Category: Politics
Secret mini-casinos popping up in Florida
Business Week has an article on the Sweepstakes Internet cafes that are popping up in strip centers across the state. First-time customers must sign a…
ServisFirst Bank names Board of Directors
Press Release: ServisFirst Bank Pensacola announces that it has brought together a diverse and experienced group of Pensacola corporate leaders to serve as the Bank’s…
Downtown Technology Park Progress Report
Park set to be completed August 1. Admiral Mason Pond is expected to be completed July 16. PBS&J Project Manager: Gregory Allen, P.E. / David…
Hotel reservations not being made far in advance
It was reported yesterday at the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce meeting that hotel reservations are being made from three to 10 days in…
Gannett Q1 profits down
GannettBlog reports Gannett Co., the owner of Bella Magazine, Pensacola News Journal and 81 other newspapers as well as television stations, reported first-quarter profit decreased…
Pensacola City Council agenda out
The Pensacola City Council has two nominations for its Pension Board: UWF Economics professor Richard Hawkins and former City Attorney Rusty Wells. Former GM of…
Mobile makes Top 10 Cities of the Future
In its first ever ranking of America’s Cities of the Future 2011/2012, fDi Magazine ranked Mobile in the No. 10 spot among small cities defined…
Sheen may return to show, Hayward mum
In an interview with Sports Hub 98.5 WBZ-FM in Boston, Sheen said there have been discussions about him returning to “Two and Half Men.” There…
Tea Party hits Okaloosa County Commission
Daily News reports 40 to 50 local Republicans and tea party members attended budget workshop held by the Okaloosa County commissioners and told them to…
Inmate medical costs
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office took over the medical services for the Escambia County Jail from contractor Armor Correctional Health Services, which saved the county…
Grover joins Coldwell Banker United
Press Release: Coldwell Banker United, Realtors® Commercial welcomes Grover Robinson, IV and Clay Roesch Grover Robinson, IV is a seventh generation Pensacolian. He obtained a…
Sheriff gives take on the budget (updated)
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office made its presentation to the Board of County Commissioners. He told the BOCC that his office budget has only increased…
Gannett blasted for furloughs
The New York Times media columnist David Carr blasted Gannett execs for building their fat paychecks on the back of their workers. Gannett is owner…
Bubba’s on Patrol, Part 2
In 2007, County Administrator George Touart and Sheriff Ron McNesby devised a plan to deputized the code enforcement officers. While the beefing up code enforcement…
Scott gets BP money, TDC may call emergency meeting
Press Release: GOVERNOR SCOTT GETS $30 MILLION FOR NORTHWEST FLORIDA MARKETING FROM BP Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Northwest Florida…
Century wants a marketing strategy
NorthEscambia.com reports that Century leaders recently met to discuss how to attract economic development (Read more). Two suggestions: 1. Hire one of the sign people…
Port of Pensacola: Next Big Issue
The future of the Port of Pensacola could be hotly debated this year. Mayor Ashton Hayward has appointed a Port Advisory Committee and City Council…
Buzz: Eddie Todd to step down from CMPA chair
The original board members of Community Maritime Park Associates (post-2006 referendum) continue to fall. CMPA chair Eddie Todd is expected to step down at today’s…
Moby against reduced sentence for Manley
PNJ columnist Mark O’Brien comes out today against Thelma Manley getting a reduction of her 10-year sentence, ignoring the much shorter sentences that others have…
Thelma Manley: Background on the case
The daily newspaper claims as one of its victories the arrest and prosecution of Thelma Manley. They should. When the Front Porch board members brought…
