Category: Politics
Morgan vs. Powell
Much like the lunchtime cliques a few hours prior, the debate audience took to separate sides of Booker T. Washington High School’s cafeteria. Supporters of…
Hugh King’s spirals, provides no witnesses for his tale
Hugh King, former Pensacola City Councilman, former pastor of Greater Union Baptist Church, former CMPA board trustee, former Democratic candidate and current pre-filed NPA candidate…
Don’t call this an advisory
Press Relase: City to host public input meeting on new bus benches and shelters The City of Pensacola and vendor Martin Mency will host a…
Beach traffic continues to climb
Traffic on the Bob Sikes Bridge to Pensacola Beach was up again last weekend over both 2011 and 201O counts 2012 Fri 4/6 19055 Sat…
Negotiations, Not Court For Now
The city of Pensacola is sticking to the negotiating table over its ongoing dispute with Gulf Breeze regarding natural gas franchise rights. Although Pensacola officials…
King’s spiral continues
Hugh King has a warrant out for his arrest for battery against businessman Lumon May. King has pre-filed to run for Escambia County Commission, District…
Riding the Rails or ‘Mixed Signals?’
Yesterday, Gulf Breeze City Manager Buzz Eddy complained of receiving mixed signals from Pensacola officials regarding an ongoing natural gas franchise dispute. Apparently, Gulf Breeze…
Buzz: Hugh King under investigation for pulling a gun on opponent
Hugh King, former Pensacola city councilman and current candidate Escambia County Commission candidate (No Party Affiliation), is under investigation for battery and pulling a gun…
Celebrating Wahoos
The buzz I get is every politico and self-important “power broker” has been scrambling for tickets to the Wahoos’ opener. The field will probably be…
Odds favor Rubio for VP choice
Paddy Power makes Florida Senator Mark Rubio the favorite to be the Republican Vice Presidential candidate at 2/1, followed by Governor of New Jersey Chris…
Greener, Leaner Escambia
After a year-long effort to reduce its energy consumption, Escambia County has earned its star—its Energy Star. The Escambia County Central Office Complex has been…
Question # 3
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward’s newly seated Urban Redevelopment Advisory Committee is asking another question. It’s the group’s third ‘Question of the Week.’ Urban Redevelopment Advisory…
Tapped Out, Beerfest Cancelled
The Pensacola Beer Festival is not happening. Again. For the second year in a row, the local beer festival has been cancelled. The event organizer…
Beach continues to boom
Latest bridge vehicle count: 2012 Fri 3/30: 14886 Sat 3/31 19453 Sun 4/1 19101 TOTAL 53440 2011 Fri 3/25 15607 Sat 3/26 18971 Sun 3/27…
Port of Miami has multiuse plan -marina, hotel …
Miami Herald reports that the Port of Miami has a new 25-year master plan filled with ambitious ideas, “like a mega-yacht marina facing downtown’s Bayside…
Spencer apologizes for helicopter controversy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2012 From Brian Spencer, City Councilman, District 6. I offer my sincerest and deepest apology to those soldiers, veterans, their…
GOP 2012: They’re not going anywhere
Both Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich vowed to stick it out today:Â until somebody has 1,144 delegates. After all, it didn’t hurt Obama to slug…
Homes Available Under Escambia County Neighborhood Stabilization Program
(Press Release) The Escambia County Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) has two rehabilitated homes available for sale to first time moderate and low income homebuyers. Under…
New studies show positive rewards from sports teams….Sorry, C.C.
Don’t tell C.C. Elebash, but there are new reports out that highlight the value sports venues bring to cities. The Nashville is negotiating with the…
Public Meeting on Saufley Field C&D
Escambia County Commissioner Wilson Robertson will be hosting a District I town hall meeting April 10. The commissioner will be discussing the upcoming construction and…
