Category: Politics
Food and beer now available at Pensacola International Airport
It has taken nearly a year, but Mayor Ashton Hayward’s vision of having national brand food service at the Pensacola International Airport has become a…
IRS rules volunteer firefighters are really county employees
The Internal Revenue Service has been auditing Escambia County’s volunteer fire departments. The agency ruled the stipends paid to volunteer firefighters are taxable wages subject…
New controversy brewing in state capital over FDLE
The Naples News reports that former Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Gerald Bailey was forced out of office by Gov. Rick Scott. Why is…
Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice meets on Friday
The Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice will hold its first meeting on Friday, Jan. 16, from 12:30 until 4:45 p.m. in Room 412…
Proposed new contract of Escambia County Administrator
The Escambia Board of County Commissioners will vote tonight on a new contract of County Administrator Jack Brown. The new contact â– Would supersede the…
Randy Oliver new Citrus County administrator
Randy Oliver, the former administrator of Escambia County, is the new county administrator for Citrus County, Florida. Yesterday Citrus Commissioners unanimously approved his $140,000 contract…
Psst, someone needs to tell Pensacola City Council a hard freeze is coming
Late this afternoon, the Pensacola City Council will release its agenda for its Jan. 15 regular meeting. Will the council discuss the recommendations made by…
Walton clerk joins Santa Rosa and Okaloosa in halting courthouse weddings
The Northwest Florida Daily News reports the Walton County Clerk of Courts Alex Alford and his staff will no longer conduct wedding ceremonies at the…
Viewpoint: Let’s Tell the Truth About the CSA Battle Flag Origins
By George Hawthorne President, Diversity Program Advisors, Inc. I have seen and heard the comments from “CSA Battle Flag†supporters that have invoked the “teachings…
House of Sticks: Happy New Bailout
by Kent Lyndon Greetings, everyone! I am feeling compelled to return to the cyber waves to give you an update on the global derivatives conspiracy…
Memorable quotes from Florida governors still resonate
I’m a fan of Peter Schorsch and his SaintPeters.blog. Today he highlighted a few memorable quotes from the inauguration speeches by Florida governors. Each is…
Weekend Buzz: County government sprints into 2015
This week is packed with important meetings that will impact Escambia County on various levels. New regulations for borrow pits and C&D landfills, RESTORE funds,…
Scott appoints Bilbrey to appellate court
Judge Ross Bilbrey has been appointed by Gov. Rick Scott as a judge on the 1st District Court of Appeal. Bilbrey most recently has served…
Federal judge clears up any confusion on gay marriage
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Pointing to his earlier “explicit ruling that Florida’s same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional,” a federal judge Thursday…
State Attorney finds Underhill committed no violation
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that his office has completed its review of a complaint alleging that Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill violated the…
More delays for Charlotte’s Web
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Lawmakers will have to sign off on a new rule to kick-start the state’s nascent medical marijuana…
Big day for Charlotte’s Web
The Florida Department of Health will hold a workshop today as it tries to develop a regulatory framework to carry out a new law that…
Interesting Job Description for City Attorney leads to charter questions (update)
The job description for the Pensacola City Attorney has been posted on The Florida Bar website: The City Attorney shall serve as the chief legal…
IP addresses are public records
The First Amendment Foundation, the Tallahassee-based non-profit that advocates open government, detailed in its most recent newsletter the most recent victories for the foundation and…
Court says Gov. Scott should reverse the suspension of Miami Lakes mayor
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday said Gov. Rick Scott should revoke the suspension of a Miami Lakes mayor who was acquitted of federal corruption…
