With the promise of RESTORE Act money on the eventual horizon, the Escambia County Commission today further discussed the process of divvying up the funds. “I find if you have clear rules…
Mayor Issues 1 Veto
Mayor Ashton Hayward has vetoed one of the amendments that the Pensacola City Council made last week to his proposed 2013 budget. In a statement issued this afternoon, the mayor vetoed an…
Official arrested being paid to raise money for festival
Okaloosa County Commissioner James F. Campbell was arrested today and charged with four counts of official misconduct and four counts of perjury. According to the arrest report, Campbell, who was elected in…
Commissioners Consider Cap Increase
The Escambia County Commission today will consider increasing its caps on electric and natural gas franchise fees. If this morning’s work session was any indication, the commission may not have the appetite….
Teachers helping teachers, first year declared success
by Shelby Smithey… During a special workshop agenda Thursday, Sept. 13, the Escambia County School Board heard an update on a new mentoring program that prepares teachers for the classroom. The START…
Buzz: First Cirque du Soleil show sold out
I heard over the weekend that the first show for Cirque du Soleil’s Saltimbanco which has its last southeast performances at Pensacola Civic Center November 7 and 8. Tickets can be bought…
The Moral Dimension of Hunger
By Mike Clifford, Florida News Connection… TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Recent polls show major public opposition to cutting food assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). However, local religious leaders…
Weather forecast is beautiful for Deluna Fest
The weather reports say it will be sunny and mild for Sept. 21, 22 and 23. Now is the time to buy your tickets.
Upcoming Issues for Council
While the Pensacola City Council had a relatively light agenda during its regular meeting yesterday, the board did offer a preview of upcoming issues. Council President Sam Hall and Councilwoman Sherri Myers…
Impact 100 announces finalists
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a local women’s philanthropy group, is pleased to announce the 10 grant finalists selected for 2012. Seven of these 10 finalists will receive a grant of $104,000…
ARC Gateway hit by theft
More than $4000 in stolen lawn equipment and tools taken from ARC Gateway’s Pollak Industries Pensacola, Fla. – A theft over the weekend at Pollak Industries, ARC Gateway’s manufacturing division, resulted in…
Starting Down the RESTORE Road
The Escambia County Commission started down a long road this morning. It is a road potentially paved with many millions in treasure. When the federal government arrives at a dollar amount for…
Rising Star in Kelsey video
A IN Rising Star is in the latest music video by Kelsey – 10,000 Bombs. Here is her email. Dear Rick, If you don’t remember me, I was one of the ‘Rising…
Candy (formerly of TK 101) joins Cat Country 98.7 morning show
Long-time favorite Pensacola area radio personality Candy Ruddy has joined Cat Country 98.7. Candy has worked as an on-air personality in Pensacola for the past 14 years winning several ‘Best of the…
Council’s Revenge
If summer was the hunt, last night’s second public budget hearing was the kill. After a season of foreplay, the Pensacola City Council was ready to get down to business—the main event,…
The Randy Conversation
The parameters of a discussion regarding Escambia County Administrator Randy Oliver’s contract remain a mystery. The county commission is scheduled to take up the matter during tomorrow’s work session. “I guess we’ll…
Marco Rubio named Dirty Air Villain
WASHINGTON (September 12, 2012) – A total of 193 House members and 39 Senators are rated as “Dirty Air Villains†in a new analysis by the NRDC Action Fund published today on…
City Budget Process sets stage for final public hearing
The clock is ticking for the Pensacola City Council’s approval of the 2012-13 budget. Tonight is the second budget hearing. Here is the history of this year’s process using the notes of…
New Coastkeeper hired
The Emerald Coastkeeper, Inc. Board of Directors has selected Sava Varazo to be its new Coastkeeper. Varazo is a scientist that has 35 years environmental experience working with the Florida Department of…
Beach Clean Up
Grab your gloves and garbage bags, it’s that time of year again. Volunteers will soon descend on local beaches in an effort to clear them of trash. The Escambia County Marine Resources,…