Category: Escambia County
Breaking news: Former FDLE chemist sentenced
Joseph “Joey” Graves today pled to one count of RICO in front of Judge Scott Duncan and was sentenced to 15 years. He will self…
Public meetings on fishing pier today
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Escambia County will hold two public information meetings to discuss work set to begin on the Bob Sikes…
Joint meeting request missing paving discussion
Last Friday, Mayor Ashton Hayward let it be known that he would like the Pensacola City Council to schedule a joint meeting to give a…
Two-thirds love the quality of life here [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks,†Jon Pytynia of the Pensacola Young Professionals discussed the 2016 Quality of Life Survey. While the numbers for Pensacola city government were…
Hayward takes a hit in survey
The Pensacola Young Professionals released on today their 2016 Quality of Life Survey. The news for Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward wasn’t as positive as it…
Underhill explains concerns about helipad
Commissioner Doug Underhill sent out an email to his constituents over the weekend regarding the safety stand down of the helipad atop the Perdido Key…
PYP Quality of Life survey could have some surprises
The Pensacola Young Professionals are staying quiet about the results of the 2016 Quality of Life survey until next Tuesday’s rollout. However, they did give…
Commissioner asks for a safety stand down at the Perdido Key helicopter pad
“Aviation is one of the most dangerous businesses in the world,†said Escambia County Commissioner Underhill at this morning’s agenda review. “However, good business practices…
PYP set to release 2016 Quality of Life survey
The Pensacola Young Professionals (PYP) will reveal the results of the 2016 Quality of Life Survey on Tuesday, September 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m….
Gov. Scott closes local state offices at noon
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, in preparation for Tropical Storm Hermine, Governor Rick Scott directed all state offices in 51 counties, Escambia and Santa Rosa, to…
Five observations from the Aug. 30 primaries
No Political Resurrection The voters were not interested in the political resurrections of Ron McNesby or Buck Lee. Lee, the former manager of the Santa…
Money did not win Escambia County races
Escambia County Commission candidate Jesse Casey spent $49.25* for each of the 2,442 votes cast for him. Most of it was his own money. Charles…
Gaetz and Broxson win
State Rep. Matt Gaetz soundly defeated his opponents in the GOP Congressional primary. Last night he released a statement on his victory. “I want to…
Morgan and Lunsford win big, no surprises
Few surprises and no upsets occurred in yesterday’s primaries in Escambia County. Two-term incumbent Sheriff David Morgan easily handled his opponents, beating the field with…
District 1 GOP primary may be most expensive in Escambia County history
The Republican primary to replace Wilson Robertson on the Escambia County Commission may be the most expensive BCC race in the history of Escambia County,…
In Escambia County, incumbents rarely lose primaries but it can happen
A challenger has the best chance to beat an incumbent when there are only two candidates in the race – 2014: Underhill vs. Valentino; 2012:…
Grand jury indicts man for first degree felony murder in toddler’s death
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that an Escambia County Grand Jury indicted Alonzo Dewayne Thompkins, Jr. for First Degree Felony Murder in the death…
Mum on investigation of shooting in old Escambia courthouse
Escambia County and Pensacola Police Department are not ready to release any more information on the Aug. 12 shooting at the Escambia County Administrative Complex….
Citizen advisory in Century charged with Sunshine Law violations
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that four members of the Citizens Advisory Task Force, an advisory board to the Town of Century City Council,…
Early Voting Begins Saturday
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford announces early voting locations and times for the Primary Election – a total of seven sites will…






















