Readers cheered Capt. Chandra ‘Mamasan’ Newman being named NAS Pensacola CO and Matt Gaetz’s resignation. They wondered about the damage the leaders of our top employers have caused.
1. Breaking: NAS Pensacola getting first female CO
The new CO at NAS Pensacola is Capt. Chandra ‘Mamasan’ Newman. A native of Inverness, Florida, she received her wings of gold in August 2004, serving with Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) squadrons. She most recently served as the Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF) Leadership, Education, Growth, Advocacy, Culture, and Youth Outreach (LEGACY) director. Read more.
2. Breaking: FloridaWest hires new CEO
The FloridaWest Board of Directors selected Chris Platé as its new Chief Executive Officer. Platé brings nearly 30 years of experience in economic development, leading initiatives that have created 7,000 new manufacturing jobs and generated more than $4 billion in capital investment across North and South Carolina.
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3. More names of possible candidates for Congress
Readers were more interested in finding out who will replace Congressman Matt Gaetz than reading about his appointment. Most of Thursday and Friday were filled with phone calls and office visits. Read more. Plus, Daily Outtakes: Who runs for Matt Gaetz’s seat? – Rick’s Blog, Kohler, Reeves, Simmons and Salzman.
4. Navy Federal responds to massive fine. It’s not the first
Escambia County’s largest employer, Navy Federal Credit Union, has been ordered by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to refund more than $80 million to consumers, stop charging illegal overdraft fees, and pay a $15 million civil penalty to the CFPB’s victims relief fund. This is not the first time the CFPB has fined Navy Federal for illegally taking advantage of its members. In 2016, the CFPB took action against the Navy Federal for making false threats about debt collection to active-duty military, retired service members, and their families. The credit union was ordered to pay victims roughly $23 million in redress and a civil penalty of $5.5 million.
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5. Daily Outtakes: Baptist Hospital buildings unsalvageable
Baptist CEO Mark Faulkner and his leadership team have gambled that no one would notice or care that they reneged on their promises to the Black community. We care. Read more.
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