Investigation of BP Cards finds only 65 cards missing
Since March, the CPA firm Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund has investigated the BP gift card program administrated by the Greater Pensacola Chamber. Yesterday the accountants…
Wilson Breaks Rib, Punctures Lung
Escambia County Commissioner Wilson Robertson has a broken rib and punctured lung, but says he still plans to make it to Thursday’s commission meeting in…
Fitch Ratings still gives Pensacola airport bonds negative rating outlook, but hold BBB rating
According to news reports, Fitch Ratings has affirmed its ‘BBB’ rating on the city of Pensacola’s (Florida) approximately $34.1 million in outstanding series 2008 airport…
City Airport, Fire Budgets Heat Up Workshop
Some of the meatier moments on the first day of the city of Pensacola’s budget workshop came during discussions regarding the budgets of the Pensacola…
Sheriff Morgan willing to delay jail transfer until Oct. 1, 2014
Sheriff David Morgan has to offered to delay transferring the county jail to the Board of County Commissioners for an year—until Oct. 1, 2014. Clearly…
Sheriff Morgan names Haines Chief Deputy, promotes Yuhasz to commander
Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan has announced the promotion of Senior Commander Eric Haines to Chief Deputy effective July 20. Haines has been employed at…
Winn Dixie looks to hire 60 people in Pensacola area.
Press Release: Winn-Dixie is holding a job fair to accept applications and conduct on-site interviews for positions at our Winn-Dixie locations in the Pensacola Metro…
Pretty Pictures and a Game of Charades
A couple of hours into today’s city of Pensacola budget workshop, Councilwoman Megan Pratt took an opportunity to express a “sense of futility†with the…
Ashley Hodge Harris named point person on Baptist Health Care-Mayo Clinic collaboration
Pensacola Young Professional co-founder and one of the first IN Rising Stars, Ashley Hodge Harris, has been named to coordinate the new collaboration between Baptist…
Jail transfer is anything but smooth (video)
At the Committee of Whole meeting on July 18, Interim County Administrator George Touart gave his first written weekly report on the jail transition–nearly month…
City Council Workshops the Budget
The Pensacola City Council dives into the city’s 2014 budget this week. As proposed, the budget totals $192,198,700. Mayor Ashton Hayward made his proposed budget…
Mr. Outzen video, just when you thought it could not get crazier
At the Escambia County Commission’s Committee of the Whole meeting on July 18, Chairman Gene Valentino demanded that I show myself in commission chambers. He…
Buzz: Papantonio says Progressives aren’t warming up to Crist
In a telephone interview today, Pensacola attorney and political pundit Mike Papantonio said Charlie Crist doesn’t appear to be gaining much traction among Progressives around…
Paddle to Battle with Carolyn
Two local businesses are making a difference in the lives of a local family fighting for the life of their 4 year old daughter. Fitness…
Mr. Outzen, come and defend yourself…another bizarre chapter in Escambia County folklore
Just when we thought county government couldn’t get any more bizarre, Escambia County Commissioner Chairman Gene Valentino called me out yesterday afternoon during the board’s…
One Week Left to Bring Award-Winning Documentary to Pensacola
Those interested in seeing the award-winning documentary “Chasing Ice” locally, on the big screen, have until next Thursday, July 25 to reserve a ticket. If…
Local Attorney to Lead Marriage Equality Discussion
Joshua Aaron Jones, Attorney at Law, will present on the recent Supreme Court rulings on marriage equality and their impact on Florida families next Tuesday,…
4-H Foundation will keep $1.6 million, according to UF professor
Dr. Nick Place, dean of the University of Florida /IFAS Extension, announced his decision regarding the Escambia County 4-H and its future at today’s Escambia…
Oh, and about the county privatizing jail medical services
Sheriff David Morgan shared this email exchange regarding the rumor that George Touart was working a backroom deal to bring back Armour to handle medical…
Mythology of George Touart. He was not that great
Today the Board of County Commissioners will decide if George Touart will be given a contract to become the full-time county administrator. Touart didn’t finished…
