Press Release: The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that the 2010 Census showed the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2010, was 308,745,538. The resident population represented an increase…
Month: December 2010
Palast arrested
BP-controlled police arrested investigative reporter Greg Palast in Azerbaijan. I interview Greg Palast, who investigated BP’s ties to the Exxon-Valdez disaster, for my cover story: What To Expect From BP. He is…
Petition for Gulf Coast Jobs
The Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is working with the Ready 4 Takeoff Coalition to ensure the federal government remains focused on fully restoring the Gulf Coast economy. Please sign this…
Scott’s advisors make recommendations
From Palm Beach News: Here are some suggestions from Scott’s advisers: Shut down A.G. Holley Hospital in Lantana. Privatize Florida’s three state mental health hospitals. Combine the departments of transportation, community affairs…
WCOA Lineup today
I am back on WCOA 1370AM this morning with Don Parker from 6-9 a.m. Guests this morning: 6:35: Sheriff David Morgan 7:35: Pensacola City Councilwoman Maren DeWeese 8:25: Ed Spears, CMPA executive…
Nodine jury split 9-3, mistrial declared
A jury yesterday found former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine guilty of a misdemeanor ethics charge but could not agree on murder and stalking charges related to the shooting death of his…
Sing Off runner-up from Atmore
NorthEscambia.com reports that Adam Chance Ray, who performs as Adam Chance, sings bass for the six-member Street Corner Symphony, the runner-up in this year’s competition, is from Atmore, Ala. Read more.
Inmate dies in Escambia County Jail
The daily newspaper reports this morning that an inmate, John Gipson, 50, died Friday after a fight with another inmate. He had been booked in September on a charge of probation violation….
Latest homicide victim has criminal past
Homicide victim #31, Christopher J. Holland, age 22, had an arrest record. He was found on the side of the road on Hollywood Ave., apparently thrown early Sunday morning from a vehicle….
ACS census data conflicts with Population estimates
Escambia County growth since 2006 may not be as much as I earlier reported. Looking at the annual population estimates the 2006 estimate for Escambia County (306,243) is significantly more than American…
Surprise: Santa Rosa growth since 2006 trails Escambia
Santa Rosa County surprisingly hasn’t grown since 2006 as much as Escambia County—with only 7,198 more people. It too has seen either declined or only showed marginal improvement in the 35-59 age…
Census good news, bad news – Escambia County
For the Independent News, the 2009 census numbers have some good news. The fastest growing demographic groups in Escambia County are 20 to 24 years (4,299) and 25 to 34 years (5,088)–for…