Category: Politics
ARB tabled 72 items from 2012 through 2015
A review of the minutes of the City of Pensacola’s Architectural Review Board revealed the board tabled 72 agenda items from January 2012 through December…
Candidates qualify for Escambia County races by petitions
Escambia Supervisor of Elections David Stafford posted on Friday the list of candidates that have qualified for their respective races by meeting the petition requirements:…
Podcast: Lopez-Cantera to Hold Veterans Roundtable in Bay County
Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera will hold a Veterans Roundtable in Bay County as part of the “Florida First Tour: Making Florida First in Jobs, Education…
Backroom Briefing: Scott coaches ’em up at Higher Ed Summit
(Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida) By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Next Thursday afternoon, near the end of his…
City of Pensacola must deal with ARB challenge to Bowling opinion
When the City of Pensacola’s Architectural Review Board met yesterday, the members felt it was important to make clear their position on how it treats…
Deas complaint against Pensacola deputy fire chief may not have qualified as a city grievance
The complaint lodged by Chief Human Resources Officer Ed Sisson that has gotten the most attention from the media concerns how Fire Chief Matt Schmitt…
Pensacola Speaks: Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez Cantera, Tampa Bay Times reporter on Newpoint scandal
This week, the Pinellas County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to send 90-day termination notices to four charter schools run by Newpoint Education Partners. Colleen…
Podcast: Gaetz ready for ‘robust’ debate on Bayview Park Cross
On “Pensacola Speaks,†State Rep. Matt Gaetz discussed why he wants to debate Amanda Kondrat’yev over the Bayview Park Cross. Gaetz is a Republican candidate…
Hayward: City of Pensacola following the process on John Sunday House
On his weekly segment on 1620, Mayor Ashton Hayward discussed the demolition permit issued for the John Sunday House. Hayward said that he and City…
Florida TaxWatch report recommends how to reform criminal justice system
Florida TaxWatch has issued a new report that proposes solutions on how Florida deals with non-violent offenders to reduce costly and unnecessary strain on the…
Pensacola mayor upset with council and citizens
In an unprecedented open letter to the citizens of Pensacola posted on the city’s “Transparent Pensacola” page, Mayor Ashton Hayward called a special council meeting…
Pensacola Speaks: Newpoint in Pinellas County, New overtime rules
On News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks,” we will discuss two hot topics – charter schools and new rules for overtime pay. New federal regulations…