission and School Board left yesterday’s joint meeting with proposed redistricting maps that will see District 4 (Grover Robinson) and 5 (Kevin…
Buzz: Morgan gets petitions signed
Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan has met the petition requirement for qualification to be on the 2012 ballot for Sheriff. There were 1,996 validated petitions…
Husband of Young’s aide running illegal pit, again
PNJ reporter Jamie Page reported on his blog that husband of Commissioner Marie Young’s longtime aide has been operating an illegal sand borrow pit, construction…
ECSO re-accredited
Press Release: Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan presented staff with a certificate acknowledging The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office being awarded full re-accredited status by the…
