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….
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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…
Info on Southern League teams
Southern Baseball League Birmingham Barons: – The Logan family purchased the Birmingham Barons from the Elmore Sports Group after the conclusion of the 2005 season. – In March of 2010, the Barons…
Studer: MLB Double A team will have new name
Quint Studer was interviewed on WCOA this morning about his new team. The Studers purchased the Double A franchise, but not the rights to the storied Caroline Mudcats name. Studer said their…
Buzz: Will Hayward’s transition decisions mirror Scott’s?
The dailies across the state are reporting Gov.-elect Rick Scott is asking members of his predecessor’s administration to stay for at least three more months, while he sorts out how to govern….
It’s not over…BP mess still with us.
Wall Street Journal reports that there is still plenty of oil left in the Gulf of Mexico, lodged in the sediment. But, eight months after the well first exploded, the remaining oil…
Return to Talk Radio
On Monday, I will be back on local talk radio, filling in for Jim Sanborn at WCOA 1370AM from 6-9 a.m. It has been over two years since I signed off IN…
Redemption?
The big front page story in the daily newspaper is on Quint Studer: “Is Quint Studer Redeemed? What did Studer ever do that requires redemption? Except stand up to Marty Donovan’s lies…
Nodine trial: Defense rests
Mobile Press Register: After 2 weeks, 60-some witnesses and more than 300 trial exhibits, legal instruction from the judge is all that remains before the case of State vs. Stephen Nodine goes…
Notes from community meeting on violence
The Escambia County Sherriff’s conference room was standing room only Friday afternoon at the community meeting on the violence. Sheriff David Morgan addressed the group. “You being here speaks volumes to how…
Panhandle loses nearly 2,200 jobs
According to the latest state report, the number of jobs in Florida is 7,204,700 in November 2010, up 36,200 jobs compared to a year ago. Unfortunately, Northwest Florida didn’t share in the…
Naughty or Nice?
Since 2004, Independent News’ tradition is to give holiday gifts to our elected officials, leaders and newsmakers. We work long, hard hours to find unique, quirky gifts that will have special meanings…
Buzz: Name Double A team
We’ve got a few suggestions for naming Pensacola’s new Double A baseball team: 1. Donovan’s Nightmare 2. Pensacola Petitions 3. Tick Tocks 4. L E Bashers 5. Real McCoys
Nodine Trial: Defense expert says evidence points to suicide
The defense is working hard to prove former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine didn’t kill his girlfriend Angel Downs. Private investigator Michelle Alfanso disputed the prosecution’s suggestion that Steve Nodine could have…
Things worth knowing, late at night…at a bar
From Day Riffer: Olympic-caliber trivia. In early auto races, including the Indianapolis 500, two people rode in the car: a driver and a mechanic. Also, relief drivers were routine at Indy. #…
Escambia High student wanted in robbery, shooting of cab driver
Press Release: The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in the armed robbery and shooting of a local cab driver. Investigators are looking for Tony Montreal McClain, 17, of…
Arrest records of drive-by suspects
Quamain Tyjuan Williams, 18 5/5/2010 Battery-Touch Or Strike: Nolle Prosequi 10/9/2010 Disorderly Conduct: Open Brandon Lashawn Holliman, 19 4/26/2009 Possess Of Weapon-Firearm Unlawfully By Minor: Pled Nolo Or Guilty; Possession Of Weapon…