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Commissioner Valentino on Bay Bridge Toll
Earlier this month, the Escambia County Commission passed a resolution opposing a toll on the bay bridge. State transportation officials invited Commission Chairman Wilson Robertson to Tallahassee this week to let him know they were miffed at the move, arguing the funds for needed improvements on [...]
Watch out for Rombo!!!
Rick Santorum knows what's in store for him: a whole lot commercials. Attempting to head Romney off at the mud-slinging pass, he released this Rombo spot -- which might, in a clever way, difuse the venom a bit.
Horseback rides at Gulf Coast Kid’s House Tomorrow
Express Clydesdale horses will visit the Gulf Coast Kid’s House to help raise funds for child abuse victims tomorrow, Feb. 16 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 3401 N. 12th Ave. The Express Employment Professionals and Pensacola Cordova Rotary worked together to bring this unique opportunity to the [...]
Arrest Log Feb. 15
The following suspects were charged with felonies Tuesday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Frederick Earl Allen, 28, 6100 block of Pam Avenue, drug possession without a prescription, property damage-criminal mischief, burglary, larceny, [...]
Restored?
In an effort to pass the RESTORE Act—which would assure that 80 percent of the fines incurred as a result of the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico would stay in the Gulf Coast region—legislators are planning to tack the proposal onto a transportation bill. According to Dan McFaul, Rep. [...]
Voter registration system broken
The American democracy's greatest achievement―fair elections―is at risk because of outdated and inefficient voter registration systems, according to a report by the Pew Center on the States. The study calculates that 24 million voters―about one in eight―have invalid or inaccurate [...]
Deluna Fest moves to September, tickets on sale 2/29
DeLuna Fest is proud to announce the dates for their 3rd annual Pensacola Beach music and arts festival. On September 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2012, festival and music fans will come together to enjoy three days of world-class concerts, activities and Gulf-coast lifestyle. In appreciation for their [...]
Top Locally-owned Businesses
I sent out an email blast on Monday asking for the top locally-owned business--those that have been innovative, creative and that render superior customer service. We've been overwhelmed with nominations. Below are few of them. Email me who you think we're missing and in what category the company [...]
Chairman Wilson on Bay Bridge Toll
The Escambia County Commission didn’t score any points in Tallahassee when it recently formalized its opposition to imposing a toll on the Pensacola Bay Bridge in order to fund work on the structure. Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Ananth Presad called the following day to express [...]
Mardi Gras “Masquerade” Gourmet Dinner
Culinary Productions, Inc. will host their 2nd Annual Mardi Gras “Masquerade” Gourmet Dinner at 5Eleven Palafox, located at 511 S. Palafox, on Friday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. The dinner will feature a gourmet, buffet-style Mardi Gras themed dinner complete with King Cakes and truffles from The [...]
It’s OK to Tell
Yesterday at Seville Square, fighting the cold, evening breeze people wait for Lauren Book to make her pit-stop in Pensacola, from Key West, for her Walk in My Shoes campaign. There’s teal t-shirts with campaign’s logo, a table full of pamphlets and a poster with the message, “It Should Not [...]
Learn About Your World
Escambia County is partnering with other organizations to offer a Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP). Along with the University of Florida-Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and other groups throughout the state, Escambia County Extension is offering the program to anyone [...]
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