Author: Rick Outzen
Bye, Luke
WCOA host Luke McCoy has his last show on Friday, Dec. 19. It has been reported that Cumulus will replace him and “Pensacola Speaks” with…
Best and worst nursing homes
The Federal government has a new rating system for nursing homes. According to the system, the best ones (Five stars overall ) in Pensacola are…
Council will have to approve any Pate renewal
Check out this series of emails regarding the current lease at the Port of Pensacola with Pate Stevedore for Warehouse No. 5: ——– Original Message…
Misdemeanors, maybe
The possible illegal campaign contributions by the Pensacola Port Users Association could lead to certain city council candidates being charged with misdemeanor crimes. In Florida,…
Local bank ratings
BauerFinancial is widely followed analyst of financial institutions. These are their latest ratings for locally-owned banks along the Panhandle: 5.0 Warrington Bank 5.0 First Navy…
Boone interviews Nobles on Hall’s retreat
Councilmember says Hall’s absence ‘unfortunate’ by Sean Boone Pensacola Councilman Jack Nobles told the IN on Monday that Sam Hall’s abrupt departure from last Thursday’s…
Port users association may have broken the law
The Port of Pensacola Users Association contributed $3,500 to campaigns of various Pensacola City Council candidates: 8/21/2008 Pratt, Megan Benson: $500 8/26/2008 Nobles, John ‘Jack’…
Oops, Pate released from surety bond
According to its February 2004 lease agreement for Warehouse No. 5, Pate Stevedore Company was required to post an annual security deposit, either in cash…
Frozen chicken deal is more than amendment
Spent part of my weekend rereading the so-called amendment to the Pate Cold Storage contract. Let’s get real this isn’t an amendment. It is brand…
Stalking Sam Hall
PNJ columnist Mark O’Brien tells today the story of how Pate Cold Storage owner Mike Pate sent his son, Jeremy, and his girlfriend..described by Pate…
Florida: land of convicted politicians
NY Times ask, Which is the most corrupt state? My guess would be Louisiana, but I have too many fond memories of Gov. Edwin Edwards….
Paperless Daily
Wall Street Journal reports that the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News may only publish web versions of its paper Mondays through Wednesdays and Saturdays….
Boone report: CMPA meeting
Community Sounds Off Over Park by Sean Boone Every local resident has his or her own opinion to what should be put into the Community…
Boone report: Odd vote at city council
by IN reporter Sean Boone Sometimes politics beats logic. For Jack Nobles and the rest of City Council, they proved just that on Monday night…
No regional training facility
Escambia County voted 5-0 to pull out of a $22 million deal to purchase 684 acres north of Molino for a regional police, fire and…
Commission rescinds West Frazer tax break
NorthEscambia.com reports that Escambia County Commission voted 5-0 Thursday night to repeal the West Fraser’s ad valorem tax breaks, and voted 5-0 to delay action…
Port lessee, CEMEX, had bad day
Shares of Mexican cement and building materials maker Cemex fell 19% Thursday as dismal results from a debt exchange spurred investors to take profits following…
The Good Life: Rod Powell version
When a senior staff member quits, he is required to give a 90-day notice. According to Escambiia County PIO, Sonya Smith, the County Administrator has…
Council members may miss tonight’s meeting
The Lunchtime Buzz is that Mayor John Fogg and Councilmen Jack Nobles, Ronald Townsend and Mike DeSorbo will not be there. Sam Hall is a…
