Another call for Hall to apologize

Pensacola City Council: Though I am currently a resident of Gainesville, Pensacola is still my home. I would like to formally voice my objection to…

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Letter: Apology sought for Rev. Monk

From Michael Lowery: Dear Honorable Sam Hall, President of the Pensacola City Council: On Thursday, December 15th, 2011 I was in attendance as you know…

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Bonus Question

  Some City of Pensacola employees—those in the AFSCME union—will receive their Christmas bonuses as part of their regular paycheck. Union leaders and members let…

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Viewpoint: Juvenile Curfew

Hi and I hope this email finds you well. This letter is to address John Jerralds’ proposed Juvenile Curfew for Pensacola and possibly Escambia County…

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Free Speech Standoff

Holding his three-minute ground at the public lectern, Father Nathan Monk chanced an arrest during last night’s Pensacola City Council meeting. Two members of the…

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Lashbrook’s Attorney Stresses Innocence

Keith Lashbrook’s attorney is certain his client is innocent of accusations stemming from the Haitian orphanage the missionary oversaw. Children from the facility—and their state-side…

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Gas Cash

Although the Pensacola City Council approved the borrowing of $5 million for improvements and purchases for its natural gas infrastructure, it was not without some…

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City Employee Union: Bargaining in good faith

Good-faith bargaining generally refers to the duty of the parties to meet and negotiate at reasonable times with willingness to reach agreement on matters within…

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Could Have Been Messer-ier

It turns out that adopting a new city charter isn’t as easy as a vote. The logistics take some time to figure out. Pensacola City…

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Escambia County loses in House redistricting

The proposed new Florida House districts have the new boundaries shifting with the population to the east. Matt “Baby” Gaetz loses south Santa Rosa County…

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Wahoos Welcome Riggleman

Everybody had known about it all week, but that didn’t seem to damped the excitement surrounding the official announcement of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos’ manager….

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Local Kids to Learn Sailing

Kids participating in city youth programs next summer may get the opportunity to learn to sail. The City of Pensacola’s Neighborhood Services Department is partnering…

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Messer low bidder on city attorney contract

Jim Messer’s law firm is being recommended by Mayor Ashton Hayward to become the city attorney, moving him from interim status. He is the low…

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Superfund Shuffle

Escambia County will be handing off some toxic assets this week. The move should set the stage for brighter days. “It’s more of what I…

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Buzz: City Fire Union Passes New Contract

My sources inside the City of Pensacola firefighters’ union tell me that yesterday they passed the new contract proposed by Mayor Ashton Hayward by a…

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Hayward passes out $750 bonus to employees

Yesterday, this message was sent to all the City of Pensacola employees: MESSAGE TO EMPLOYEES December 5, 2011 Re: City Employee Appreciation Ladies and Gentlemen,…

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View of Maritime Stadium

I visited the Maritime Park stadium on Saturday. These photos don’t do it justice. The view is breathtaking. View the slide show

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London Free Press writes up Pensacola

Pensacola has attracted the attention of the travel writers. This articles on the Naval Museum, historic downtown Pensacola, the new maritime park, Global Grill and…

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Chief Simmons: Warn first, arrest later

In an effort to deter panhandling within city limits, Pensacola Police officers have begun enforcing Escambia County’s panhandling ordinance by issuing warnings to violators. “It…

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Occupy takes a stroll

Heads to Federal Court for Hearing: Occupy Pensacola will be marching from City Hall to the Federal Court building on North Palafox St. today for…

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