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Underhill made the announcement in a press release Friday. "My supporters sent me here on a message of reform, and their continued support is the best indication that I have lived up to that expectation and have not succumbed to the constant pressure to do things 'the way they've always been done,' "Underhill said. "That is precisely why I will not be seeking a third term." Underhill is in the middle of his second term on the commission after first being elected in 2014 as a Republican.  Only two commission seats are up for election in 2022: Underhill's seat and the District 4 seat currently...

Escambia County may be the next party to file a lawsuit against Skanska over its runaway barges during Hurricane Sally. The Escambia County Commission on Thursday night unanimously approved retaining the partnership of the three law firms of Levin Papantonio Rafferty; Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz; and Beggs & Lane to "pursue all civil remedies" to recover the damages the county suffered from the loss of the Pensacola Bay Bridge. Mark Bartlett, risk manager for the county, told the commission they were still in talks with the insurance group representing Skanska. "In our last conversat...

March 5, 2021 District 2 Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill announced Friday that he will not seek a third term. “I want to thank my supporters who have worked so hard in the campaigns and in reforming this government. I am humbled that so many of you are pressing me to run for a third term. My supporters sent me here on a message of reform, and their continued support is the best indication that I have lived up to that expectation and have not succumbed to the constant pressure to do things ‘the way they’ve always been done’. That is precisely why I will not be seeking a thi...

True Love is alive and well in South Lake Tahoe. This Saturday, February 27, 2021, Tom and Cheryl Millham will be celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary. It was exactly 50 years ago, also on a Saturday, that the couple was wed in Temple City, California. The minister who performed the ceremony was Cheryl’s brother, Dr. Robert Bender. Both Tom and Cheryl spent their childhood in Temple City, going through the city’s school system and both graduated from Temple City High School. The only difference was that Cheryl graduated in 1958 and Tom in 1968. But, going through the school ...

January 30, 2021 Escambia County Commission chairman and District 4 Commissioner Robert Bender participated in firefighter training with Escambia County Fire Rescue Friday to better understand requirements. “It’s important for people to experience what we do in our profession,” said ECFR Capt. Craig Ammons. “We can sit in a meeting and tell you what we do and what is required, but I think the person has a better understanding of what’s involved if they can experience it themselves. We truly appreciate Commissioner Bender for coming out.” The training exercise consisted of three ev...