Republican Alex Andrade announced his campaign coffers for Florida House District 2 has over $50,000 in the first month of the campaign with over 170 donations. “We’re excited and encouraged by the…
Mayor kicks Burgess Road sidewalks to 2020
Pensacola City Councilwoman Sherri Myers learned yesterday from Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson that the sidewalks budgeted for Burgess Road have been delayed until 2020. For years, Myers has fought for sidewalks…
Tax reform bill ‘drive-by shooting’ of Fla bond deals
By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida taxpayers could lose billions of dollars in future savings under part of pending federal tax-reform legislation that would limit the ability of states…
Podcast: History of impeachment and White House obstruction of justice
Presidential historian, author and attorney Alan Manning was my guest yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks.” We discussed the three presidents that face impeachment – two were impeached, and how a president can be…
Councilman Johnson believed CRA master plan should be followed…last year
Over the past few years, the Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency has debated what was the best and highest use for its Hawkshaw property on South Ninth Avenue. Last month, the sales and…
Superintendent gets final say over ‘insubordinate’ black coach
In September 2014, Superintendent Malcolm Thomas fired Escambia High School head football coach Willie Spears despite the pleas and requests of his school board and an overflow crowd of Escambia High students,…
City denies request for records re: federal probe into Mayor Hayward
The City of Pensacola has denied the newspaper’s request to review the case files regarding the federal grand jury investigation of Mayor Ashton Hayward. On Wednesday, Nov. 29, a routine public record…
City administrator misstates facts about 2011 Bruce Beach vote
PNJ reporter Joe Baucum has written an article on the Hayward administration’s failure to market Bruce Beach to the private sector. – “City of Pensacola never marketed Bruce Beach to private buyers…
Gaetz: Trump rally, Roy Moore and FBI [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks†yesterday, Congressman Matt Gaetz said that President Donald Trump wants him included in the “Make America Great Again†rally at the Pensacola Bay Center on Friday, and he expects…
Battle being waged over affordable housing in Escambia County
PNC Bank is attempting to takeover Morris Court housing associated with Miami developer Lloyd Boggio, who last year pleaded guilty to four counts of money laundering, and the company he founded, Carlisle…
County administrator gets two more years but not without debate
The Escambia County Commission voted last Thursday to give County Administrator Jack Brown two one-year extensions of his contract, which was due to expire Jan. 8, 2018. Commissioner Steven Barry expressed his…
Mayor Hayward cuts commercial for Airbnb
A new commercial running this week in the Tallahassee market, “Airbnb citizen,†features Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward talking about how vacation rental homes give visitors the “authentic experience†of tourism in Florida,…
BOC winners do well in Florida Trend Golden Spoon awards
Best of the Coast winners Global Grill, The Grand Marlin and Restaurant Iron were recognized as some of Florida’s best places to dine with the Florida Trend’s 2017 Golden Spoon award. The…
Carpenter Creek celebration and final cleanup on Dec. 9 [podcast]
Emerald Coastkeeper and Escambia County will host a groundbreaking cleanup event on Saturday, Dec 9, at 9 a.m. at the headwaters of Carpenter Creek, 715 Olive Road. In April, Escambia County purchased…
County and Chamber announce support for four Triumph applications
The Pensacola-Escambia County Promotion & Development Commission (PEDC) won the Escambia County Commission’s approval for two projects to be presented to Triumph Gulf Coast for funding. Both projects also have the support…
Escambia County School District announces Top 10 teachers
2019 Top Ten Teachers of the Year Amy Blamires – Hellen Caro Elementary School William Broome – Woodham Middle School Shana Brown – Molino Park Elementary School Megan Carroll – Northview High…
Factors to reimburse public official for legal defense
In her review of whether Escambia County should pay for Commissioner Doug Underhill’s legal defense, Senior Assistant AG Teresa Mussetto reviewed the applicability of the common law principles regarding the reimbursement of…
Sheriff asks State Attorney to investigate County Commission
State Attorney Bill Eddins has notified the Escambia Board of County Commissioners that Sheriff David Morgan has filed a complaint alleging possible Sunshine and Public Records violations. Chief Assistant State Attorney Greg…
Governor appoints white female to represent historic black school board district
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Lee Hansen to the School Board of Escambia County. Hansen, 59, is the founder of the Global Corner International Learning Center and a 26-year…
AG gives opinion on Underhill legal fees
Opinions Division of the Florida Attorney General’s office has rendered an opinion on whether the Escambia Board of County Commissioner should pay for the legal defense of Commissioner Doug Underhill in lawsuits…