The PNJ has still not reported anything about Escambia County firefighters…which was covered by every other news outlet in the area – except WCOA (surprise?). Why isn’t this story getting at least…
Tag: Escambia Co. Politics
Why care about VFD
The blog has taken off on the Escambia County fire protection issue. Some regular blog readers have emailed me on why have I gotten so passionate on the issue. The bottomline is…
PNJ ignores Firefighter story
Oh well…..another opportunity to be a watchdog slips by
WEAR TV 3 covers Firefighter story
6 pm news show – April 5 Audit Of Volunteer Firefighters In Escambia County Escambia County Volunteer Fire Departments are under scrutiny tonight….. Over their qualifications and financial activities. With more on…
Firefighters Update
From Duwayne Escobedo: Escambia County hand delivered volunteer firefighter state certification records the Independent News requested two weeks ago. The list gives the name of the volunteers in each station and whether…
County releases study – finally
After our attorney, John Asmar, informed the county of its obligation to release public documents, we received finally the Nov. 16, 2006 report on the training status of the volunteer fire departments….
Something’s Burning
Our cover story for April 5 (Burning Down The House) reveals the troubles of the Escambia County volunteer fire departments – nearly 3 out of 4 isn’t properly certified. The state requires…
Lander’s request on County finances
Yesterday I posted a letter from Clerk of Courts Ernie Lee Magaha on the County’s attempt to take control of county finances. Here is the actual letter sent by County Attorney Janet…
Magaha vs. Commission battle continues
We got this letter from Escambia County Clerk of Courts Ernie Lee Magaha today. You need to read -Â Magaha letter 2
Pay question
The average pay for a department head or director in both Escambia County and the City of Pensacola is over $90,000. Question: How many department head and company managers in the local…
Hot Seat: Gene Valentino
My IN Your Face TV interview with Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino: PART 1 PART 2 The IN media empire continues to grow.
Talking Points
From my WUWF TV show – IN Your Face TV. Topics: Access Escambia, Benny Washington, City Sanitation, Private Landfills and Operation Brownsville Click here to view