de Varona responds to Hayward’s threat, claims it is physically impossible to get everything out by midnight tonight

Here is an email that Robert de Varona sent his supporters on the Pensacola City Council after he received notice from the city that he…

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Hayward continues to play hardball with Varona

Mayor Ashton Hayward has notified Robert de Varona that he wants the company out of the Pensacola International Airport by midnight tonight. If he doesn’t…

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Hayward failed to get FAA approval

The Pensacola News Journal has confirmed what Jesse Rigsby, attorney for Varona Enterprises of Florida, suspected–Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward failed to get FAA approval to…

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Possible FAA issue with OHM contract. Did city hide key information from council?

Jesse Rigby, who represents Varona Enterprises of Florida, has pointed out to the City Attorney Jim Messer and the Pensacola City Council a potential violation…

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Gov. Scott makes decision not to locate DCC near North Hill

Mayor Ashton Hayward is reporting that Gov. Rick Scott has made the decision not to locate a Florida Department of Corrections probation and parole office…

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Does OHM Group have a basis for suing the City of Pensacola?

Mayor Ashton Hayward has repeatedly hinted in public meetings, press releases and Facebook videos that OHM Group might sue the city if the company is…

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North Hill residents picket Rick Scott fundraiser

Residents from North Hill stood outside The Fish House on the corner of Barracks and Main streets to protest the relocation of a state parole…

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RFP for Airport Food Concessions says City Council will approve award

Pensacola City Attorney Jim Messer has opined that the mayor can unilaterally award the airport food concessions contract without council approval because there is no…

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City attorney says Mayor does not have to competitive bid

City Attorney Jim Messer sent the following email to the Pensacola City Council stating that competitive bidding of the airport food concessions was a council…

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Florida Dept. of Corrections letter to Mayor Ashton Hayward, dated March 13

Barbara Scala, Regional Director for North Region of Community Corrections, sent Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward a letter on its Probation and Parole Office that is…

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North Hill creates Facebook page: Not In Anyone’s Backyard

The North Hill residents are following the example of the Spanish Trail and Cordova Park neighborhoods. They created a Facebook page to update each other…

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Mayor Hayward uses Facebook to deliver his message on airport concessions

Using Facebook,  Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward delivered his message on the status of the airport food concessions contract. Last Thursday, the Pensacola City Council voted…

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