PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce submitted letters to federal agencies opposing offshore oil and gas drilling off the Florida coast as well as advocating for expanding military training opportunities at NAS Pensacola.
The chamber says the goal is to be a voice for the business community in Pensacola and is taking positions that support owners and the tourism industry.
President and CEO Todd Thomson says it was important to make a statement about protecting Florida waters and beaches from the impacts of oil and gas drilling…