The Florida Chamber of Commerce last week announced additional 2018 candidate endorsements in competitive races for the Florida House and Senate. The 20 endorsements, which included Pensacola attorney Alex Andrade who is…
Chris King in Milton tonight
Orlando-area entrepreneur and Democratic candidate for governor Chris King will continue his statewide “Keeping the Promise†Tour on healthcare today. During the two-week tour, King is laying out the stakes of this…
County judge race too close to call
According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 520 likely Escambia County voters, the race between Paul Hamlin and County Judge Joyce Williams is extremely close. Hamlin has 23.1 percent with incumbent Williams…
Santa Rosa gets $8.5m for Whiting Aviation Park
The Triumph Gulf Coast board of directors gave unanimous support of $8.5 million for infrastructure improvements to Whiting Aviation Park in Santa Rosa County on Wednesday, July 18. “This project will create…
Poll: Adams, Hetherington and Williams lead school board races
The latest Inweekly/Political Matrix poll shows the Escambia County school board candidates have begun to separate themselves, but more than a third of the likely voters still don’t know them. District 1…
Gloves come off in D2 debate
By Duwayne Escobedo…. The District 2 Escambia County Commissioner “Meet the Candidates†forum gave off a warm and fuzzy feeling until the closing statements. That’s when challenger Alan McMillan scolded one-term incumbent…
Florida’s Great Northwest has new website
Florida’s Great Northwest, the regional economic development organization for the Florida Panhandle, announced the launch of its new website: FloridasGreatNorthwest.com. Featuring content that highlights the region’s business advantages and key assets, the…
Twitter purge reduces followers for politicians
Last December, I reported GOP Congressional candidate Cris Dosev had seen Twitter followers jump from 12.4K on Wednesday to 30.8K in one morning. He was adding 200 followers every 15 minutes. State…
Slow Bike Ride – July 27
Join Bike Pensacola for the most popular bike ride in town–the Slow Ride! Each month we explore the quiet, scenic streets of Pensacola’s many historic neighborhoods for a fun and leisurely ride…
Scott fights financial disclosure lawsuit
By Lloyd Dunkelberger The News Service of Florida… TALLAHASSEE — A lawyer for Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday asked a state appellate court to block a lawsuit seeking to force the governor…
Mayor should call town hall meeting on Incoa proposal
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward has on the table a deal that could bring a $100-million investment to the troubled Port of Pensacola, create $5-million annual payroll and generate $1 million of annual…
PYP wants input for a community strategy
The Leadership Team of Pensacola Young Professionals would like to see a community board formed to create a strategic plan for community development in Escambia County. Commissioner Steven Barry will be presented…
Cram the Van starts tomorrow
Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties School Districts-approved supply drive, Cram the Van, kicks off this month. Businesses, churches, organizations, and individuals are encouraged to host a school supply drive for local students,…
Mayor makes sure his district gets bulk of LOST funds
Butch Hansen, the Pensacola City Council’s strategic budget planner, has broken out the proposed spending of Local Option Sales Tax Series IV spending by Parks and Recreation for Park, Athletic Facility and…
Grand jury report on ECUA sealed
The Office of the State Attorney announced today that an Escambia County Grand Jury has completed its review into complaints and allegations involving the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority. Based upon this review,…
Poll: Gaetz, Zimmerman lead in Congressional primaries
Not much has changed in the First Congressional District primary races since Political Matrix polled in mid-April. As of July 12, Rep. Matt Gaetz still leads the GOP field, and Dr. Jennifer Zimmerman…
City Council candidates look at city operations
From Greater Pensacola Chamber candidate surveys: DISTRICT 4 Peter P Gaddy III Q7 Do you believe the city allocates sufficient resources for infrastructure projects? How would you prioritize these projects and fund…
Mayor knew about Incoa proposal five months ago- update
According to the invoices of Penzone Enterprises, Mayor Ashton Hayward and his staff knew about Incoa wanting to lease warehouse space at the Port of Pensacola in February. However, City Administrator Eric…
Commission D2 candidates answers questions about business climate
From the Greater Pensacola Chamber candidate survey: Alan McMillan Q1 Rate the regulatory climate for business in Escambia County. Is it Good/Fair/Bad? Explain your answer. Fair, we can be better especially at…
Commission D4 candidates asked about economic development
From the Greater Pensacola Chamber candidate surveys: Q10: What role should county government take in attracting new businesses to the area? What types of jobs would you like to see growing in…