Pensacola City Council members are once again split on what Mayor Ashton Hayward can and cannot—and should or should not—do. The familiar debate over the particulars of the city’s new strong-mayor form…
Brazilian steakhouse opens Friday
Rodizio Gril will open its doors in downtown Pensacola on Friday, Feb. 10. It’s located one block from the Civic Center on Gregory Street,at the site of the old Zea’s. Rodizio Grill…
Arrest Log Feb. 7
The following suspects were charged with felonies Monday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Roger Bradley Boswell, 53, 900 block of North 57th Avenue, fleeing/eluding…
United Way Adds George Coolbaugh to Organization
United Way of Escambia County has named George Coolbaugh as the organization’s new volunteer and community engagement manager. Coolbaugh is filling the position after Pamela Mauldwin, who accepted a position with the…
BP ready to settle 600 lawsuits
Reuters reports that BP is saying its ready to vigorously fight its legal issues in court. However, buried in the article is a report that Chief Executive Bob Dudley said on the…
Last Call?
Pensacola officials are eyeing a lawsuit against the owners of Tom, Ann, Buddy’s. The corner bar has earned a nefarious reputation over the years and, more importantly in this case, racked up…
A Good Question ’bout Downton Abbey:
Why would Republican Conservatives be the ones to want to cut funding to PBS right when it’s “delivering such a soothing message about the benevolent rich†as Downton Abbey? If you were…
Arrest Log Feb. 6
The following suspects were charged with felonies Sunday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Jason Craig Chafin, 30, 900 block of Bartow Avenue, two counts…
All Aboard?
Will Amtrak’s Sunset Limited passenger train service once again travel through Pensacola? City officials would like to see that happen. During today’s Pensacola City Council Committee of the Whole meeting, council members…
Fire on Gregory St.
The Pensacola Fire Department was called to 2019 W. Gregory St. at 1:36 a.m. and the first truck arrived at 1:41 a.m. to find the structure fully involved in flame. (see attachment)…
NW Florida lawmakers love manure
When the fertilizer industry needs someone to co-sponsor a bill to keep it from being regulated, they only have to look to the Northwest Florida delegation for support. Last year, Rep. Clay…
Settlement possible in BP massive lawsuit
UPI is reporting that there is still a chance BP will reach settlements with the federal government and the affected states before the Feb. 27 trial over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico…
Tom, Ann, Buddy’s Foreclosure?
Pensacola City Council on Monday, will take up the issue of filing a lawsuit against the owners of Tom, Ann, Buddy’s. Frequently attracting the attention of authorities— recently a police officer shot…
BP to spend half billion to reinvent itself
BP North America told its marketers and franchisees that it is putting $500 million into marketing in the US over the next two years, in an attempt to revamp its brand, reports…
Mobile: Police Officer fatally stabbed
al.com is reporting tonight that a Mobile Police Officer was fatally stabbed at the Mobile Metro Jail. The suspect, Lawrence Wallace Jr. is also dead after a chase. Mayor Sam Jones’ office…
Arrest report for City Public Works employee
Three-page arrest report – click to enlarge:
Ride a Clydesdale at Gulf Coast Kid’s House
 (PENSACOLA, February 3, 2012) – Express Employment Professionals and Pensacola Cordova Rotary are teaming up to raise funds for Gulf Coast Kid’s House by offering the community a unique opportunity to…
Buzz: Drug bust at City Public Works -confirmed
There was huge drug bust yesterday involving two city Public Works employees, who were apparently selling drugs from their city vehicles. Eight people have been indicted on federal drug charges– six of…
2011 County Crime Stats
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office recently released the 2011 crime statistics for the area. The stats reveal an overall reduction in violent crimes from the previous year. The sheriff’s office reports a…
Buzz: Studers have contract to buy other Penko building
We are hearing that the Studers have entered into a contract to buy the other Penko building on the northeast corner of Palafox and Main streets—-next to Jackson’s. It’s another step in…
