Category: Escambia County
Proposed T-shirt for District 3 race
With Hugh King confused over what Lumon May looks like and not being sure which May family member is actually Lumon May, I’m proposing a…
Lumon May has strong first quarter
Lumon May, Democratic candidate for Escambia County Commission, District 3, had another strong fundraising quarter. He is March 31 report shows that he raised $9750…
Friends of 4H offer alternative options for Navy Federal purchase
The “Friends of 4-H†represent Escambia County 4-H youth as a unified voice. They are concerned citizens, parents, 4-H alumni and friends of Escambia County…
Making Sausage in the Library
Faced with a nearly $10 million budget shortfall, Escambia County commissioners today considered pulling funding—totaling $3.7 million—from the West Florida Library System. A few hundred…
Libraries Spared
After nearly three hours of discussion this morning supporter of the West Florida Library System have reason to celebrate. Quietly. “We are left cautiously optimistic, 
Hugh King loses in court
On Wednesday morning, Hugh King, a no-party-affiliated candidate for Escambia County Commission, District 3, asked the court to grant a restraining order against Lumon May,…
Sen. Nelson Talks RESTORE & More
Senator Bill Nelson checked in with local political and community leaders this morning in Pensacola, spending most of the meeting discussing the RESTORE Act. The…
Library ‘Crisis’
According to Bette Hooten, president of the West Florida Library System, the regional collection of libraries are in “crisis mode.†“I cannot tell you how…
Qualifying for County Commission can be expensive
Supervisor of Elections David Stafford advised us that for those county commission candidates that don’t meet the petition requirement the fee is $4,411.86. Other than…
Hugh King campaign uses slam website
Hugh King, former Pensacola City Councilman, former pastor of Greater Union Baptist Church, former CMPA trustee, former Democratic candidate and currently prefiled NPA candidate for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Meeting Meltdown
Officials from the city of Pensacola, Escambia County and Gulf Breeze stepped into a room yesterday to discuss natural gas franchise rights. It did not…
Hawthorne: An Olive Branch or Baseball Bat?
He knows he’s going to speak before the Pensacola City Council tomorrow. He’s just not sure exactly what he’ll say. “I have an olive branch…
