The August 28 primary is nine weeks away. Escambia County Commission candidates have spent over $137,000 as of May 31 on their campaigns. By far, the biggest spender is Alan McMillan with…
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ECUA problem well pops up in lawsuit
The Emerald Coast Utility Authority filed Friday a federal lawsuit against 3M Company, Tyco Fire Products LP, Chemguard Inc., Buckeye Fire Equipment Company, National Foam Inc. and 49 “John Doe” defendants who…
Historic Little League game honored
At its regular meeting on Thursday, June 21, the Escambia County Commission recognized the 1955 Pensacola Jaycees Baseball Team for their contribution to the civil rights movement. The group of 12-year-old boys…
Poll: Bender leads D4 primary but very tight race
Robert Bender has the lead in the GOP primary to replace County Commissioner Grover Robinson, according to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 419 likely Republican voters in Escambia County District 4. However….
Litton qualifies
Greg Litton has qualified to run for Escambia County Commission District 4 post. In only pre-qualified candidate that has yet to qualify is Linda Moultrie for School Board District 3.
Bell files and closes Escambia County Commission District 4 GOP primary (update)
Leigh Bell has qualified as a write-in candidate for the Escambia County Commissioner District 4 seat. This closes the August 28 primary and allows only registered Republicans to vote in it. Note:…
Deadline to qualify for local races is noon Friday
The deadline for qualifying for office is noon tomorrow. A handful of candidates who have pre-filed have yet to submit their petitions or a check to qualify to run. Among them are…
Dump the Pump Day tomorrow
Escambia County Area Transit will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the 13th annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 21. ECAT is offering free rides…
Escambia County GOP Party hosts County Commission Dist. 2 debate on July 9
The July meeting of the Escambia County Republican Party will take place 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 9 at the downtown West Florida Public Library, 239 N. Spring St. The majority of our…
County Commission District 2 race is tight
Challenger Alan McMillan has a slight lead over incumbent Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill in the GOP primary for District 2, but the lead is within the 4.5%Â margin of error, according…
Bare files for ECUA District 4
Former Pensacola City Council President Charles L. Bare has pre-filed for Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, District 4, as a Republican for the 2018 election. He will challenge the longtime incumbent Dale Perkins….
Garden District Cottages to begin work soon
ParsCo, LLC and its development entity, Encore Investment Company, LLC (Encore), have completed the closing on the former Blount School property with the City of Pensacola on May 25, nearly after the…