The Escambia County Jail is currently accepting applications for Corrections Officer Trainees. No certification is necessary, but applicants must be willing to complete Corrections Basic Recruit School, which will be provided at…
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VetFed Resources opens Pensacola office
On Friday, Dec. 8, FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance celebrated that VetFed Resources, Inc. will open a new location in Pensacola, creating 20 new jobs. Commissioner Lumon May, PEDC board member Dave Hoxeng…
Superintendent gets final say over ‘insubordinate’ black coach
In September 2014, Superintendent Malcolm Thomas fired Escambia High School head football coach Willie Spears despite the pleas and requests of his school board and an overflow crowd of Escambia High students,…
Battle being waged over affordable housing in Escambia County
PNC Bank is attempting to takeover Morris Court housing associated with Miami developer Lloyd Boggio, who last year pleaded guilty to four counts of money laundering, and the company he founded, Carlisle…
County administrator gets two more years but not without debate
The Escambia County Commission voted last Thursday to give County Administrator Jack Brown two one-year extensions of his contract, which was due to expire Jan. 8, 2018. Commissioner Steven Barry expressed his…
County and Chamber announce support for four Triumph applications
The Pensacola-Escambia County Promotion & Development Commission (PEDC) won the Escambia County Commission’s approval for two projects to be presented to Triumph Gulf Coast for funding. Both projects also have the support…
Sheriff asks State Attorney to investigate County Commission
State Attorney Bill Eddins has notified the Escambia Board of County Commissioners that Sheriff David Morgan has filed a complaint alleging possible Sunshine and Public Records violations. Chief Assistant State Attorney Greg…
AG gives opinion on Underhill legal fees
Opinions Division of the Florida Attorney General’s office has rendered an opinion on whether the Escambia Board of County Commissioner should pay for the legal defense of Commissioner Doug Underhill in lawsuits…
Heroin deaths up 21 percent in Northwest Florida
According to the Florida medical examiner’s report for 2016, heroin-related deaths in the First Judicial District increased 21 percent last year. We had 34 such deaths, the most in any single year….
Fresh young faces seeking local and state offices
The number of young professionals seeking political office continues to grow, and more names are being mentioned. Rep. Frank White, who is seeking the Attorney General post, and Rep, Jayer Williamson, who…
Read about proposed Northwest Center for Dynamic Ocean Technologies at Port
Last week, we wrote about the need for a plan for the future of the Port of Pensacola. Triumph Gulf Coast uploaded the pre-screening form for the Northwest Center for Dynamic Ocean…
Underhill sends out updates on infrastructure work
Commissioner Doug Underhill sent out the following information on the infrastructure work being done in District 2: Infrastructure Projects in District 2 There are two primary functions of the Escambia County Board…