Firefighters Union endorses Sherri Myers
Incumbent Sherri Myers has received the endorsement of the Pensacola Firefighters Union for the Pensacola City Council, District 2 seat. Myers issued the following statement:…
Before you vote for Attorney General, read this NYT article
The New York Times published today a story on the growing influence of corporate lobbyists over attorneys general – Lobbyists, Bearing Gifts, Pursue Attorneys General….
Coal Ash Stories Film Screening, Nov. 10
350 Pensacola hosts this screening of Coal Ash Stories, a compilation of four short documentary films focused on coal ash, public health concerns, and policy…
Hayward delivers ‘Skin in the Game’ stump speech
“How does your city?†asked Mayor Ashton Hayward when he opened his talk yesterday at the Escambia Federated Republican Women’s Club luncheon. It was a…
Commissioner investigated for creating hostile working environment
In some many ways, our community has become numb to ethical violations, poor behavior by elected officials and local government employees that would not be…
ATU Local endorses Deb Moore
The ATU Local 1395 Executive Board voted in support of endorsing Deb Moore (D) for County Commissioner in District 2. The leadership of ATU felt…
Bentina Terry named Pinnacle Award winner
850 Business Magazine has named Gulf Power VP Bentina Terry one of its 2014 Pinnacle Award winners. She is one of 10 women in our…
Florida has most disenfranchised voters
The Sentencing Project has released its report “Felony Disenfranchisement Facts and Statistics in relation to 2014 Midterm Elections.” An estimated 5.85 million Americans will be…
Port users endorse Taylor for City Council
The Mark Taylor Campaign sent out a press release last week announcing that the Port of Pensacola Users Association has endorsed Mark Taylor for City…
Studer Institute offers Strategic Planning Workshop
The Studer Institute is sponsoring a strategic planning workshop designed to help small businesses and nonprofits. Partnering with the Studer Institute to sponsor the workshop…
Foo Foo Fest: Back on the Blocks Festival Nov.11-15
The Back on the Blocks Festival celebrates the soul of Pensacola with a culturally unique music, art, dance, books, and film fest in the Historic…
Regional Lionfish Control workshop, Nov. 10
The Escambia County Marine Resources Division and Escambia County Marine Advisory Committee will host a Lionfish Regional Control Workshop on Monday, November 10, at the…
The blocking and tackling wins campaigns
The News-Press got this great quote on the Florida governor’s race, which I think applies to all elections: “For all the money spent on this…
Scott releases his 2020 plan
Gov. Rick Scott released this morning his 2020 plan …two years longer than his second term, if he is re-elected. The plan calls for $1…
Campaign Finance Reports: Hayward buys up radio and tv
You can expect to see and hear more from Mayor Ashton Hayward. His latest campaign finance report shows that he has paid for $35,000 for…
Weekend Buzz: Souls to Polls flops, SG arrives downtown, homeless consultant busy
Yesterday, few people, other than the candidates and their supporters, showed up downtown to vote early. In 2008, bus loads of voters, primarily African-American, showed…
DOJ has point person for election irregularities
Press Release: Assistant United States Attorney Christopher P. Canova will lead the efforts of the United States Attorney’s Office in connection with the Justice Department’s…
Transition Town Series Part 2 and 3
Join 350 Pensacola for the second in a three-part series of Saturday morning classes featuring hands-on lessons for making your home and life simpler, less…
3rd Annual Pensacola Craft Beer Festival set for Nov. 15
The 3rd annual Pensacola Craft Beer Festival is returning to the Vince J. Whibbs Community Maritime Park on Saturday, Nov. 15. Attendees will be able…
Maygarden chosen to head Chamber Foundation
The Board of Directors of the Greater Pensacola Chamber announced this week that current President & CEO Jerry Maygarden has been chosen to help grow…
