Category: Politics
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…
Federal Audit: ECUA did not comply with grant requirements
According to a recently released audit, ECUA only spent $1.09 million of a $149.2 million federal grant for Main Street Wastewater Relocation Project with minority-owned…
