I realize it may be frustrating for you to get the emails in a piecemeal fashion. Here is the first batch received as part of the third public record request made by…
Category: Escambia County
County property values drop more than city
I realize I’m trailing the PNJ on releasing this information, but I’ve been working on the Valentino emails. According to County Budget Director Amy Lovoy: “Based on the Property Appraiser’s estimate, the…
Consolidation Commission almost set
The officers of the Escambia County Consolidation Commission were elected last night. Two positions have yet to be appointed–one by NAACP, one by Ministerial Alliance. Former Florida Supreme Court Judge Ken Bell…
Commissioners can’t cut pay
The Bay County Commissioners are finding that they can’t cut their salaries. The News Herald reports that the Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to take a 10 percent pay cut starting this October….
It’s official
Press release: The University of West Florida has announced the appointment of Kyle Marrero as interim vice president for University Advancement at the University of West Florida effective Aug. 1. Marrero currently…
PEDC minutes
The draft of the minutes of the May 28 PEDC meeting have been released, as per our records request last Friday. Chairman Gene Valentino did tell the group that the meeting was…
Crossing government lines
The discussion on Sam Hall’s stance on ECAT – that it should bring a better operational plan before the City Council approves a dedicated funding source, i.e. gas tax – drew several…
Mack responds to Pension ideas
From Councilwoman Diane Mack: Dear Rick, In response to today’s blog post regarding Dr. Pratt’s pension proposal, I would ask that you give thoughtful attention to the following: * If Dr. Pratt’s…
FYI: U.S. Commerce press release on $2M for Tech Park
Press Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke Announces $2 Million Investment to Create Jobs, Strengthen Economy in Pensacola, Florida EDA Grant Expected to Create 670 Jobs and Generate $27 Million in…
Consolidation Special Advisory Committees set
SPECIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Charles Wood Elected Chairman; Meeting to be set at in next two weeks Pensacola Junior College: Dr. June Line Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce: Charles…
See Valentino DVD presentation
NorthEscambia.com has uploaded Commissioner Gene Valentino’s DVD presentation. It lasts about ten minutes. Check it our here.
“Bloods are here”
Sheriff David Morgan told a homeowners association on Saturday afternoon that the national gang founded in Los Angeles –The Bloods— is in Escambia County. Bloods are are identified by the red color…
Joint county-city meeting date set
The next joint meeting of the Escambia County Commission and Pensacola City Council has been set for May 19 at 4 p.m. No agenda has been posted, but we have heard Commissioner…
Some seniors may not graduate
At least 170 Escambia County high school seniors may not receive their diplomas this spring after failing portions of the 10th-grade Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test in their last stab at the exam…
Littlejohn to leave PSO
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra has named Christina Littlejohn, director of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, as its new executive director.
Sims arrested, charged with stealing $70K
Former president of the Gulf Coast African-American Chamber of Commerce, Darnell Sims has been arrested for fraudulently obtaining almost $70,000 in state funds intended for affordable housing program. Sims is now the…
Bruno’s closing
The sign is up on the Gulf Breeze store. Publix know rules the local grocery market. The Food World locations in Pensacola will remain open.
Morris liked cars
Former Okaloosa County Sheriff Charlie Morris like new cars, according to the Daily News. Morris went through 41 vehicles during the 12 years he spent in office. The shortest period he had…
Pastor Monk is back
The Neighborhood Services Committee agenda has an item about Pastor Nathan Monk “Recently, the Saint Faustina Old Catholic Church of Pensacola, under the leadership of Pastor Nathan Monk, began meeting at Plaza…
Thomas solves mystery meat issue
Press Release from Escambia County Public School District: The District’s Food Services Department will unveil new menu items to be tested over the next three weeks on Thursday, May 7 from 11…
