Last week, GOP congressional candidate Gene Valentine chastised CFO Jimmy Patronis for being endorsed by politicians. The PNJ reported he said at a Navarre forum: “Hey, Jimmy, stay in Tallahassee and fix…
Rudman files yet another bill
Outgoing State Rep. Joel Rudman is filing more bills, even though his resignation is effective Jan. 1. This makes three bills in eight days. My bookie Gizmo is considering setting up a…
Spainhower named Escambia County Employee of the Year
The Escambia County Commissioners named Ed Spainhower, Human Resources Specialist in Employee Relations, as the 2024 Employee of the Year during their December 12 meeting. A 10-year county veteran, Spainhower oversees employee…
Daily Outtakes: A Conversation with Lindsey Cannon
In this conversation on our podcast, Lindsey Cannon, the executive director of the Escambia Children’s Trust, discussed the Trust’s various Out-of-School programs, the challenges faced in grant applications, and the importance of…
Top reads: 12/15/24 edition
1. Waverly, Westmore request six-month extensions: The developers of the Waverly condos and Westmore apartments can’t meet the deadline to begin construction by Dec. 31. They have asked CRA for six more…
Top listens for the week, 12/14/24 edition
Spotify now hosts our podcast – (we don’t) color on the dog. Listeners heard Congressional candidate Jimmy Patronis say why he is running, find out when American Magic returns to Pensacola, learn…
Pensacola locks SEC Championship through 2026
The SEC Women’s Soccer Tournament will remain in Pensacola through 2026, with a possible extension to 2029, following a successful partnership since 2022. This year’s tournament, which saw Texas win its first…
Daily Outtakes: Patronis said yes when President-elect Trump called
For (we don’t) color on the dog, Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis reflects on his experiences during the BP oil spill, the importance of infrastructure for economic growth in Northwest Florida, and his…
Inweekly: Holidays & the Stage, No Better Duo
Feature Story: Many associate the holiday season with gift-giving and receiving, an abundance of food and over-the-top decorations. Sometimes it’s easy to forget one of the most beautiful traditions that can also…
IP names new Pensacola Mill manager
International Paper announced that Travis Jones has been promoted to Mill Manager of its Pensacola Containerboard Mill in Cantonment, Florida. In his new position, Jones will assume overall responsibility for safety, people…
Will term-limit pledge put Valentino in the House?
Former Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino announced that he supports term limits for the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. Will it be the ticket for him to win the Republican…
Daily Outtakes: Warrington Prep adding ninth grade
Warrington Preparatory Academy announced plans to expand to high school over the next four years. The goal is to provide unique educational options for students focusing on workforce development through digital design,…
Trust puts four OST programs on hold
The largest expenditure of the Escambia Children’s Trust has been for Out-of-School (OST) programs. With the third and final year of the agreements up for consideration, the staff met with all 16…
Chris Paulos: Contraceptive linked to brain tumors
The Levin Papantonio law firm has filed suit (Case 5:24-cv-02524) against Pfizer, Upjohn and related companies on behalf of Alicia Wilson from Upland, CA. The lawsuit alleges inadequate warnings about Depo-Provera’s potential…
Does Rudman know he won’t be a state rep any longer?
State Rep. Joel Rudman announced a second bill he filed with the Florida House for the 2025 session. The Navarre Republican has resigned his seat, effective Jan. 1. The bills die when…
Clark Merritt: American Magic arrives in February, regattas this spring
On (we don’t) color on the dog, Port of Pensacola Director Clark Merritt discussed the construction of the Maritime Center of Excellence, home for American Magic. Warehouse 10 is currently being renovated,…
More on Pensacola residents survey
Residents Encouraged to Complete Annual City of Pensacola Satisfaction Survey The City of Pensacola’s annual resident satisfaction survey is now available online. This year, the survey includes new questions about a new parking…
Presser Notes: Mayor Reeves endorses Patronis
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves has endorsed Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis for Congress. “I think that if anybody can appreciate what it takes to run for office, it’s me,” Mayor Reeves said at…
A Historic Win for Florida’s Waters
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Join National Estuary Program In a landmark decision for environmental conservation in the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Dec. 9 that will bring…
Tourist Development Tax collections dip slightly in October
The Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Collections Data for the September 2024 returns received in October 2024 show a 3% decrease from the same month last year. • Total collections received in October…