Category: Politics
Pensacola City Council still locked out of sixth floor and now city server
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward told WEAR TV that he would not act on the council resolution passed at its Feb. 11 meeting that gave its…
Pensacola Speak: Ryan Wiggins on Donald Trump, Marco Rubio and future of GOP
On News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks,” I will have Ryan Wiggins of Full Contact Strategies to discuss 2015 GOP presidential race. Ryan has been…
Rep. Miller endorses Rubio
Today, House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller (FL-01) endorsed Marco Rubio for President. With the support of Congressman Miller in Florida’s most Republican congressional…
Inmate in death penalty ruling seeks life in prison for Pensacola murder
A Death Row inmate whose case led to the U.S. Supreme Court rejecting Florida’s death-penalty sentencing system is arguing that he should be sentenced to…
Ruling could be worth $100M to Florida counties, including Escambia
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA An appeals court ruling could mean the state owes more than $100 million to counties in a…
Gulf Breeze mayor discusses ‘State of the City’ with League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters invited the Mayors of Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Milton, Century and Jay to speak to their group a “The State of…
Escambia County Commission to discuss new jail on Feb. 25
The Escambia County Board of County Commission will hold a special workshop and meeting Thursday, Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. at the Ernie Lee Magaha…
Silent protest brought attention to Escambia County jail deaths
Over the past 15 months, seven men have died in the Escambia County Jail while awaiting trial. Three of those deaths were suicides. On Saturday,…
NorthEscambia: ‘Gov. Scott Should Look Tornado Victims In The Eye’
After seeing the devastation of tornado that hit the north Escambia County, Will Reynolds published this editorial on his website, NorthEscambia.com. We are republishing it…
Pensacola mayor’s office rejects resolution to allow council members on city hall floors without escorts
Pensacola City Council President Charles Bare passed on this email he sent to Mayor Ashton Hayward: Mayor Hayward: I just received word from a local…
Pensacola Chief Human Resources Officer violated PFD chain of command and collective bargaining pact
Public records recently released by the City of Pensacola show that its Chief Human Resources Officer Ed Sisson violated the grievance process established by the…
Perdido Key Master Plan Debate
Doug Underhill promises to seek more public input on the Perdido Key Master Plan between now and the Escambia County commission’s final vote sometime this…
Families plan silent protest over Escambia County Jail deaths
From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, several families who have had loved ones to be found dead in the Escambia County…
Odd-makers like Trump and Clinton
The odds-makers at www.SportsBettingDime.com issued a press release today. They expect the South Carolina primaries to be closer than the races in New Hampshire ……
Pensacola residents gave Fire Department high marks, but chiefs still booted
While City Administrator Eric Olson has the city’s outside counsel investigating the Pensacola Fire Chief Matt Schmitt and Deputy Fire Chief Joe Glover, it should…
Pensacola Speaks today: Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez Cantera and Buck Lee
On News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks,” I will interview former SRIA executive director Buck Lee in the first hour. Lee, who also served on…
Another possible delay for medical marijuana arises
Three nurseries have asked a Leon County circuit judge for a preliminary injunction to block the Florida Department of Health from moving forward with efforts…
Essential information on Century Tornado
From the Escambia County Community and Media Relations Department: Essential Information • Escambia County is working with the Town of Century and various agencies today…
Pensacola City Council speaks out on investigation of fire chiefs
Pensacola City Councilman P.C. Wu spoke first on the investigation of the fire chiefs, during the “Council Communications” segment of the meeting. “Sixty years of…
Pensacola City Attorney fumbles baton on briefing city council
After Pensacola City Administrator Eric Olson passed the baton to City Attorney Lysia Bowling on briefing the City Council about the investigation into Fire Chief…
