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Buzz: Jon Voight will be here with Romney and McCain
Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight will be here tomorrow with his friend Sen. John McCain for the Mitt Romney rally at The Fish House. Though he originally supported Rudy Giuliani, Voight later became a big campaigner of McCain when the Senator ran for president in 2008.
Wahoos View
The views bouncing around in the stadium at Maritime Park are brilliant. Sunlit diamonds swim in the bay and green grass covers the infield. “They’ve started laying the sod,” said Tommy Thrall. “It should be done early next week, if not over the weekend.” As media relations [...]
Mike Whitehead files for Tax Collector
Former Escambia County Commissioner Mike Whitehead filed today to run as Republican for county tax collector, a position currently held by Janet Holley.
John McCain and the ‘Best Chance’ Breakfast
When GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney dips into town tomorrow morning for breakfast, he’ll be bringing along Sen. John McCain. The Arizona senator snagged the party’s nomination from Romney in 2008, but supports the Republican contender this time around. “I think he’s got the wind [...]
Arrest Log Jan. 27
The following suspects were charged with felonies Thursday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Berew Efford Baldwin, 66, 2600 block of West Baars Street, aggravated assault, battery. Osric Jamar Brown, 33, address unavailable, nonmoving traffic [...]
Rubio remains neutral … but…
While not endorsing Romney, ( Rubio spokesman Alex Conant told CNN, "We remain neutral.") Marco Rubio has come to his defense against a barrage of Gingrich mud-slinging ads. This gentle tactic might be wise since his name is still being thrown around as a possible running mate. Read CNN Story VP [...]
Schools Make Education Fun
Taking a break from FCAT preparation, students at A.A. Dixon Charter School were treated to a night of skating at Landmark Skate and Fun Center last night. “Our students have been working very hard,” said Principal Kathy Bearden-Colbert. “We wanted to reward them and let them know we [...]
Vote Law Sub Committee Eve
When Florida legislators passed new election laws last year, the stated aim of the new legislation was primarily curtailing voter fraud. To that end, lawmakers limited the amount of time third party registrars have to turn in paperwork on newly registered voters. Under the old laws, third [...]
Uh… maybe not such a good idea…
While at a jobs event in Rochester, New Hampshire today VP Joe Biden used an Indian accent to imitate call service employees…. Check out the expression on his face when he realizes this might not be a great idea.
Arrest Log Jan. 26
The following suspects were charged with felonies Wednesday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Barry Corwin Anderson, 39, 1300 block of West Yonge Street, two counts of battery, larceny, robbery. Brandon Charles Bell, 18, 2600 block of [...]
I know you are but what am I?
Gingrich doesn’t have the advertising money that Romney has… so he is begging Florida voters to not like the attack ads. “ I think all the weight of his negative advertising and all the weight of his dishonesty has hurt us some,” he told reporters in Orlando yesterday. Most of the [...]
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office to Hold Groundbreaking for Warrington Precinct
(Press Release) - The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will hold Ground-Breaking ceremonies for the new Escambia County Sheriff’s Office South Headquarters, Warrington Precinct on Monday, January 30, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the construction site, 30 North Navy [...]
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