No more free beer
The new owners of Budweiser have announced that they will no longer give away free beer samples at Busch Gardens. The taps will stop flowing…
State budget cuts impact hospitals
Florida hospitals now face a $137 million reduction if the state legislature passes the proposed budget cuts. Sen. Durell Peaden (R-Crestview), a doctor who heads…
No Life in PNJ
The Pensacola News Journal has no Life section today. The Thursday edition has undergone its version of “The Biggest Loser” by dropping down from five…
Suit filed over airport hotel lease
Today, PNS Hotel Group, Ltd. filed suit against the City of Pensacola concerning the recent lease of airport property given to Sandspur Development. The partners…
More on Milton Fire
Press Release: The fire is currently contained, with City of Milton Fire Department addressing hot spots. · Structural Only Inspection Summary: Santa Rosa County Inspection…
Photos of Morgan’s swearing in ceremony
The Escambia County Commission chambers were packed
Update on Milton fire
Press Release: Downtown Milton Fire Update * The fire was called under control at 11:30 p.m., currently not called contained. * U.S. Highway 90/Caroline Street…
State lawmakers make cuts
The special session is out to cut $1 billion in spending to help cover the state’s $2.4 billion budget shortfall. Education is the biggest target…
Evers wounds, maybe kills, consolidation
NorthEscambia.com reports that the Town of Century has withdrawn its support for a plan to consolidate Century, Pensacola and Escambia County under one unified government….
City Staff Politics 102
The Pensacola city staff has stopped playing politics with its council and the citizens. Last week, we pointed out on this blog that the council’s…
Buzz: Barrows gets 10pm slot
We’ve heard through the media grapevine that Mollye Barrows is the new 10pm co-anchor for WEAR TV3. She will continue with her 4pm also. Barrows…
Morgan sworn in
David Morgan is now officially the sheriff of Escambia County. He received his commission from Gov. Charlie Crist, via Chief Deputy Clerk of Courts Lisa…
Gulf Breeze Loan Pool blasted in Century
Someone is circulating flyers in Century blasting the Gulf Breeze Loan Pool. It claims the City of Gulf Breeze and its loan program are under…
Owens talk of Judicial Center
Newly-elected Public Defender James Owens had the Blanchard Judicial Center buzzing yesterday. Long-time employees were dismissed and told to pack their things and not return…
Boone Report: Pate is back
News: Pate Goes Back To Council On Thursday by Sean Boone Last month City Council voted down a staff recommended lease amendment for the Pate…
Sansom resigns from college
Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom has resigned from his vice president position at Northwest Florida State College. This is the statement that he read to…
Craig will join ECSO
David Craig, the producer and founder of the Reality News Network, will a part of the Morgan administration in the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Craig…
Open letter to Pensacola City Council
January 2, 2009 Dear Council Members: At its meeting on December 11th the City Council failed to approve the Pate Stevedore Company (“PATE”) Lease Amendment…
Pratt joins blogosphere
From Pensacola City Council-elect Megan Pratt: I mulled creating a website vs creating a blog for a while. Finally bit the bullet and started a…
Bigger ECSO presence on the beach
Sheriff-elect David Morgan plans to reactivate the law enforcement reserve program. These volunteers will be used to give the ECSO a stronger presence on Pensacola…
