Category: Escambia County
Library Board Chair Speaks Out
The West Florida Public Libraries (WFPL) board hasn’t met since April. Chairman Blaine Wall says it’s costing taxpayers answers about the WFPL system’s future.
Childers Offers to Settle First Tee Lawsuit for $50
Childers offers First Tee & WEAC $50 each to settle the lawsuit over funds she refused to pay. Here’s why that number isn’t an accident.
15 Ethics Complaints Against Commissioner Kohler Dismissed
Florida Ethics Commission dismisses all 15 complaints against Kohler over his Facebook clash with Rep. Salzman. The backstory is messier than you think.
Escambia County Must Get Serious About Transparency
PEDC admits its website “is not great.” Children’s Trust posts agenda late. A library board meeting got canceled hours before it could discuss live-streaming.
Mayor’s Presser: Two Pensacola Game-Changers
Reeves: federal housing bill could speed affordable housing here; Birdon lease targeted for August vote, no city tax dollars if grants hold.
First Tee’s Marty Stanovich on Lawsuit vs. Pam Childers
First Tee Gulf Coast director Marty Stanovich is setting the record straight on the nonprofit funding fight with Escambia County Clerk Pam Childers.
Six More Points in King Moreno’s Power Grab
King Moreno rigged the library director hiring from day one—and his staff lied to cover it. Luna is still collecting county paychecks.
Council Members Call Out County’s Mismanagement of Libraries
Brahier says the library board agreement “is not being upheld” as vacancies mount. Bare backs her: county “control” wasn’t handled right.
PEDC Meeting Takeaways—Prospects & Tech Park Parking
PEDC board debates who pays for parking garage at Tech Park. LOST renewal and property taxes could collide this fall. FloridaWest gives update on its prospects.
August 18 Election Has Huge Consequences
August 18 isn’t a “primary” for most Escambia voters—it’s the FINAL vote. Mayor, school board, and more could all decided that day. Don’t sit this one out.
Breaking: Moreno Cancels Library Board Meetings for the Summer
Moreno just canceled library board meetings for the summer—including today’s. Resolution and bylaws say he can’t. Here’s the proof.
Fact-checking Clerk Pam Childers on BCC statements
Childers told BCC she just put AG & CFO “on notice.” Records show she emailed the CFO 12 days before demand letter she blamed even existed. CFO not interested.
Top Reads for the Week Ended June 20
Escambia officials lied to cover a library hiring scandal—we have the videos & records to prove it. Plus data centers, DOGE & bond ratings
Andrade Unimpressed With DeSantis’ Medicaid Fraud Effort
Medicaid Fraud Andrade: DeSantis Medicaid Initiative Is Cover, Not Cure The state lawmaker who knows Medicaid better than anyone in the Florida House calls the…
County Takes First Step Toward Banning Data Centers
30+ residents packed the Escambia County Commission demanding a data center ban. Commissioners agreed. A vote could come as soon as August 6.
Commissioners Join Nonprofits to Settle Discretionary Funds Issue
Escambia County voted 3-1 to join lawsuit against Clerk Childers over withheld nonprofit checks—and drew a line on who decides public purpose.
Municipal Bond Ratings at Risk w/Property Tax Cut
Wall Street’s 3 biggest credit raters agree: Florida’s Nov. property tax amendment means less revenue, no backup plan & possible downgrades.
The Videos Escambia County Officials Don’t Want You to See
They said it themselves: The Library Board was NEVER advisory. The 2013 resolution and BCC’s own words prove it. Watch the meeting videos. Amazing revelation!
Meeting Reminders for Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday
Your city wants your input! Public meetings Tuesday on Bayfront Parkway’s future & a controversial ECUA transfer station. Plus BCC meets Wednesday.
Did Mayor Reeves Have the Power to Remove Library Board Member?
Pensacola’s mayor ousted a library board member to help the county administrator, but did he have the power to do so? No one foresaw the later smear campaign.
