Category: Politics
WTF: Rolling Hills still on fire
It has been four days since we first reported that the Rolling Hills landfill was on fire. The residents are still battling the smoke from…
Another City of Pensacola public records coordinator bites the dust
The turnover bug continues to plague City Hall. Matt Shaud is no longer Mayor Ashton Hayward’s Public Records Coordinator, a position he had held since…
House fires back against Enterprise Florida [video]
The Florida House has created a YouTube video that argues its case to eliminate Enterprise Florida. It opens with Sanford Burnham Medical Research Institute that…
Nelson files bill to help with ‘water war’
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) filed legislation today that would require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to send more freshwater south from Georgia into…
While Pensacola City Council stalls, Jacksonville outlaws discrimination against the LGBT community
In a historic moment for gay rights advocates, the Jacksonville City Council yesterday outlawed discrimination against the LGBT community. Meanwhile the Pensacola effort, which began…
Gaetz: ‘I’m not afraid of protests’
Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” I interviewed Congressman Matt Gaetz about the possibility of protests at his “Open Gaetz Day” events on Feb. 23. “First, let…
House looks to tighten local ethics rules
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A House committee unanimously approved an overhaul of local ethics rules Tuesday, paving the way for legislation…
Escambia County home to 2017 Animal Control Officer of the Year
Escambia County Animal Control Sgt. Stephanie Nowlin was recently selected as the 2017 Animal Control Officer of the Year by the Florida Animal Control Association….
Rolling Hills on fire again
Last night, the Escambia County Public Information office sent out this announcement: Escambia County Waste Services, Environmental Code Enforcement, Public Safety, Fire Rescue and the…
Corcoran and House ready to take on world
In his weekly roundup, Brandon Larrabee of The News Service of Florida reports: If Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran intended to shake up the legislative…
Scott gearing up for a campaign, raised $1.7M in Jan.
The political committee closely tied to Gov. Rick Scott raised almost $1.7 million in January, including collecting a handful of six-figure checks, according to a…
State CFO to resign
The News Service of Florida reports: State Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater announced Friday that he will resign from his Cabinet position after the 2017…
Police increase presence at Booker T. Washington High
Parents and students are still in the dark over the gun incident that occurred on Booker T. Washington High campus on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Both…
Finding more diversity among suppliers
By Eurydice Stanley… On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the Florida Department of Management Services Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD), City of Pensacola and Gulf Coast African…
Washington High gun incident: A relative says student only intended to harm himself
A relative of the boy who originally brought the handgun on the Booker T. Washington High School campus called Inweekly to say that the student…
Trumbull on future of Triumph Gulf Coast [podcast]
The House Select Committee on Triumph Gulf Coast released a draft of the committee bill that will establish the process for how the BP oil…
Florida House committee votes to eliminate Visit Florida, Enterperise Florida and more
The Florida House of Representative’s Careers & Competition Subcommittee passed a bill today that would eliminate programs that Speaker Richard Corcoran and conservative groups, like…
Oops, mystery Baylen pole coming down
People have asked about the tall wooden pole that suddenly appeared on Baylen Street near the county’s parking garage. We’ve jokingly called it downtown’s latest…
Pensacola Blue Wahoos to host All-Star Game
by Duwayne Escobedo… In 1962, Pensacola hosted its last all-star game when it showcased the best players from the Class-D Alabama-Florida League at Admiral Mason…
Rawson Lane closure debated
By Duwayne Escobedo… For the second time since July 2010, Pensacola Christian College asked for Escambia County to close Rawson Lane that borders its east…
