Category: Politics
Escambia County Democratic Executive Committee elects officers
Last night, Mike Lowery, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1395, was unanimously elected as the new chairman of the Escambia County Democratic Executive…
Media organizations want records preserved in FDLE case
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Pointing to “a series of unfortunate incidents,” media companies and other open-government backers filed an emergency motion…
Evers goes after Kratom
What the heck is Kratom? And why does Sen. Greg Evers want to add to the state’s list of controlled substances (SB 764)? Kratom is…
Civil Rights leader tells story of plot to kill him
Last night the Escambia Democratic Womens Club honored Rev. H.K. Matthews for his role in the Civil Rights history of Pensacola. Matthews talked about “Bloody…
The civil rights story of Rev. H.K. Matthews
On my office wall is the cover of our March 25, 2010 autographed by Rev. H.K. Matthews. He will be speaking tomorrow at a special…
Gaetz family pushes for greyhound racing reform
When Florida senators start the annual legislative session March 3, one of the first issues they will take up is a bill that would require…
Florida First Amendment Foundation writes Governor and Cabinet
AN OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR SCOTT AND THE MEMBERS OF FLORIDA’S CABINET We are writing today to express our deep concerns about the lack of…
County gets an even larger grant for stormwater projects. Federal dollars are rolling into area
The Escambia Board of County Commissioners will be receiving a $5.4 million FEMA grant for flood control improvements. The plan, which was approved last night…
Commissioner Barry’s initiative started – Operation Night Light
Press Release: The Operation Night Light Project has begun in the Ensley Redevelopment District. The resolution was adopted by County Commissioners in 2014. The purpose…
Local Rising Star stays on Atwater leadership team
SaintPetersblog.com reports that Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater announced a number of changes in leadership. Ashley Carr,an IN Rising Star, who currently serves as…
Court upholds ban on openly carrying guns
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA In what judges described as a first-of-its-kind case, an appeals court Wednesday upheld a Florida law that…
Wiggins named as one of top Florida political operatives for GOP presidential hopefuls
SaintPetersBlog named five Florida political operatives the GOP presidential candidates should hire – now. Ryan Wiggins, daughter of former Councilman Jack Nobles and daughter-in-law of…
Get sneak peek into 2016 elections at Tiger Bay Club on Friday
FactCheck’s Eugene Kiely to Speak at Tiger Bay Club Feb. 20 “Election Outcome and Expectations for 2016” Eugene Kiely, Director of FactCheck.org, at the Annenberg…
Myers wants homeless report and ordinances on March City Council agenda
Pensacola City Councilwoman Sherri Myers has gotten tired wanting on Council President Andy Terhaar to do something with the recommendations on homelessness that have been…
Three years ago, lawmakers begin tinkering with voter registration
When the Right to Vote Goes Wrong By Jeremy Morrison Published Feb. 2, 2002 by Jeremy Morrison America’s journey towards a more perfect democracy has…
In 2008, Consolidation got on our radar
The Urge to Merge By Duwayne Escobedo Published Feb. 13, 2008 In 1967, Jacksonville and Duval County moved to consolidate their governments. Three years later…
Ten Years Ago: Taser abuse drew national attention
Gotcha! Crimefighters’ New Toy By Duwayne Escobedo Published Feb. 2, 2005 On the videotape, Randy Koch slouches in a chair in the Escambia County Jail…
IN 2015 Rising Star to lead Institute workshop on preparing for politics, Feb. 28
Dr. Jenna Emery, assistant professor of government at UWF and a new Inweekly rising star, will be the lead facilitator at an interactive leadership workshop…
Hayward completes loop on pension reform
Tonight the Pensacola City Council ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 707, the labor union representing…
On John Batchelor Show tonight, 8:45 pm
I’ve been invited to be a guest on The John Bachelor Show, which broadcast nationwide from WABC in New York City. His guest co-host will…
