On May 21, an Escambia County grand jury issued a “No True Bill” in the investigation of Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh’s text messages that were stolen off the county’s server. Despite…
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Daily Outtakes: Grand Jury clears Bergosh
Last week, a grand jury issued a “No True Bill” in the investigation of Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh’s text messages that were stolen off the county’s server. On his blog, Bergosh…
Kline qualifies and gets an endorsement
The Florida Forward Party today announced its first official candidate endorsements, declaring its support for State House District 2 challenger Kim Kline and State House District 25 challenger Banks Helfrich. Kline, who…
Daily Outtakes: Budget Turkeys
The taxpayer watchdog group Florida TaxWatch found 450 budget projects totaling $854.6 million they deem to be “turkeys” — a 43% increase over last year when the group found $598.7 million in…
Sheriff: Possible link between Diego Circle shooting and triple homicide
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said there may be a link between the drive-by shooting in Diego Circle yesterday and the triple homicide in Myrtle Grove last month. On WCOA’s “Real News…
Glory Days Tour at NAS Sponsored by Florida Trust
The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation is hosting an exclusive event on Thursday, June 13, to experience and explore America’s history and one of Florida’s leading museums. The event will include: an…
CourtTV examines trials of the King brothers, Ricky Chavis
On Sunday, May 12, the Court TV true-crime series “Accomplice to Murder with Vinnie Politan” will examine Ricky Chavis’s role in the 2001 murder of Terry King, who was bludgeoned to death…
Daily Outtakes: EMS passes inspection again
Escambia County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) passed a surprise inspection by the Florida Department of Health. The Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight’s Compliance Monitoring site survey found no deficiencies, and the Bureau…
Century fails citizens again
NorthEscambia.com reports the Town of Century failed at one of its key duties. The town did not properly monitor their water system for several compounds for an entire year, according to a…
Daily Outtakes: BCC needs more data from Trust
The Escambia Board of County Commissioners meets today. The agenda review begins at 9 a.m., the public forum begins at 4:30 p.m., and the regular meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. All meetings…
CoC needs you
The Continuum of Care (COC) wants members. The CoC is a two-county group that focuses on reducing homelessness and is currently undergoing reorganization to align with the federal strategy and plan. Last…
Latest on triple homicide in Myrtle Grove
The sheriff’s office is asking the public for help in solving the triple homicide in Myrtle Grove and is specifically requesting any video surveillance footage that may be available. “We are getting…
Barry talks what’s happening in D5
Escambia County Commission Chairman Steven Barry discussed various topics, including the importance of sports for children, the development of the IP golf course, and the creation of a community center in Carver…
Triple homicide may be ‘a targeted ambush’
At a press conference this morning, Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said his team is investigating the triple homicide that took place early Sunday morning in the area of 65th and Jackson…
Daily Outtakes: PNJ 2001 Power List
While working on another project, I came across the PNJ published its list of our areas Top 20 Leaders in 2001. They aren’t ranked like our Power List, but it’s all male…
The Bail Project event w/Julian MacQueen and Robin
The Bail Project – An Evening Hosted by Julian MacQueen with Robin Steinberg, Founder of the Bail Project, is Thursday, April 25, starting at 6:30 p.m. in The Rex, 18 North Palafox…
Bergosh vs. Kohler – get in the gutter
Commissioner Jeff Bergosh and Commissioner Mike Kohler got into a heated exchange filled with barbs and accusations at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Monday. The board was discussing Katherine Kenney’s…
Bergosh: Roundabouts; Brahier: Maintenance
Commissioner Jeff Bergosh discussed various issues in District 1, including the problematic roundabout on Perdido Key, which he admitted was too small and needed to be redesigned. He also mentioned a new…
Health and quality of life issue have not changed
While working on another project, I came across my blog post about meeting that took place in August 2006: Yesterday, United Way of Escambia County held a meeting in conjunction with Florida…
Daily Outtakes: Defending Our Bases
Earlier this month, Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh and other leaders from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties attended the 2024 Defense Communities Summit in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the Association of Defense…
