Yesterday evening I was out at Johnson Beach taking a few snaps of the oil that had washed up earlier in the day. Workers had cleared much of the high tide line…
Gelber quits law firm after BP hires it
Naked Politics is reporting that Democratic Attorney General candidate Dan Gelber has quit the his law firm, Akerman Senterfitt, on Thursday after BP hired the firm to represent it in the oil…
County didn’t order dump trucks
We’ve checked with county officials. They didn’t order the dump trucks or sand.The only thing the county has done is request specs for sand for the future. The lack of communication and…
Upset over road graders on the beach
I was sent this email: I just got back in town. Who’s bright idea was it to use Road graders on the beach?! BP’s, the State? Who? Really? I am sure you…
Beach Update: June 29
Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key Update Tuesday, June 29 – 10:00 a.m. – Update #26 * Weather- Temperatures are expected to be near 88 degrees with winds from the southeast. Chance of…
Buzz: Dump trucks on Pensacola Beach
Just got this email: “Headed to PC for a mediation. Just passed 6 dumptrucks headed out to Pcola Beach. ” If anyone is out there, please take photos and send to us….
Town Hall Meeting Oil Spill Legal Guidance
Press Release: Wednesday, June 30 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. WSRE Amos Studio 1000 College Blvd. PJC Main Campus OPEN TO THE PUBLIC NO COST- NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED Because many people have…
Sorry, Joe
IN will not attend the VP Joe Biden’s press conference. We are tired of the photo ops and empty statements of encouragement. For some reason, Tuesday has become the official “Visit Pensacola”…
Photos of oil at Ft. Pickens gate, June 28
From Kim Carmichael: “I’m at the last parking lot before the ft pickens gate. The amount of oil in the water is substantial.”
County gets form letter on BP claim
This is so classic BP. ESIS is the contractor responsible for handling all the claims for BP. The little ones are done locally, the larger ones are sent to Hammond, La. Today…
Updated Beach Health Advisory
Press Release Effective immediately, in response to a report by the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center of extensive oil sheen, oil mousse and tar balls, the Escambia County (FL) Health Department is…
Buzz: BP could stop county flyovers and water testing
We have heard the BP has notified county officials that it will not reimburse the county for the cost of using the Escambia County Sheriff’s helicopters to flyover area water or for…
Beach Open, Oil Still In Water
A local posted this video to Facebook earlier today.
Donovan/Nobles petition update
It appears Marty Donovan and Jack Nobles are pursing their petition drive against the maritime park. Anne B. Bennett just dropped off a letter in support of Donovan and Nobles’ effort. In…
BP Now Spending $100 Million Each Day
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that BP is now spending more than $100 million per day on Gulf Coast cleanup efforts. http://blogs.wsj.com/source/2010/06/28/bps-spending-on-gulf-oil-spill-hits-100-million-a-day/
Photos from Hands Across The Sand
Photos are courtesy of Brad Davidson, notice the inconsistency in the color of the sand:
News: Relief well ready in 18 days
Bloomberg reports: “BP may complete within two and a half weeks the first of two relief wells aimed at ending the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the London-based Times reported. The relief…
Beach Update: June 28
Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key Update Monday, June 28 – 11:00 a.m. – Update #25 * Weather- Temperatures continue to be in the 90s. Winds will be from the south southeast. Chance…
Are you getting sick?
I’ve been receiving numerous emails and phone calls about people getting severe headaches, nosebleeds and sinus problems. People who have swam in the gulf have developed rashes. What are you hearing, seeing…
Write EPA about dispersants
From Chasidy Hobbs, Emerald Coastkeeper: I wrote to you yesterday about a plan to get dispersants off EPA’s approved list of means of dealing with an oil spill. Write your letters TODAY!…
