YMCA Statement
Statement from YMCA President Steve Williams on Negotiations for Maritime Y: “For the past month, the Y has tried to navigate the process of negotiating…
Bare responds to Hayward
From: Charles BareSent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 5:19 PMTo: Ashton HaywardSubject: RE: YMCA Lease Mr. Mayor: I strongly encourage you to go back and watch…
Mayor asks Council to lead
From: Ashton HaywardSent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 5:07 PMTo: City CouncilSubject: YMCA Lease Ladies and Gentlemen of the City Council, Last night, the CMPA voted…
Convicted Sex Offender arrested, running model agency and fitness club
A convicted sex offender who failed to register his email address with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement was arrested this morning. Bret Randall May,…
Reynolds: ‘I Am Unaware of Any Issues’
County officials expressed concern this morning that there were problems with current deals involving the city of Pensacola. Specifically, commissioners and county staff raised issues…
Buzz: More possible candidates for House District 2
I’ve been told that ECUA Board Member Dale Perkins and George Scarborough, the brother of MSNBC host and former Congressman Joe Scarborough, are considering running…
ECSO Releases Identity of Suspects in Wednesday’s Armed Robbery/Officer Involved Shooting
Kennan Ross Finkelstein, 23, has been charged with Attempted Murder of a Police Officer in connection with the Wednesday night shooting of Sergeant Shedrick Johnson….
County-City Friction
After Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry raised concerns during this morning’s agenda review session about ongoing dialogue with the city of Pensacola—over ECAT and, more…
Is Y deal dead?
We are hearing the YMCA may walk away from any further negotiations for the Maritime Park and will put its proposed new downtown Y on…
RESTORE Advisory Committee Meeting
Tomorrow afternoon, the Escambia County RESTORE Act Advisory Committee will hold it’s first meeting. The group will meet regularly thereafter. “I want them to meet…
The YMCA, the CMPA and the ‘Big Mistake’
After hours of debate yesterday, the Community Maritime Park Associates board decided to redirect a proposed YMCA away from a waterfront space at the park….
Delay in March 21 issue hitting the news stands
The temporary closure of the Brooks Bridge in Okaloosa County yesterday has delayed the delivery of our newspapers. We hope to have all the issues…
Assault Victim Succumbs to Injuries: Investigators Seeking Information
Press Release: Escambia County Sheriff’s Investigators are seeking information on a March 1, 2013 assault. Early Thursday morning on the 1st, 41 year old Donald…
Oliver Maritime Report missing from CMPA agenda
Consultant Randy Oliver released last month his report on the Maritime Park finances. Oliver met with the CMPA board, but no action was taken. He…
Latest rumors on who will seek Ford’s seat
The phones have been ringing about who will run for State Rep. Clay Ford’s seat. Several hopefuls trekked to Tallahassee to meet with Republican and…
Don’t Think Twice (It’s Alright)
As Escambia County officials begin determining what went wrong with a tourism-incentive gift card program funded primarily through BP funds following the 2010 oil spill,…
Idle No More
Idle No More—an indigenous-rights and environmental group based in Canada—will be holding events locally this week. The group is holding three separate events, each with…
Buzz: Election process to replace Ford, over in 30 days
Our Tallahassee sources are telling us that special election will be held in two weeks to replace State Rep. Clay Ford. If there are Republican…
Gaetz speaks on Clay Ford’s passing
Dear Neighbor, Earlier today, we were saddened to hear Speaker Weatherford’s announcement that Representative Clay Ford lost his battle to cancer. Through his years of…
Ford passes away
State Rep. Clay Ford has passed away. We will have more info later. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
