The Democratic National Committee reports today that it has” transferred $400,000 to the Florida Democratic Party to help elect Alex Sink and Democratic candidates up and down the ticket. This is on…
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DEP Update On Spill
Current Situation The State Emergency Operations Center is activated at Level 1 or full activation. The State continues to focus on mitigating impacts to Florida’s shoreline. Currently Deepwater Horizon is not discharging…
Biking Mike visits IN
Michael E. Arth, NPA candidate for Florida governor, stopped by the offices of the Independent News after biking the state from Key West to Pensacola. Arth made his mark in Deland, Florida…
Hayward’s 20
Pensacola Mayoral Candidate Ashton Hayward released a “20 Actions For 2011†list this week. The list is broken into four categories: Creating jobs, restoring trust, taking action and improving neighborhoods. —Creating Jobs…
Little girl screaming about tar balls
Child is screaming for mom to get the oil off her. Thousands of very fresh tar balls rolling in on Destin Beach. Kid with oil stuck on her! Destin Beach, Fl. June…
BP squad ramps up criminal investigation
From the Daily Beast: Perhaps they’re hoping to sell film rights once the investigation is complete? A team of federal investigators known as the “BP squad†is preparing a wide-ranging criminal probe…
WikiLeaks takes aim at BP
The website that created a stir on Monday when it published thousands of secret documents on the Afghan War is now about to go after BP, according to Forbes. Read more.
Greg Brown responds to sign controversy
From Greg Brown campaign: Milton—A video being distributed of Republican Greg Brown allegedly stealing opponent’s campaign signs has been proven false. “Greg Brown called me several months ago for permission to place…
Crew member describes BP work
I found an article about BP and Pensacola on the The Triton website, which is devoted to nautical crews. Karen Anderson is working for Ft. Lauderdale-based Resolve Marine Group and is serving…
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Gatlin Set To Race
Former Woodham High School track standout and Olympic Gold medalist Justin Gatlin is expected to make a comeback to track and field racing next month in Estonia after a four-year ban from…
Bridges To Circles Update
Haley Richards, the community organizer for The Bridges To Circles with the Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, gives IN an update on the program. “We currently have 34 active Circle Leaders working…
The Daily Beast: Good Riddance, Tony
The Daily Beast asked for the Gulf Coast’s take on Hayward’s departure. Read and let their readers know what you think: http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-07-26/robert-dudley-vs-tony-hayward-will-anything-change/?cid=hp%3Amainpromo4
Is BP bringing boom back?
Sitting over beers at Hopjacks last Friday, I opined that much of our region may never see again the boom that BP was picking up as another tropical storm entered our gulf….
Worker’s Union Protests BP
Press Release: Workers Solidarity Alliance Pensacola is staging a demonstration at the BP Community Outreach Center on the 100th day of the disaster of the Deepwater Horizon explosion. We will convene at…
A ‘Sign’ Of The Political Times
The removal of political campaign signs is causing a war of words between two local politicians. On Saturday, July 24, State House Dist. 1 Republican candidate Greg Brown Jr. and his wife…
Mack comments on petition drive
COMMENTARY ON THE PETITION DRIVE Diane Mack City Councilwoman 7/14/10 Imagine you are the president of a technology company and that you are planning to move your business to the Gulf Coast….
Plug for “PLT Rewind”
Relive showstopping numbers from ten years of Pensacola Little Theatre musicals! “PLT Rewind†showcases the incredible talent of more than 20 performers. PENSACOLA, Fla. – From Annie to Ragtime, Bye Bye Birdie…
How to revoke petition signature
If you signed the Donovan/Nobles petition on design-build contract for the maritime park and you weren’t told that the referendum will cost the city nearly $12 million in New Market Tax Credits…
BP hasn’t paid into escrow fund
Surprise, surprise, BP hasn’t made its first payment into the much-touted $20-billion escrow fund. BP officials had agreed last month after meeting with the White House that the company would pay $5…