Touart to Stay?
The Escambia County Commission is split on how best to proceed with efforts to fill the county administrator position. The Human Resources director described this…
Buzz: Wilson and Gene want to drop ‘interim’ from Touart title, plus a raise
Well, it’s happening. Commissioners Gene Valentino and Wilson Robertson are proposing this morning that George Touart be named the new county administrator and the county…
Perdido Key (Beach) Statement
Escambia County has released a statement on the Perdido Key (Beach) signage issue. The Escambia County Commission will apparently look at rescinding an earlier resolution…
Shipwrecks, with Pizza
Have some pizza and hear a presentation from UWF Associate Professor of Anthropology Dr. John Bratten about conserving shipwreck artifacts. Archaeology Cafe is Wednesday night…
Blue Wahoos attorney responds to Kerrigan epistle
Scott Remington, attorney for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, has responded to attorney Bob Kerrigan’s letter attacking the team and its owners over their agreements with…
Former Chamber CFO sues Boss and Chamber for $3.2 million
The former chief financial officer of the Greater Pensacola Chamber has filed a defamation lawsuit against the chamber CEO Jim Hizer, individually and as CEO,…
Bernstein coming to Pensacola to talk on government dysfunction
Press Release: Carl Bernstein shared a Pulitzer Prize with Bob Woodward for his coverage of Watergate for The Washington Post. His most recent book is…
Scott praises job growth in Pensacola metro area
Press Release: Governor Rick Scott announced the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) job growth rate increased by 2.3 percent in February 2013. The Pensacola…
Gray officially files for House District 2
This race could be more interesting than I originally thought. Gray has named former Pensacola City Councilman Dan Kopack, CPA.
Commission Meeting Moved to Tuesday
There has been a schedule change for next week’s regular meeting of the Escambia County Commission. Originally scheduled for Thursday, the meeting has been moved…
Molino Library Opening
The Molino Branch of the West Florida Public Library will open April 1. The public is invited to attend an opening-day reception. Located on Highway…
Airport, ECAT, YMCA … ‘Civilityâ’
The new director of the Pensacola International Airport spoke last night about the city enterprise’s financial outlook and how it might be improved. “We’re gonna…
The Brothers Scarborough visit Tallahassee
SaintPetersblog.com is reporting that Morning Joe co-host and former congressman Joe Scarborough mingled with a few House leaders at the Capitol Wednesday, including House Speaker…
Nobles announces
Life long Pensacola native, former City Council member and local business leader John W. (Jack) Nobles today issued the following statement announcing his intent to…
City on Board with ECAT Funding
The Pensacola City Council unanimously approved a mass transit interlocal between the city and Escambia County during Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting. The interlocal…
National Flight Academy Graduates First Class of 2013
Press Release: The National Flight Academy will hold a graduation ceremony for the first group of 7th-12th grade students to complete the Ambition program in…
Buzz: Nobles will announce today he is running
Sourcee tell me that former Pensacola City Councilman Jack Nobles will announce this morning that he will enter the GOP primary for House District 2….
Levin & Rinke Resort Realty affiliates with U.S. Military on the Move
Press Release: Levin & Rinke Resort Realty is proud to announce its affiliation with U.S. MILITARY ON THE MOVEâ„¢. U.S. Military on the Move is…
Buzz: White drops out of House District 2 race
We have heard that Frank White met with Ed Gray today and has decided to drop out of the House District 2 and will support…
350 Planning Session
350 Pensacola, a local environmental organization, is putting out a call for new members. Interested persons are encouraged to attend a planning meeting this Saturday,…
