Sen. John McCain is out stumping for Republican nominee Mitt Romney. He is visiting Niceville on Tuesday morning, Panama City on Tuesday night and Tallahassee Wednesday morning. Pensacola and Destin got former…
Myers vs. Hayward Ruling
The verdict’s in. Everyone wins. At least that’s what both sides are claiming after a judge issued a ruling this morning regarding the lawsuit filed by Pensacola City Councilwoman Sherri Myers against…
Stay tuned: Myers has called her own press conference
When is a court order not a court order? When is a veto not a veto? When it involves the Pensacola City Council. I’ve sent Jeremy over to City Hall to catch…
Scott appeals FEMA denial of Issac damage claims
Governor Rick Scott filed a formal appeal on September 28, 2012, on behalf of Hurricane Isaac survivors throughout Florida, asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reverse its recent decision denying…
Mayor Ashton Hayward on court ruling
“I appreciate Judge Duncan’s wisdom and his ruling today in support of my policy. As I have said before, and Judge Duncan confirmed today, the Charter is very clear on this point:…
Court Order: Hayward can have individual council members go through his office, Myers pays her legal fees
In the suit Sherri Myers v. Ashton Hayward, Judge Scott Duncan found that the Mayor’s policy limiting council members communications with city staff is too board by being addressed his memo to…
Kumbaya Through Clinched Jaws
Mayor Ashton Hayward arrived at last night’s meeting just in time for the Pensacola City Council’s discussion regarding his veto of its budget amendment. He slipped into the seat behind the plate…
Pensacola State welcomes first 11 Penacola Pledge Scholars
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Eleven Pensacola State College students and 24 University of West Florida students are beginning their freshman year as part of the inaugural class of Pensacola Pledge Scholars. Established by…
League says vote no on all Florida amendments
Press release: This November, Florida voters will see 11 of the most complex, confusing and, in some cases, misleading constitutional amendments proposed in recent memory. Voters will need to make a fundamental…
Commissioner White Dropped from Gibbs’ Lawsuit
Escambia County Commissioner Kevin White has been removed from a lawsuit that still lists two other commissioners. In the suit, Forrest Gibbs claims the commissioners improperly removed him from his job. White…
Councilwoman Myers’ Statement
Following Mayor Ashton Hayward’s press conference Wednesday, Pensacola City Councilwoman Sherri Myers has issued a statement. She was apparently not invited to the press event. Currently, Myers is involved in a lawsuit…
Hayward Rallies Allies, Addresses Council’s Concerns
One day before the Pensacola City Council is to consider its reaction to his veto, Mayor Ashton Hayward called a press conference to discuss the troubled relationship between the city’s executive and…
Ward named interim DIB head
Sandra Ward Selected as Interim Executive Director of the Downtown Improvement Board Pensacola, FL – September 26, 2012 – The Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) has engaged the services of Sandra Ward…
Buzz: Huckabee to stump for Romney in Pcola on Saturday
A source close to the Mitt Romney campaign told the IN that former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee will be in Pensacola Saturday to campaign for the GOP presidential candidate. The site for…
State of UWF Address
The University of West Florida will host the 2012 State of the University Address tomorrow morning. In a press release, the address is descried as pertaining to “significant campus goals†and “the…
Council Beats Hayward-Piñata
It looks like Thursday is shaping up as the main event, but last night’s Pensacola City Council meeting was nothing to sleep through. The stage was set, new storylines were pitched. One…
Buzz: Cumulus Pensacola has new head
AllAccess.com reports that Cumulus Pensacola has a new general manager-Kevin Peterson. Culumlus includes News-Talk WCOA AM & FM, AC WMEZ, Country WXBM and Urban AC WRRX.
Messer’s Statement
Earlier this month, the Pensacola City Council made two amendments to Mayor Ashton Hayward’s proposed 2013 budget. The mayor then vetoed one of council’s amendments. In vetoing the amendment—which removed marketing money…
Myers, Hayward Tell It to the Judge
Pensacola City Councilwoman Sherri Myers and Mayor Ashton Hayward will have to wait until the end of the week to find out which will prevail in their legal battle. “This obviously is…
Be A Part of GCKH Panhandle Charitable Open
Gulf Coast Kid’s House is seeking golfers, sponsors and silent auction donations for the upcoming Panhandle Charitable Open. The 11th Annual Panhandle Charitable Open (PCO) Golf Tournament will be held on Friday…