Alex Andrade, who is running for Florida House District 2 as a Republican, is holding a Summer Campaign Kick-Off event 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 at Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E….
Category: Escambia County
Candidates need to start their campaign engines
The close of candidate qualifying for statewide and local office is 23 days away. Mail-in ballots will sent out in 55 days. Early voting for the August primaries begins in 80 days.The…
Clark Partington shareholder appointed circuit judge.
Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Stephen Pitre to bench in the 1st Judicial Circuit, which is made up of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties. Pitre, of Gulf Breeze, is a…
Scott awards grants to protect future of military bases, including those in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties
Today, Governor Scott announced nearly $3.5 million will be awarded to support community projects at military installations across the state. Governor Scott said, “Florida is the most military-friendly state in the nation,…
Former Century inmate sues Corizon
A former inmate in the Century Correctional Institution, Ryan Huff, last week filed a federal lawsuit against Corizon, the state’s corrections health care services provider, and three of its employees for alleged…
ME files lawsuit to avoid audit
Medical Examiner Andrea Minyard yesterday filed a complaint for declaratory judgment to block Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties from auditing her financial records. The counties have started an audit of…
Breaking news: Phillips switches to City Council District 4 race
Chris Phillips plans to switch to Pensacola City Council District 4 race tomorrow. He had pre-filed to run for Escambia County Commission District 4 but told Inweekly this afternoon that he believes…
Triumph board approves $3 million workforce training grant for Escambia County
Today, the Triumph Gulf Coast board approved a $3-million grant for workforce development in Escambia County that was submitted by the Escambia County School District in partnership with Florida West Economic Development…
BCC and ECSO reach budget settlement
The Escambia Board of County Commissioners has approved a budget settlement agreement with Sheriff David Morgan. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will received an additional $9 million over the next four years…
District 3 Town Hall went well
Nearly 300 citizens last night came to the District 3 town hall held by Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May at the Brownsville Community Center. The issues covered included mass transit, beach ownership,…
Local gun violence continues
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help, according to its Facebook page. At 2:10 p.m. Monday, the Raceway Gas Station at 7271 Pensacola Blvd. was robbed at gun point….
Settlement between BCC and ECSO nears
Attorney/Client Session and Special BCC Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, April 26 IT IS THE INTENTION of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Florida, to hold a private meeting with its…