As of Saturday, Aug. 11, 9,243 mail-in ballots had been received by the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections office – Republicans: 5,310, Democrat: 2,939, NPA: 958 and Other: 36. 7/16/18 2 7/17/18…
HR found ‘toxic environment’ in mayor’s office
Among the public records received by Inweekly on Friday afternoon was the report of Human Resource manager Tracy Walsh’s investigation into Constituent Service Administrator Latasha Buchanan’s hostile work environment complaint that she…
Former city administrator submitted resignation on July 23
According to public records received by Inweekly, former City Administrator Eric Olson submitted his resignation to Mayor Ashton Hayward on Monday, July 23. Read Resignation Letter. He asked that Friday, Aug. 10…
Former city administrator left mayor’s office in disarray
Public records show that former City Administrator Eric Olson left the mayor’s office “fraught with stress, suspicion, and major polarization.” Olson had two allegations of hostile work environment filed against him, an Equal…
United Way honors volunteers
United Way of Escambia County celebrated the successes they shared with partner agencies, donors, and volunteers over the past year on Thursday at Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center. WEAR ABC 3 News’…
Sample ballots in the mail
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford announced today that sample ballots for the August 28 Primary Election are being mailed to Escambia County voters. The sample ballot includes a ballot…
‘Tentative’ union agreements appear to be a bunch of scribbled notes
In June, Mayor Hayward announced he had reached a tentative agreements with the bargaining units of FOP (Here). On July 26, he announced he had reached an agreement with American Federation of…
Backroom briefing: Skewering Trump, Selling Books
By Jim Turner and Lloyd Dunkelberger Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida— Mixed reviews are in for Tallahassee’s number-one “Never Trumper†— Rick Wilson, who has a new book,…
MetLife MatchUp: Vote for Bubba
The Gulf Coast community rallied behind professional golfer Bubba Watson to help him win the first round of the 2018 MetLife MatchUp, securing a $20,000 donation to The Studer Family Children’s Hospital…
Fenner Ride set of Oct. 20
More than 400 cyclists from around the region are expected to participate in the annual Fenner Ride in Milton, Fla. on Saturday, Oct. 20. The century ride, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters…
BCC COW agenda packed with hot topics
The Escambia Board of County Commissioners holds a Committee of the Whole meeting today starting at 9 a.m. Studer Community Institute founder Quint Studer and his attorney Scott Remington will present how…
History Hall at One Palafox Place celebrated
The University of West Florida celebrated the opening of History Hall at One Palafox Place with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 7. History Hall, a hallway in the recently revitalized…
Town Hall: ‘Let’s talk about homelessness’
From Ann Hill Campaign: Ann Hill, candidate for Pensacola City Council District 6, will host a free community Town Hall: “Let’s talk about homelessness.†Panelists from the Pensacola Police Department, ACLU, Downtown…
Mayoral campaign reports
Grover Robinson edged Brian Spencer in raising funds during the week of July 21-27 ($9000-$8000), but Spencer has begun to spend his campaign war chest, $30,167.90. Lawrence Powell had a solid fundraising…
County Commission campaign reports week of July 21-27
In District 2, Commissioner Doug Underhill had a strong fundraising week for July 21-27, hauling in $5,300. His challenger Alan McMillan raised $2,250. In District 4, Greg Litton brought in $2,700, followed by…
Carpenter’s Creek Town Hall, Aug. 20
Councilwoman Sherri Myers will host a town hall 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20 at Asbury Place behind Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 5725 N. 9th Ave. Topics: 1. Update on County hiring Master…
Ruling rejects limits on medical marijuana businesses
By Dara Kam THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA… TALLAHASSEE — In a ruling that could have a revolutionary impact if it stands, a Tallahassee judge has found a law limiting the number…
Upward Intuition founder Jon Shell sets the record straight on skate park support
From Brian Spencer Campaign: City Councilman Brian Spencer, a vocal supporter of a proposed skate park at the Hollice T. Williams Park since 2015, was surprised yesterday to read in a news…
Nearly 1,900 ballots mailed in by city voters
As of today, 1,883 mail-in ballots from city voters have been received by the Supervisor of Elections. Countywide, 7,124 ballots have been mailed in. By precinct: 14 FRICKER COMMUNITY CENTER 133…
Catalyst HRE acquires 21 healthcare properties in eight states
Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate (“Catalyst HREâ€) has completed the acquisition of a 21-property healthcare portfolio with a total cost of approximately $150 million (the “Portfolioâ€). The Portfolio spans eight states and is…