County report: Wedgewood Pit Tour Video
On July 18, Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May and State Representative Mike Hill toured the Wedgewood neighborhood to get a firsthand look at the various…
Another Robocall for District 2 (audio link fixed)
Escambia County District 2 voters have been hit with another illegal, anonymous automated phone call attacking Doug Underhill. Underhill is running against Gene Valentino, who…
Prisoners get invoices for medical care after jail blast
Apparently Escambia County has not paid for the medical bills of inmates caught in the April 30 jail explosion. Prisoners who were treated for injuries…
Underhill picks up third ECUA endorsement
Press Release: ECUA Board Member Vicki Campbell endorses Doug Underhill, cites Underhill’s “desire to collaborate on solutions†for Escambia County Emerald Coast Utilities Authority member…
County could have as many as 100 borrow pits; some active, some not; all but one unregulated
I was reviewing county records and news articles on Escambia County’s feeble attempts to regulate borrow pits. In August 2011, Lloyd Kerr, then-director of Escambia…
NRA wins appeal, doctors can not ask patients if they own guns
The United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has ruled that doctors do not have the right to ask patients if they own…
Smoke ’em if you got ’em: medical pot has huge support
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Floridians really, really support the legalization of medical marijuana, according to a poll released Monday morning. The…
Floridians overwhelmingly are concerned about climate change
Marc Caputo of the Miami Herald reports that nearly seven in 10 likely Florida voters are concerned about climate change and nearly 80 percent want…
Today is last chance to register to vote in August primary
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford reminds everyone that the last day to register to vote or change political parties for the…
Weekend Buzz: Pitiful County, Eric gets his record and Robo attacks begin in District 2 (audio)
Pitiful Escambia The most profitable illegal business in Escambia County appears to be dirt. The Board of County Commissioners learned last week that only one…
Net worth up for most Florida lawmakers
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA For most state lawmakers, 2013 was another good year financially, regardless of party. Still, those with an…
Viewpoint: Why in the HELL does Pensacola need TWO Chambers of Commerce?
By Jibril Sulaiman, president of Pay Cell Systems Hello my name is Jibril Sulaiman. I’m the 33 year old President of a local technology company,…
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