PBR: Olson has his own cover-up

While his co-leader, COO Tamara Fountain, is battling to keep her job, City Administrator Eric Olson has some explaining to do about the Planning Department…

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PNJ editorial focuses the resume issue back on Mayor Ashton Hayward

The daily newspaper has a strong editorial coming out tomorrow. It is available online now: “City blind to bigger picture.” The editorial board points out…

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Barry pre-files for second term

Press Release: Today, District 5, Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry announced his candidacy for re-election in November 2016, and filed paperwork with the Supervisor of…

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Councilman Bare wants Pensacola City Council to conduct an inquiry into conduct of Planning Board member

Councilman Charles Bare wants the City Council to conduct an inquiry into the conduct of Planning Board member Scott Sallis in his recent vote on…

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Fountain cries foul

City Chief Operations Officer Tamara Fountain issued this evening a statement to the Pensacola News Journal accusing reporter Will Isern of printing “allegations and innuendo”…

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Salaries more and experience less than previous city administrators and managers

Bill Reynolds was Mayor Ashton Hayward’s first city administrator. He was in charge of all city operations, including all the enterprises. His pay was $130,000. Colleen…

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Tallahassee chamber cancels Walton conference over Confederate flag

The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday said it will not hold a long-scheduled conference in Walton County next year due to “the county’s…

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New Congressional map sets stage for special session

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A new set of congressional districts that could alter the futures of several members of the state’s…

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Sallis says city to change ethics policy on board voting, no comment from Olson

by Jeremy Morrison According to a planning board member who triggered ethical questions with his participation and vote on a matter his business partner brought…

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Gaetz downed by whooping cough, may give up tweeting

By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA State Rep. Matt Gaetz had to cancel his half of a father-son appearance Wednesday due to a…

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Sheriff’s office waiting for lab analysis in ‘Blue Moon’ triple homicide case

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release stating the agency is awaiting the return of lab analysis on evidence obtained at the scene…

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Campaign to Keep Guns Off Campus oppose Evers’ bill

Florida HB 4001 and SB 68 would force loaded, concealed guns onto state college and university campuses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2015 (Tallahassee, FL):…

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