Mayor Ashton Hayward has posted on the city’s website his proposed operating budget for FY 2019. It is the largest budget in the city’s history, $239,718,600 – $10.86 million more than the…
After the Blues, find red-hot deals at the Big Summer Book Sale
It’s hot out there. Whether you’re recovering from the Blue Angels airshow this weekend or skipped the beach crowds altogether, there’s a surefire way to beat the summer heat: cheap books! This…
Candidates start your engines: First overseas ballots in mail July 14
The first ballots of Florida’s Aug. 28 primary election need to be in the mail by Saturday, according to deadlines announced Thursday by the state Division of Elections. The July 14 deadline…
Florida Retail Federation endorses Bydlak
From the Rebekah Bydlak campaign: The Florida Retail Federation (FRF) PAC today announced its endorsement of Rebekah Bydlak for the Florida House. Bydlak, a Republican, is running for House District 1 which…
Americans with Disabilities champions
The Center for Independent Living Disability Resource Center today held its 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Awards and Volunteer Recognition Banquet. In addition to Dr. Vannee Cao-Nugyen receiving the…
Cao-Nugyen receives Joe Oldmixon Service Award
The Center for Independent Living Disability Resource Center today held its 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Awards and Volunteer Recognition Banquet. Dr. Vannee Cao-Nugyen received the Joe Oldmixon Service…
Incoa proposal has job incentives
FloridaWest CEO Scott Luth passed on this info on the job creation incentives for Incoa: Qualified Target Industry Performance Based Grant – High Impact Sector Project Total tax incentive amount $462,000 ($6,000…
Buchanan comes out in favor of Port proposal
Mayoral candidate Drew Buchanan didn’t hesitate to issue a statement in favor of the Incoa proposal for the Port of Pensacola, which will be presented to the council next week. “The proposed…
Thomas only tracks when numbers are good
School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas used to track on his webpage the improvement of school grades for the elementary and middle schools in his district – see his analysis. Then he stopped in…
St. Pete Poll: White leads Moody, 26-19
The latest poll by St. Pete Polls for the Attorney General GOP primary has State Rep. Frank White of Pensacola leading Circuit Judge Ashley Moody of Tampa by 4.6 percentage points, 26%-19.4%,…
New construction showing up in city property valuations
According to the latest estimates from Property Appraiser Chris Jones, property valuations in the city of Pensacola have increased $234 million (6.9 percent) over last year’s valuations. It is the largest percentage…
Pensacola Association of Realtors recommends Doidge
From the Kendrick Doidge Campaign:… Kendrick Doidge Receives Recommendation from Pensacola Association of Realtors   Kendrick Doidge has received the Pensacola Association of Realtors Recommendation for his campaign to be the next…
No FOP agreements on July council agenda
On June 22, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward announced he had reached tentative agreements concerning future compensation and benefits with the Police Officer, Sergeant, and Lieutenant bargaining units represented by the Fraternal Order…
Jackson announces candidacy for sheriff
Heath Jackson, a sergeant with the Escambia County, Fla. sheriff’s office, has announced his candidacy for sheriff of Escambia County, Ala. This will be third time the former chairman of the Escambia County,…
Poll: People still favor electing school superintendent
According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 481 likely Escambia County voters, the majority (57.6 percent)Â oppose the idea of the local school board appointing the Superintendent of Schools. Those who favored…
Manufacturer wants to invest $100 million at Port of Pensacola
Next week, FloridaWest is presenting to Pensacola City Council a proposal to lease Port Warehouse #9 and #10 and approximately 6.5 acres of adjacent undeveloped land to Incoa Performance Minerals, LLC. According…
Escambia School District has 224 fewer teachers than under Paul
In School Superintendent Jim Paul’s year, the Escambia County School District had 40,924 students and 2,974 total teachers – see Teachers 2008-09. The overall ratio of students to teachers was 13.76. Over the…
PBA endorses Bender
From Robert Bender Campaign: Today, the NW Chapter of the Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) endorsed Republican Robert Bender for County Commission (District 4). “The most important responsibility of an elected official…
Humane Society PAC endorses Gaetz
From Matt Gaetz Campaign: The Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) yesterday endorsed Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) in his re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. The Humane Society, founded in 2004, seeks…
Myers endorses Robinson for mayor
From Pensacola City Councilwoman Sherri Myers: I am honored to announce my enthusiastic and unequivocal support for Grover Robinson for Mayor of the City of Pensacola. The office of the mayor is…