Category: Politics
County will host meetings on Beach Master Plan alternatives
Escambia County will host two public information meetings in early March for the Pensacola Beach Master Plan alternatives. The meetings will begin with a presentation…
Blackwater Oil Bill Killed
A state bill aiming to entice oil companies onto state land has apparently stalled out in a senate committee this morning. The senate’s Environmental Preservation…
Kathleen Dough-Castro named new Escambia County Public Information Officer
County Administrator Charles R. “Randy†Oliver is happy to announce that Kathleen Dough-Castro has been named the new Public Information Officer for Escambia County. She…
Clearwire leaves Milton for Escambia County
It’s a first. A Santa Rosa County business leaves and moves to Escambia County…though I’m not sure the payroll is equivalent to that of Avalex…
Not what he meant…. exactly…
On CBS’s “Face the Nation” Rick Santorum says No – he was not questioning the President’s religious faith – but, he does question his world…
Evers’ Blackwater Backyard
A Northwest Florida senator is working to bring oil drilling close to home—his home. As Senator Greg Evers’ bill encouraging drilling on public lands—specifically, in…
Barry enters into District 5 race
This is looking like a hand-off. Steven Barry, Republican, pre-filed today for County Commissioner, District 5 for the 2012 General Election. Barry was beat by…
Attorney-Client Privilege: The Movie
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is again being scrutinized over questionable recording equipment in interview rooms. After apparently learning of plans to install video cameras…
Secret is out. IN gets new office for media empire
A group from southeast Alabama and northwest Florida has been working for several months to prepare for a future mega project for the region. The…
Commissioner Valentino on Bay Bridge Toll
Earlier this month, the Escambia County Commission passed a resolution opposing a toll on the bay bridge. State transportation officials invited Commission Chairman Wilson Robertson…
Watch out for Rombo!!!
Rick Santorum knows what’s in store for him: a whole lot commercials. Attempting to head Romney off at the mud-slinging pass, he released this Rombo…
Restored?
In an effort to pass the RESTORE Act—which would assure that 80 percent of the fines incurred as a result of the 2010 oil spill…
Voter registration system broken
The American democracy’s greatest achievement―fair elections―is at risk because of outdated and inefficient voter registration systems, according to a report by the Pew Center on…
Top Locally-owned Businesses
I sent out an email blast on Monday asking for the top locally-owned business–those that have been innovative, creative and that render superior customer service….
Chairman Wilson on Bay Bridge Toll
The Escambia County Commission didn’t score any points in Tallahassee when it recently formalized its opposition to imposing a toll on the Pensacola Bay Bridge…
Learn About Your World
Escambia County is partnering with other organizations to offer a Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP). Along with the University of Florida-Institute of Food and Agricultural…
Gulf Power drops rates
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today voted to reduce the fuel and purchased power charge on Gulf Power Company (Gulf) customer bills. Gulf residential…
Victor Steen’s death part of Orlando Sentinel report
The Orlando Sentinel has investigated the deaths caused by Florida law enforcement vehicles. From 2006 to 2010, 118 people were killed in fatal crashes involving…
Kudos to Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith (GJTBS) will celebrated 25 years of service to its clients on February 9, 2012. The Firm continues to grow…
Sen. Gaetz blasted for lynching metaphor
Representative Mia Jones (D-Jacksonville), chair of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus, issued the following statement: “Today, the 24 Members of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus…
