Feds and local law enforcement bust local meth labs
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – A federal grand jury returned two indictments this week charging twelve individuals with methamphetamine and pseudoephedrine related conspiracy offenses. The indictments were…
Studers give YMCA $5 million without restrictions
Press Release: Today officials from the Northwest Florida YMCA announced that Quint and Rishy Studer, in what is one of the largest private donations to…
Florida Economy continues to create jobs
Press Release: Governor Rick Scott today announced that 32,400 private-sector jobs were created in Florida last month and the state’s March 2013 unemployment rate decreased…
Gunther clearly states it’s his client
Here is the video from yesterday’s CMPA board meeting. Board member Fred Gunther at the 36:00 minute mark presents his proposal for parcel 1. He…
Commissioner May sets up Constituent Service Offices
Press Release: In the coming weeks, District 3 Commissioner Lumon May will host a variety of Constituent Service Offices throughout the area and meet with…
Gunther violated city code of ethics
Note: Fred Gunther believes that the city code of ethics does not apply to the CMPA. He sent me the following statement: “I believe the…
Councilmen propose changes
Councilman Charles Bare is proposing several changes to the city’s park ordinance. The email from Councilman Bare: I am proposing to the parks ordinances for…
Dodging Curve Balls
The Beck Property Company is a step closer to landing a mixed-use development at the Community Maritime Park, but not without last-minute, curveball drama. “I…
Bipartisan bill in Congress will create independent office to investigate military rapes
Press Release: Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA), Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC), Rep. Bruce Braley (D-IA) reintroduce The STOP Act to end epidemic of sexual assault in…
Hayward Hits District 7
About an hour into Monday night’s District 7 town hall meeting, resident Raymond Reese was getting hot. He was upset about blight, speeding traffic, clogged…
Hill picks up another endorsement
Press Release: State Rep. Dennis Baxley, father of the “Stand Your Ground Law” and Speaker Pro Tem under Marco Rubio, has endorsed conservative Republican Mike…
Studying the Disparity Study
The Pensacola City Council recently requested an update on the implementation of recommendations stemming from last year’s city disparity study. This morning, City Administrator Bill…
Nobles first to qualify for House District 2 Race
Press Release: Former community leader and Pensacola City Councilman Jack Nobles today announced he has acquired all of the necessary signatures to qualify as a…
Batter Up at Maritime Park
There’s another prospect standing in the batter’s box at the Community Maritime Park. Realtor Justin Beck made a pitch to the Community Maritime Park Associates’…
First Negative Flyer hits District 2 GOP race
A Conservative Electioneering Communications Organization–The Committee for a Better Florida– is taking swipes at former Gulf Breeze Mayor Ed Gray and former Pensacola City Councilman…
Morgan endorses Hill for House District 2 seat
Press Release: Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan has endorsed conservative Republican Mike Hill for state Representative in the District 2 Special Election. “I’m proud to…
Celebrate with Ice Flyers today
WHAT: Ice Flyers Championship Celebration – Hosted by SMG WHEN: 5:30 – Monday, April 15, 2013 WHERE: Pensacola Bay Center DETAILS: Celebration to congratulate Pensacola…
Deadlines
Today is the deadline to register to vote and be eligible to vote in the House District 2 Special Primary Election on May 14. The…
Lunch with Carl Bernstein
Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Carl Bernstein spoke in downtown Pensacola this afternoon about his years covering the “use and abuse of political power,” as well as…
Veterans Memorial Park Announcement
Earlier today, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward announced a new foundation to oversee Veterans Memorial Park. Here’s the city press release: Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward joined…
