Politics
District 1 resident leading polls for District 2 seat

District 1 resident leading polls for District 2 seat

If recent polls hold, Mike Hill may win tomorrow's GOP primary for the House District 2 seat. Does it matter that he's not currently a District 2 resident?
Rep. Clay Ford loses battle with cancer

Rep. Clay Ford loses battle with cancer

Clarence V. "Clay" Ford, who represented Pensacola and Gulf Breeze in the Florida House of Representatives, passed away Monday night after a battle with cancer.
Maritime Park lots for sale? (UPDATE: No)

Maritime Park lots for sale? (UPDATE: No)

"It has been determined that a formal plat is needed to allow the ability to sell the [Community Maritime Park] lots as oppose to leasing them."
Council sets Maritime Park vision: YMCA yes, Hooters no

Council sets Maritime Park vision: YMCA yes, Hooters no

At Monday's Committee of the Whole meeting, the Pensacola City Council voted 6-2 to approve — in concept, at least — a proposal to build a new YMCA facility at...
Waiting for good dough: the YMCA and property taxes

Waiting for good dough: the YMCA and property taxes

Quint Studer has received considerable pushback on his offer to help the YMCA build a new (and revenue-producing) facility at the Maritime Park. Do people in other cities have such...
Council reduces public input, says goodbye to COW

Council reduces public input, says goodbye to COW

A Wednesday workshop to discuss proposed changes to the Pensacola City Council's rules and procedures prompted a symbolic "mouth-gagging" protest by citizens who oppose a reduction in public input.
The Zimmerman invoices: where did the money go?

The Zimmerman invoices: where did the money go?

What was included in Zimmerman's $39,500/month retainer fee? Not a lot, apparently.
Workshop examines council process

Workshop examines council process

Attorney Doug Sale will assist the Pensacola City Council and its executive, Dr. Lila Cox, to revise the council's rules and procedures.
Clarification in Myers lawsuit denied

Clarification in Myers lawsuit denied

Judge Scott Duncan said that he was constrained by the narrow scope of the original lawsuit, so his September 28 order stands as written.
Wu elected president of new council

Wu elected president of new council

The Pensacola City Council welcomed three new members and one returning member on Tuesday and elected P.C. Wu to serve as council president.

Mayor to hold town hall meeting at Bayview

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward will continue his popular Taking City Hall to the Citizens series of town-hall meetings with a meeting in District 4 on Monday, November 26.
County approves 4¢ gas tax

County approves 4¢ gas tax

Lame duck commission channels Oprah: "You get a dedicated funding source! And you get a dedicated funding source! And everyone gets a raise!"