Category: Politics
‘Stand Your Ground’ measure fails in House
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A National Rifle Association-backed measure that could have made it easier legally for people to claim self-defense…
Escambia to try out alcohol ban in beach business core
In an effort to address crime, commerce and “quality of life†issues, Escambia County officials have decided to try out an open-container ban for the…
Podcast: Underhill on Bayou Chico clean-up
Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill yesterday appeared on News Talk 1370’s ‘Pensacola Speaks’ to talk about the brewing controversy surrounding the dredging of Bayou Chico….
Mayor and City Council violated its policies with radio tower lease
The Pensacola City Council ratified its policy for the disposition (by sale or lease) of city-owned real property on the day Mayor Ashton Hayward and…
Local lawmakers join call to Gov. Scott to suspend the UN Refugee Resettlement Program in Florida
Press Release: Representative Doug Broxson, Senator Greg Evers, Representative Mike Hill, Representative Neil Combee, along with other members of the Florida Legislature, requested today that…
Miller warns about relocation of Syrian refugees to U.S.
Congressman Jeff Miller issued this statement today: “As a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, it is abundantly clear to me that…
Beach alcohol ordinance to be discussed tomorrow
So much for the Escambia Board of County Commissioners having a light meeting before the commissioners head off to a Florida Association of Counties meeting…
Newsom hired
Former Escambia County Assistant Adminstrator Larry Newsom has been hired to be the new city manager of Flager Beach, Fla. On Nov. 12, Flager Beach…
Captured Moments
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Never Ending Story
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Coffee Addict
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Food truck ordinance crashes
Several times over the course of the conversation Thursday evening, Pensacola City Council members noted how they’d kicked the issue of food trucks down the…
City produces missing documents before council meeting
City Administrator Eric Olson delivered to the city council a slew of documents regarding the Long Hollow Radio Tower just hours before its meeting yesterday….
Atkins addresses Long Hollow Stormwater Pond capacity
The Pensacola City Council was sent this memo around noon today by City Administrator Eric Olson To: Eric Olson, City Administrator From: Jeff Helms, P.E….
Radio Tower and public safety
Public safety is one of the most fundamental responsibilities of municipal government. City ordinances are enacted to ensure structures are built soundly and in accordance…
What did Reynolds tell or not tell the council about the radio tower lease ? (Transcript)
Inweekly had the video of the City Administrator Bill Reynolds’s presentation at the May 2012 Committee of the Whole transcribed. Here is the transcript: Mr….
Attorney argues his client did not lose non-conforming use for radio tower
Attorney Edward P. Fleming told Inweekly that the non-conforming use for Divine Communications’ radio tower did not end when the old tower was demolished. As…
City Administrator failed to mention Long Hollow conservation district
When the Radio Tower Lease was brought before the Pensacola City Council in May 2012, City Administrator Bill Reynolds failed to mention that the old…
State Capital Briefs: Gaetz tackles fantasy sports
LAWMAKERS PITCH REGULATIONS FOR FANTASY SPORTS Two Republican lawmakers are filing legislation that would regulate the daily fantasy sports industry, which is the subject of…
Pensacola poised to pass non-discrimination ordinance
The sprawling hours of discussion during Pensacola’s workshop on a proposed human rights ordinance provided ample time for everyone to have their say. Late into…
