I received this email from reader whose wife teaches in the Escambia County Public School District: “I’ve always told my spouse and other friends who work in the Escambia school district that…
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PNJ reports investigation of Tate High sexual assault
The daily newspaper caught up with the other media and posted something on the investigation of the sexual assault at Tate High School three hours ago. The PNJ reports a Tate dean…
Tight budget means eliminating degrees
Orlando Sentinel: Florida universities and colleges are looking at cutting back on their degrees in order to say money. At Florida State University, the bull’s-eye is on music theory and composition. At…
Thank you, BP (photos)
One of our freelancers sent in this report: This past Saturday all the cobia boats were reporting to me seeing weathered oil on the surface just 100 feet off Pensacola Beach. They…
Student Handbook states sexual assaults to be reported immediately
Escambia County Student Handbook: Sexual Harassment 1. The School District of Escambia County prohibits sexual harassment of students in any form which involves employees, school volunteers, or other students. Behaviors considered to…
Paper says Sansom trial exposes “corrupt capital culture”
The St. Pete Times, who has covered from day one the investigation of former State Rep. Ray Sansom, isn’t mincing any words about the case in its March 15 editorial: Some in…
Radioactive releases could continue
Experts are calling the Japanese nuclear crisis the worst since Chernobyl after a third explosion and a fire at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant Monday. Radiation levels near one reactor were 400…
Buzz: Physical assault at Escambia High
Buzz: The IN has also received a report of Escambia High School athletes beating up students on campus. We will find out if this incident has been reported to law enforcement.
North Escambia gives more details on Tate assault timeline
From NorthEscambia.com: The incident occurred March 1 and was reported to the school’s administration no later than March 2, but the incident was not reported to the school resource officer or the…
More on Lincoln Park possibly closing
WEAR TV 3 also did a story on the possible closing of Lincoln Park. Escambia School Superintendent Thomas told WEAR, “My motivation is not to close Lincoln park Elementary. I need Lincoln…
WEAR TV reports on sexual assault at Tate
The local ABC affiliate reported last night on the investigation of the possible sexual assault at Tate High School. Two students have been suspended. The alleged crime happened on Tuesday, March 1,…
Richburg: Sansom brought hangar deal to him
The State Attorney’s Office has released the tapes from its interview of the former president of Northwest Florida State College, Bill Richburg, regarding the grand theft trial of State Rep. Ray Sansom…
Buzz: Alleged sexual assault at Tate High goes unreported
On March 1, a felony sexual assault allegedly happened on the campus of Tate High School. A male athlete is alleged to have forced a female student to perform oral sex. The…
Fetterman responds to maritime museum article
Dearest Friends, I received many emails and calls of encouragement since you read Saturday’s Pensacola News Journal (see attachment) with the information concerning the UWF feasibility study for the Maritime Museum.  I…
Buzz: Lincoln Park on chopping black
Another school in an American-American neighborhood is up for closure–Lincoln Park Elementary. If the School Superintendent does recommend it and the school board approves, Lincoln Park will be the fourth closed school…
The King’s Speech connection
Everything has a connection to Pensacola or Germany. Latest proof: The King’s Speech, Oscar-winning film about King George VI. In the movie, King Edward abdicates the throne to marry American divorcee Wallis…
Union/Tea Party Joke heard over the weekend
A school teacher, Tea Party member and a CEO are sitting at a table. In the middle of the table there is a plate with a dozen cookies on it. The CEO…
Mainstreet Fairness Act
Illinois has passed a law that makes online retailers collect sales taxes on its sales to Illinois businesses and citizens. This isn’t a new tax, but the law puts the small retailers…
College pres turns on former benefactors
The Daily News is reporting that Bob Richburg, former Northwest Florida State College president, has agreed to testify against Ray Sansom and Jay Odom in their grand theft trial scheduled to begin…
One down, two to go
City Attorney Rusty Wells has turned in his resignation, effective April 15. Well, age 66, has been on city staff since he was 26 and was promoted in 2008 to city attorney….