On Thursday, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection revoked the permit for the Rolling Hills Construction and Demolition Debris Disposal Facility and said that it will file a lawsuit against the owner,…
UWF could pay $5000 per football game for use of Maritime Park
The CMPA will hold a special executive meeting next Friday, August 8 at 9 a.m. to discuss a proposed park rental agreement with the University of West Florida for its home football…
City attorney disputes City administrator email
Apparently all is not well in city hall: From: Janet Matteson Date: July 31, 2014 9:01:29 AM CDT To: Colleen Castille , “‘sales@ajmugs.com’” , Ashton Hayward , Stephanie Tillery , Brian Spencer…
Ingram negotiates agreement between Escambia County and ECUA on recycling
Today, Representative Clay Ingram released the following statement regarding a potential recycling agreement between Escambia County and the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA). “I am pleased to announce that after a series…
Help: Mentors needed
Take Stock in Children needs mentors for this fall for the following Escambia County middle schools: Bailey, Ferry Pass, Ransom, and Warrington. Interested persons should contact coordinator Sally Lee, slee@esc.k12.fl.us.
Evers endorses Valentino
I just received an endorsement letter from State Senator Greg Evers for Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino, who is battling Doug Underhill in the District 2 race. Evers wrote, “I have worked…
Gulf Power and IHMC sign up for STEM Summer Residency Program
Governor Rick Scott announced today that 19 Florida companies â including Florida IHMC and Gulf Power â are interesting in taking part in the Governorâs new STEM teacher summer residency initiative. The…
City Council pushes ahead with charter amendments
Pensacola City Council President Jewel Cannada-Wynn has called a special meeting for Monday, August 11 to vote on two proposed amendments to the city’s charter. If they are approved by the Pensacola…
Scarborough returns to Pensacola for Tiger Bay, August 15
Pensacola’s former Congressman, MSNBC’s host of “Morning Joe,†and my one-time shareholder in our weekly newspaper, Joe Scarborough, will be the guest speaker at Panhandle Tiger Bay Club Friday, August 15. Date:…
Jobs: Crist and Scott have different approaches
Governor Rick Scott continued his two-week “Jobs for the Next Generation†tour in Pensacola yesterday at Global Business Solutions, introducing his policies to make Florida the nation’s leader in growing emerging industries…
UWF alumae face in judge race, political forum July 31
UWF Legal Studies Program hosts candidates, alumnae for Judicial Forum The University of West Florida Legal Studies Program is sponsoring a judicial forum featuring First Judicial Circuit Judge candidates and UWF alumnae…
Valentino campaign denies any connection to robocalls
Press Release: The Gene Valentino Campaign is totally unaware of who is in charge or who is involved in creating and releasing these robo calls. Gene, and his supporters, look forward to…