Category: Politics
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office issues official statement on evacuation
On the evening of May 22, 2014 at approximately 7:45 PM the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office had to evacuate its main building due to the…
When it rains, it pours: County Admin building loses power
Power Outage at County Administration Building Friday, May 23, 2014 – 7:00am A power outage in Downtown Pensacola this morning has impacted the Escambia County…
Former administrator files suit against the city of Pensacola
Former City Administrator Bill Reynolds has filed a lawsuit in circuit court against the city of Pensacola over his firing in July 2013. Reynolds is…
Political forums begin May 22
During this mid-term election year, Women for Responsible Legislation will be sponsoring political forums each month for candidates running for office. These forums are open…
Move to Amend meets tomorrow, 6:30 pm
The non-partisan coalition, Northwest Florida Move To Amend is organizing and implementing a new campaign in our community to support passage of 28th amendment to…
Hayward tops $100,000 mark in campaign fundraising
Mayor Ashton Hayward raised another $11,200 in April to put his campaign funding for his re-election at $103,325. His two challengers are trailing far behind…
DIB wants on input on Downtown parking, May 13
DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT BOARD (DIB) HOLDS INFORMATIONAL & INPUT PARKING MEETING WHAT: The Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) will hold an informational parking meeting to discuss the…
Studer Supports Fish Hatchery
Quint Studer sent a letter to the Pensacola City Council on Monday, May 5 in support of the proposed fish hatchery at Bruce Beach. He…
Hayward: We will rebuild
From Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward: Dear Neighbors: I know many of you have suffered because of this week’s severe weather. Many of you experienced flooding…
Weekend Buzz: Jail story unfolding
More than 26 inches of water in the basement At the Thursday afternoon press conference, Director of Corrections Gordon Pike told the media that the…
Today we assess the damage
Some in the media are declaring that Pensacola received more rainfall in a 24-hour period than any Florida city ever, 15-24 inches. The impact has…
Apparent gas explosion rocks Escambia County Jail facility
An explosion, that county officials believe was due to a gas leak, killed two inmates late last night at the Escambia County Central Booking and…
Guillory puts out his platform for County Commission District 2 race
Ray Guillory, Democratic candidate for Escambia County Commissioner Dist. 2, has posted his platform: We have to rebuild our blighted residential neighborhoods, and invest in…
Mouse crossings cause problems for ECUA
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has designed four mouse crossings on Perdido Key. There aren’t any safe ones for humans, but beach mouses will…
Hayward drops out of BLAB TV production, but show will go on
From Tamara Fountain, City Communications Administrator: Statement by Mayor Ashton Hayward on BLAB TV show I’m proud of the hard work that the City and…
Residents show up, speak out at District 3 Town Hall
A couple hundred citizens packed the Brownsville Assembly of God Reception Hall Tuesday night to be heard by their elected officials and community leaders on…
Hayward’s new television plan would not be allowed under county public access tv policy
On Monday, former Pensacola City Councilwoman Maren Deweese accused Mayor Ashton Hayward of using city dollars to promote his re-election campaign via a weekly television…
Rep. Broxson requests Jayer Williamson replace his father on commission
Rep. Doug Broxson (R-Midway), on behalf of the Santa Rosa County Legislative Delegation, has requested Jayer Williamson to be appointed to the Santa Rosa County…
Old Hickory Whiskey Bar hosts ‘Meet Pensacola Mondays.’ Focus on Pensacola Mayor’s race today, 5 pm
Email from Melissa Temsook, Catering Manager, Old Hickory Whiskey Bar: Hi Friends, I just wanted to reach out to you all and let you know…
Weekend Buzz: Forum on Crime and Education, First Digital Town Hall meeting
Commissioner May wants to discuss crime, neighborhoods and education Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May, District 3, will hold a town hall meeting on Tuesday, April…



