Category: Pensacola
Don Gaetz suggests Community Code of Ethics
Former Florida Senate President Don Gaetz discussed ethics in government with community leaders today during an Advocacy Lunch & Learn sponsored by the Studer Community…
Burgess Road sidewalks survive second public hearing and final budget vote
Last night, the Pensacola City Council unanimously approved a $226.6-million budget for FY 2018. The budget included $1.6 million for sidewalks and street drainage on…
Pensacola mayor runs out of options on Pitts Slip lawsuit
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward lost again on the Pitts Slip lawsuit. The Florida Supreme Court refused to entertain his motion for the court to hear…
The battle over Burgress Road heats up
On “Pensacola Speaks,†Councilwoman Sherri Myers gave more background on last week’s council budget amendment that would allocate $1.6 million for sidewalks and drainage on…
Next up: ECUA emergency storage tank in North Hill area
Last Thursday, the Pensacola City Council voted to hold a special meeting regarding the Emerald Coast Utility Authority’s proposed storage tanks on North Palafox Street….
Civic Conversation begins Set. 26
The Studer Community Institute launches its latest initiative, CivicCon, on Sept. 26. “We asked Christian Wagley to go out and find the top eight or…
The Pensacola Confederate monument two-step
The Pensacola City Council did not vote to schedule a special meeting on the possible relocation of the Confederate memorial that is on city property….
Pensacola appears to be the only choice for Pelicans
The City of Pensacola may be the only remaining city interested in hosting the G League team of the New Orleans Pelicans. Shreveport Mayor Ollie…
Survey: Attitudes toward economy and job growth hold but show huge improvements in past decade
The Quality of Life Survey shows that locals have the same attitude about economic conditions this year as they did in 2016. The positive rating…
Survey: Pensacola voters gave Superintendent Thomas and School Board much lower ratings
The Pensacola Young Professionals’ Quality Life Survey revealed a significant drop in job performance ratings for School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas and the Escambia County School…
PYP Quality of Life survey shows more people believe county and city going in right direction
The Pensacola Young Professionals released their 10th Annual Quality of Life Survey this morning that showed more people believe Escambia County and City of Pensacola…
City of Pensacola releases its June 30 financial reports – 67 days after period closed
The City of Pensacola has gotten lax in releasing its quarterly unaudited financial reports. Â The reports for first six months of FY 2017 – which…
Fourteen more townhouses could be coming to downtown
Ahi Esta LLC has submitted preliminary plat for 14 townhouses on the corner of Spring and West Intendencia streets. The subdivision, Aguada Creek, is on…
Buzz: Pelicans like Bay Center
The New Orleans Pelicans have made another round of visits with Escambia County Commissioners individually. We’ve been told that the NBA team is very interested…
Official statement on Saturday protests
From the Pensacola Police Department: The demonstration at Lee Square went from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm today, with approximately 250-300 people in attendance. Pensacola…
A prayer for peace in Pensacola tomorrow
Rev. Lonnie D. Wesley, III, pastor of Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, posted on Facebook: “All right, Pensacola, two opposing groups are scheduled to protest…
Council president wants meet to vote on holding a meeting on Confederate statue
Pensacola City Councilman Brian Spencer has responded to Mayor Ashton Hayward’s recommendation to hold a workshop for public input on the possible removal of the…
Pensacola mayor recommends public workshop on Confederate monument
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward told Andrew McKay on NewsRadio 1620 that he is recommending that the Pensacola City Council hold a workshop to get public…
Pensacola mayor ‘accelerates’ bid for NBA G-League team
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward said on NewsRadio 1620 this morning that he will tour the Pensacola Bay Center on Friday with officials from the New…
Shreveport mayor presents plans for Pelicans arena, Saints training camp
Yesterday Shreveport Mayor Ollie Taylor presented to the city council her plan for a $150-million development for her downtown that would include a 3,200 arena…
