Hayward says things can change investigation of Pensacola fire chiefs, report is ‘not the end all, be all’

On 1620 AM, Andrew McKay interviewed the mayor of Pensacola today and asked for an update on the investigation of the fire chiefs. Mayor Hayward…

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City of Pensacola faces lawsuit over cross in Bayview Park

The American Humanist Association’s Appignani Humanist Legal Center and the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) are suing the City of Pensacola to challenge a 25-foot…

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PNJ agrees with Inweekly, Pensacola mayor needs to call press conference on fire chiefs

In today’s editorial, “No transparency, no trust,” the Pensacola News Journal walks through the litany of misstatements by Mayor Ashton Hayward and his two administrators…

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Experts can not determine if report on Pensacola fire chiefs is exempt without seeing it

Mayor Ashton Hayward has determined the Beggs & Lane report on the investigation of the city’s fire chief and deputy fire chief is exempt from…

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What have Pensacola fire chiefs heard from city about report

“Nada…zilch….nothing!” said Deputy Fire Chief Joe Glover. The Pensacola firefighter has been on paid administrative leave for officially three months as of today. Mayor Ashton…

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Pensacola fire chiefs investigation apparently headless, final report a secret

On Friday, April 29 at 5 p.m., the City of Pensacola issued a statement that Mayor Ashton Hayward had received the Beggs & Lane report…

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Mayor Hayward denies he has report on Pensacola fire chiefs

On News Radio 1620’s morning show on Wednesday, April 27, Mayor Hayward said that he does not have the Beggs & Lane report: “…I do…

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City snafu leads to county paying sewer for downtown library

The City of Pensacola’s run of bad timing continued last week. In the same week the community celebrated Earth Day, city officials revealed that the…

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Pensacola Parks and Rec seeks input on assessment

The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department in cooperation with the University of West Florida Sport Management and Public Administration programs are evaluating the…

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Councilwoman Myers sets ‘Come Hell or High Water’ town hall, April 26

Her February meeting was canceled because of a tornado. Councilman Sherri Myers promises this one will go as scheduled. From her flyer: It’s Your Money…

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Manna purchases new headquarters on E Street

On Tuesday, MANNA Food Pantries purchased its new future home, the Pensacola Mill Supply Building on North “E” Street. The 23,000 square foot building is…

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City Attorney opines Council resolutions are not necessarily binding

Pensacola City Attorney Lysia Bowling has issued her legal opinion on whether resolutions adopted by the Pensacola City Council are binding if the mayor does…

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