Month: June 2012
The Coal Ash Question
Two years ago this week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed federal standards for coal ash, the byproduct of burning coal. That proposal never went…
Preserving the Integrity of Elections
Sen. Don Gaetz provided us this editorial —- An Op-ed submission by Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner regarding the Department of State’s efforts to…
Gov. Scott disappointed with tuition hike
In press release from the Governor’s Office, Gov. Rick Scott expressed his concerns over the Board of Governors’ decision to raise college tuitions. “I’m disappointed…
Myers Explains & Mayor Responds
She describes the issue at the center of her recent lawsuit against Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward as “not too complicated.†“The issue is very simple,…
Candyman Comes to Town
Majestic Candies Company is coming to town. The arrival has just been pushed back a bit. “We’re not on schedule for July, unfortunately,†said Majestic’s…
Young voters have numbers, but don’t use them
By Stephanie Sharp… As some might suspect, Escambia County’s registered voters between the ages of 18 and 25 aren’t big participants in the democratic process….
For love of the game-‘Magic Soccer Night’ (video)
“Magic Soccer Night” stars old men who never lost their love of soccer. They sneak out of their homes after dark and play. This is…
George LeMieux quits Florida U.S. Senate race
Former Sen. George LeMieux announced via YouTube that he is dropping out of the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. This makes Rep. Connie Mack as…
Doctors endorse Ford and Ingram
Press Release: The Florida Medical Association announced the endorsement both of the Escambia County State House Candidates, Clay Ford and Clay Ingram. “It is truly…
One more down: City and Fire Union agree, only police remaining
Press Release: City, fire union tentatively agree on new contract The City of Pensacola and International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 707 have reached…
Myers vs. Hayward
Pensacola City Councilwoman Sherri Myers is suing Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward. The councilwoman’s attorney, Alistair McKenzie, reported that the suit was filed this afternoon. Myers…
Oliver criticizes PNJ for ‘irresponsible exercise of journalistic license’
Escambia County Randy Oliver has responded the daily newspaper’s criticism that he and the county commission had over stated the financial problems of the county….
Welcome to the Neighborhood
The city of Pensacola will soon play host to The 16th Annual Florida Neighborhoods Conference. This year’s conference runs from July 12 to 14. The…
Poets for Civil Rights
On Saturday, June 30 at 6 p.m., the civil rights organization Movement for Change will host an open mike poetry reading, Poets for Civil Rights,…
News Bloopers of 2012 (video)
Collections of the best news bloopers that hit the internet in the first part of 2012. PART 1 Part 2
Gulf Power still has nuclear option on the table
WFSU in Tallahassee reported yesterday that Gulf Power has appealed to the Florida Public Service Commission that would let the utility purchase a parcel of…
Rain Barrel Workshop
Wanna make a rain barrel? What is a rain barrel? A rain barrel is about what it sounds like. It collects water for reuse, and…
Chain Reaction’s 4th Annual Teen Convention
Chain Reaction is hosting its fourth annual Teen Convention, taking leadership and character to the next level by giving all high school students the opportunity…
Reduce, Reuse, Restyle
Garnier, in partnership with upcycling pioneer TerraCycle, is hitting the road for the Garnier Greener Tour. Â The fully loaded, glass tour bus will be making…
Celebrating Pensacola’s Heritage
WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, and The University of West Florida present an original television production – Yo Solo: Bernardo de Gálvez on the…
