Maverick Demolition's owner faces disciplinary hearing after demolition without permit and adjacent property damage
Summary
The board found probable cause to move demolition contractor Marcus McCoy (Maverick Demolition) to disciplinary hearing for proceeding without a permit and later for alleged gross negligence; staff cited permit issuance more than a month after work and photos of damage to an adjacent building.
Escambia County staff presented a complaint alleging that Marcus McCoy, doing business as Maverick Demolition of Northwest Florida Inc., demolished a commercial structure on April 2, 2026, without first obtaining the required demolition permit and that the demolition damaged an adjacent property. Staff cited permitting records showing a demolition permit was not issued until May 13, 2026, and photos in the record showing siding, roof and electrical meter damage to the neighboring building.
McCoy told the board he did not pull the permit, calling it a "senior moment," and said he had submitted notifications to DEP and contacted his insurer; he acknowledged the adjacent structure was damaged and said he had sent photographs to his insurer. Staff also presented McCoy's permitting history showing a significant number of expired permits without final inspections, which staff said supported a pattern justifying probable-cause findings. The board moved one count (proceeding without permit) to disciplinary hearing and later voted to move the second count (gross negligence/misconduct) as well.
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