Category: Politics
Local lawmakers join call to Gov. Scott to suspend the UN Refugee Resettlement Program in Florida
Press Release: Representative Doug Broxson, Senator Greg Evers, Representative Mike Hill, Representative Neil Combee, along with other members of the Florida Legislature, requested today that…
Miller warns about relocation of Syrian refugees to U.S.
Congressman Jeff Miller issued this statement today: “As a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, it is abundantly clear to me that…
Beach alcohol ordinance to be discussed tomorrow
So much for the Escambia Board of County Commissioners having a light meeting before the commissioners head off to a Florida Association of Counties meeting…
Newsom hired
Former Escambia County Assistant Adminstrator Larry Newsom has been hired to be the new city manager of Flager Beach, Fla. On Nov. 12, Flager Beach…
Captured Moments
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Never Ending Story
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Coffee Addict
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Food truck ordinance crashes
Several times over the course of the conversation Thursday evening, Pensacola City Council members noted how they’d kicked the issue of food trucks down the…
City produces missing documents before council meeting
City Administrator Eric Olson delivered to the city council a slew of documents regarding the Long Hollow Radio Tower just hours before its meeting yesterday….
Atkins addresses Long Hollow Stormwater Pond capacity
The Pensacola City Council was sent this memo around noon today by City Administrator Eric Olson To: Eric Olson, City Administrator From: Jeff Helms, P.E….
Radio Tower and public safety
Public safety is one of the most fundamental responsibilities of municipal government. City ordinances are enacted to ensure structures are built soundly and in accordance…
What did Reynolds tell or not tell the council about the radio tower lease ? (Transcript)
Inweekly had the video of the City Administrator Bill Reynolds’s presentation at the May 2012 Committee of the Whole transcribed. Here is the transcript: Mr….
Attorney argues his client did not lose non-conforming use for radio tower
Attorney Edward P. Fleming told Inweekly that the non-conforming use for Divine Communications’ radio tower did not end when the old tower was demolished. As…
City Administrator failed to mention Long Hollow conservation district
When the Radio Tower Lease was brought before the Pensacola City Council in May 2012, City Administrator Bill Reynolds failed to mention that the old…
State Capital Briefs: Gaetz tackles fantasy sports
LAWMAKERS PITCH REGULATIONS FOR FANTASY SPORTS Two Republican lawmakers are filing legislation that would regulate the daily fantasy sports industry, which is the subject of…
Pensacola poised to pass non-discrimination ordinance
The sprawling hours of discussion during Pensacola’s workshop on a proposed human rights ordinance provided ample time for everyone to have their say. Late into…
Council looks ready to dig into Long Hollow
The Pensacola City Council decided during its Monday agenda session to move forward with a vote later this week on directing city staff to provide…
Mike Hill’s ‘Fair Districts’ lawsuit dismissed
A state lawmaker and other plaintiffs have dismissed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the “Fair Districts” redistricting standards approved by Florida voters in…
Bondi will not challenge medical pot amendment
Though continuing to express concerns about a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize medical marijuana, Attorney General Pam Bondi is not challenging the wording of…
Attorney for Biggs Construction sends copy of letter to council
Attorney Bruce Partington shared this letter with the Pensacola City Council and the media earlier today. It directly contradicts statements by Gene Church, owner of…
