The Independent News asked Pensacola Police Chief Chip Simmons for an update on his department’s increased presence on the streets” “The number of officers has fluctuated from day to day. Monday we…
On WCOA today and Monday
Filling in for Jim Sanborn with Don Parker on WCOA 1370 AM. Listen in.
Okaloosa ahead in race for BP funds
The Daily News reports UWF’s Rick Harper told Okaloosa County business people Thursday at Northwest Florida State College that their county will receive a disproportionate share of $10 million set aside by…
Santa Rosa County joins Vision 2015
At its July 26 meeting, the Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners approved participation in Greater Pensacola Chamber’s Vision 2015 at the level of $25,000 for the remainder of FY2012. This puts…
Pensacola has Olympians
Frank Spellman, America’s oldest Olympic gold medalist in weightlifting, is looking forward to the London Olympic games. A competitor in the 1948 London Summer Olympics, Spellman won two national championships en route…
Quote of the day
“You have enemies? Good! That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.” Winston Churchill – Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
FYI Proposed city council budget more than doubled in two years
The Pensacola City Council’s budget has grown percentage-wise more than the Mayor, City Clerk and City Attorney’s budgets since the 2010-2011 budget–up 117 percent. CITY COUNCIL FY 2011 Personal Services $191,828 Operating…
Jazz Society Receives Recognition
The American Rag, a California traditional jazz monthly, has recognized the Jazz Society of Pensacola (JSOP) for its efforts in promotion of jazz in our area. The piece by owner/editor Don Jones…
Beulah Landfill’s Contamination Costs
The bill for the work at the Beulah Landfill is going to be a bit higher than originally thought. The price increase is due to the early June flooding the area received….
Reconnect Redo Undone?
By Jeremy Morrison… Citizens will have one more opportunity tomorrow night to weigh in on plans for the city of Pensacola’s historic district and, more specifically, the reopening of East Government Street….
Wahoos, Reds announce 4-year deal
By James Hagan… On a night that the Blue Wahoos celebrated their 32nd sellout of the 2012 season, the team announced the completion of a maximum four-year extension of the Player Development…
Mobile Council delays maritime museum
Mobile Press Register reports that amid questions about the total cost, the Mobile City Council on Tuesday delayed action on a $628,770 contract for the future GulfQuest Maritime museum. The council was…
Home sales and foreclosures are both up
Foreclosure rates in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent increased for the month of May over the same period last year, according to newly released data from CoreLogic. The CoreLogic data reveals that the rate of…
Audit finds no wrongdoing at PMA
The Pensacola Museum of Art has completed the financial review of its accounting procedures and controls related to questions in early June regarding financial management by Executive Director Sonya Davis. The firm…
Council Tables Budget
Pensacola City Council’s two-day budget session ended last night with a sudden swerve to the side of the road. The engine was overheating and all the needles had raced wildly into the…
Judges appointed
Ross Bilbrey, Santa Rosa County Judge, was appointed to the First Judicial Circuit Bench bench by Governor Rick Scott effective July 24, 2012. Judge Bilbrey will assume Division H, Juvenile Division, and…
Chamber CEO says Pensacola has positive buzz
The Greater Pensacola Chamber board of directors met yesterday. Chamber CEO Jim Hizer gave an update on economic development. He said that Pensacola is getting a positive buzz around the country. “We…
Rev. May celebrates birthday painting Dixon
Rev. Lutimothy May celebrates his birthday today. Instead of having a big party, the pastor of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church has asked friends to help him paint the halls of A.A. Dixon…
Budget Workshop, Day 1
The Pensacola City Council began pouring over Mayor Ashton Hayward’s proposed budget today in the first of two—possibly three—workshops this week. They listened to hours of presentations from city staff. They enjoyed…
Powell complaint going to grand jury
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that allegations involving possible campaign finance violations by John Powell will be presented to the Escambia County Grand Jury. Powell, a candidate for sheriff in Escambia…
