Just got this. PNJ Publisher Kevin Doyle is retiring, too. Market Development Director & General Manager Bella Magazine, Becca Boles, is the interim publisher. Kim Thomas, Deputy Managing Editor/Digital, will be the…
Category: Buzz
Buzz: Baby Gaetz could have worthy competition for Daddy Gaetz’s senate seat
Our sources are telling us that former State Sen. Durell Peaden is considering a run for Senate President Don Gaetz’s seat next year. The senate president terms out of office in 2014….
Has Touart hired jail director that killed Robert Boggon?
The buzz we are hearing out of the county complex is that Interim County Administrator George Touart plans to fight the Department of Justice findings regarding the under-staffing and longstanding abuses. His…
Buzz: YMCA may replace Maritime Museum
I’m hearing that the downtown YMCA may be relocated to Maritime Park. There has been a concerted effort to find a suitable,high-traffic replacement for the maritime museum. The park was originally designed…
Buzz: Huckabee to stump for Romney in Pcola on Saturday
A source close to the Mitt Romney campaign told the IN that former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee will be in Pensacola Saturday to campaign for the GOP presidential candidate. The site for…
Buzz: Richardson coming to Andrews
Yahoo Sports! is reporting that Trent Richardson, the Cleveland Browns’ No.1 draft pick, is being to sent to the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze to have his ailing left knee checked. Official…
Buzz: Pensacola goes after big Mobile employer
The City of Mobile and its chamber are worried that Pensacola might lure away one its largest employers, according to the Mobile Register. The Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce CEO/President told the…
Buzz: Kennedy in Pensacola
The civil rights and racial discrimination issues with the Escambia County School District are spiraling out of Superintendent Malcolm Thomas’ control. Attorney Mike Papantonio has confirmed that his firm is looking into…
Buzz: Studers plan Manna fundraiser
It hasn’t been announced yet but we are hearing that Rishy and Quint Studer have set up a benefit for Manna Food Pantries, which was hit hard by the recent flooding disaster….
Breaking News: Judge calls Voter Registration deadline ‘harsh and impactical’
A federal judge has issued an injunction barring enforcement of part of the state’s new election law, saying that a 48-hour deadline for groups to turn in new voter registration forms is…
Buzz: Townsend not to run again, candidates line up
The buzz is Ronald Townsend will not run for re-election as the District 7 City Council member. Jimmie Perkins and Robbie Carl Andrews have filed for the seat. Others will follow.
Buzz: Gunshots fired downtown?
We are getting reports that residents downtown heard gunshots around 4 a.m. None of them appeared to have been fired at my office.
Buzz: Times Picayune to publish only three days a week
The award-winning New Orleans daily newspaper, Times Picayune, is announcing massive lay-offs today. We are hearing that it will only print three days a week — Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. They will…
Buzz: Big bust going down this morning
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with a other law enforcement agencies, is rounding up copper thieves this morning. After a month-long investigation, deputies and Pensacola Police officers have 27 warrants…
Buzz: Legislative budget will cost Escambia Co. $6 million
The cuts to Medicaid that the Florida Legislature is considering will be pushed down to the counties. Escambia County will have to come up with $6 million. This could mean cuts to…
Buzz: Crap Trap changing
We are hearing that The Crab Trap on Main Street is closing on March 15 and re-opening as a little more upscale place named Nick’s Boat House on April 1 or so…
Buzz: BP settlement could be $14 billion
The Wall St. Journal is reporting that BP and the lawyers for those hurt by the massive 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill are discussing a possible $14 billion settlement, which will…
Buzz: Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman in town today
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Army Gen. Martin Dempsey is scheduled to meet this morning with sailors at Pensacola Naval Air Station.
Buzz: Airbus plant coming to Mobile?
Mobile and EADS didn’t get the Air Force Air Tanker contract, but, according to The Seattle Times, the Alabama port city could be getting an Airbus plant. The heavy favorite for an…
Buzz: Buddy’s owner pays liens
We’re hearing that the owners of Tom Ann Buddy’s, the site of frequent public disturbances and violence over the years, paid their nearly $40K lien. Neighbors had hoped the liens would have…
