We have reports that BP clean-up workers are being harassed when they take breaks in the 90+ degree heat. Some were reportedly even pulled off the beach. The EOC reports some of…
What does BP need to do to make it right?
I asked County Commissioner Grover Robinson what would BP needs to do make it right—as they claim they will do in their ads. “If they were going to make it right, they…
Hayward To Testify On Capitol Hill
The Washington Post is reporting that  BP CEO Tony Hayward will testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee next week . http://voices.washingtonpost.com/economy-watch/2010/06/bp_ceo_tony_hayward_to_testify.html
Greene: BP should invest $100 Million a year for 10 years
Press Release: Jeff Greene Calls On BP To Invest $100 Million A Year For 10 Years In Escrow Account For Florida Reparation Due To Gulf Oil Spill Funds to Aid with environmental…
Viewpoint: My Beach
An email from a reader: On Friday, I heard that the oil had started washing onshore, although in little, tiny, round droplets. At first, only the most discerning beachcomer’s eye could pick…
Companies Still Looking To Help, Profit
While BP continues to use toxic dispersants to break apart oil from the Deep Horizon spill, many companies are stepping up to other solutions—to no avail. One company is Houston-based Planet Resource…
What is the truth about the sand sifters
Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson was visibly upset today over British Petroleum not approving sand sifters for Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key. He said that yesterday the Santa Rosa Island Authority held…
We need claim stories
At today’s press conference, BP spokesperson Lucia Bustamante said that all claims were being paid within seven days of being filed. We need actual stories about claims. I’ve several fishermen that have…
Fantastic Relief Project
Email from Kimberly Davion: Hi Rick! This is Kimberly Davion. I wanted to share a story with you on a project that I have coordinated through a national handmade non-profit group. This…
Bloomberg: Stop whining, Pensacola
Bloomberg columnist Matthew Lynn writes that we Americans should to stop whining. He recommends that BP quit apologizing and instead go on the attack. “…there are no words BP can use to…
Bridge loan program activated at 7-week mark
Press Release: Governor Crist Activates Emergency Bridge Loan Program for Businesses Affected by Gulf Oil Spill ~Program provides $5 million in short-term funds to help small businesses in designated impact counties~ TALLAHASSEE…
City hires Hatch Mott
Mayor Mike Wiggins announced at the June 7, 4:30 p.m press conference at the EOC that the City has hired Hatch Mott MacDonald to monitor BP’s Bayou Chico boom containment operation. The…
Poll: BP handling this worse than Katrina nightmare
ABC NEWS reports Americans by more than 2-1 support pursuit of criminal charges in the nation’s worst oil spill , with increasing numbers calling it a major environmental disaster, eight in 10…
Why only $5000?
Yesterday, Lucia Bustamonte become the first BP representative to answer questions at an EOC press conference. I asked her how do BP come up with $5000 as the threshold for quick claim…
Another leak in the Gulf? (video)
Pilot Tom Hutchings, who lives in Fairhope, Ala. and has been featured on NPR, has a new YouTube video of what he found near another oil rig, Ocean Saratoga. It points to…
Game of Three Questions
On May 26, Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson sent a letter to Liz Castro about the Bayou Chico Staging Area. It was hand delivered to her at BP’s Government St. office. Robinson…
CBC NEWS – Power & Politics with Evan Solomon
I am on Canadian Broadcast Corp.’s version of the PBS NewsHour – Power & Politics with Evan Solomon. The segment was taped on Pensacola Beach this afternoon. It’s under Featured Videos on…
Latest Escambia EOC update
Escambia Disaster Response – Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Monday, June 7 – 5:00 p.m. – Update #38 * If you see tar or oiled debris on the beach, DO NOT PICK IT…
McCollum aide upset over blog (read my response)
Rick, Your blog posting today is inaccurate and unfair. The Attorney General has been out front demanding the Federal Government be more aggressive in Florida and in particular the Panhandle in their…
BP has only paid 22 percent of Florida claims
BP Claims Director Daryl Willis proudly claimed that BP hasn’t rejected any claims. He bragged about BP renewing the $5,000 checks to fishermen and others hurt by the BP oil disaster. However,…
