Category: Escambia County

Escambia County and Clerk Pam Childers need to do more research to find where else TDT funds have been used to build an “open-air” museum. We couldn’t find one.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order creating his version of President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Hofberger insinuates to PNJ that Wes Moreno is unqualified to be county administrator, but few match his 40 years of experience working for Escambia County.

In Escambia County, the powerful have found a new way to derail a deal—lean on Pam Childers. The latest casualty is the Sacred Heart Foundation.

Pensacola was excited to hear that University of West Florida trustee Scott Yenor had been removed from a board, only to later find out it…

At its Thursday meeting, the Escambia County Commission tackled how to give a local nonprofit $1 million to complete the proposed General Daniel “Chappie” James…

The Escambia County Commission engaged in a lengthy discussion Thursday morning about how to approach the upcoming contract review for County Administrator Wes Moreno, with…

County government insiders expect the two rookie commissioners, Ashley Hofberger and Steve Stroberger, to make a move to terminate County Administrator Wes Moreno. Commissioner Hofberger…

The Escambia County TDC voted to rescind its previous $750,000 recommendation for the construction of General Daniel “Chappie” James Memorial Plaza.

The Pensacola News Journal reports today on a closed-door meeting called by Escambia County Commission Chairman Mike Kohler for county and city staff to discuss…

Escambia County’s Neighborhood and Human Services Department is now accepting applications for the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program. The program is open to Escambia County…

From Escambia County: The National Weather Service of Mobile released its damage survey following Tuesday’s severe weather that damaged warehouses in the Ellyson Industrial Park….

Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m., starting on Feb. 25 at Overflow Health Alliance Pensacola, 3101 N Davis Highway.

The Escambia Children’s Trust owes Escambia County and the City of Pensacola’s CRAs over $2.5 million. The County wants its share; the City doesn’t have a deal.

Comm. Stroberger never made a motion and failed to convince former boss, Mike Kohler, who says he is “embarrassed” by the vote for a motion that he seconded.

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Commissioner Hofberger’s motion to keep the negotiation period with Beulah Town Center at 30 days passes, 4-1. After Feb. 9, other offers will be considered.

Rep. Michelle Salzman will play a key role in Speaker Perez’s showdown with Gov. Ron DeSantis over budget vetos. She endorsed DeSantis for president.

Florida’s election supervisors want to change state law requiring voters to renew their vote-by-mail requests after participation plummeted last month.

Escambia County Emergency Management invites girls entering 7th, 8th and 9th grades to participate in the program. This four-day-long camp will be held June 10-13…