DIB meeting rescheduled to Monday

We received an email from Ron Butlin, DIB executive director: Due to some schedule conflicts the DIB’s meeting regularly scheduled for Tuesday February 4 will…

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Homeless ordinances generated from the mayor’s office

There is some confusion over how the city of Pensacola’s homeless ordinances become law. They were passed by the Pensacola City Council last May, but…

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UWF names first football coach

The University of West Florida has named Pete Shinnick the first football head coach in the program’s history. Shinnick will be available for media questions…

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Florida GI Bill seeks to make state more military friendly

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Pitching an aggressive state “GI Bill,” Republican legislative leaders want to attract more military veterans to the…

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Petition for Mayor Ashton Hayward to repeal no blanket ordinance gets over 1200 signatures

This petition by Rev. Nathan Monk has gotten over 1,200 signatures: For the first time in recent memory, parts of Florida will be under a…

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Interview with Steve Williams on new YMCA location

Yesterday, I interviewed Steve Williams, board president of Northwest Florida YMCA, on IN Your Head Radio. He talks about his board’s decision to build its…

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Final Winter Storm 2014 Update – Thursday Evening

Conditions on all major roads and bridges in Escambia County have improved to allow for normal traffic flow in most areas. The Florida Department of…

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Bob Sikes Bridge open

GULF BREEZE: The Bob Sykes Bridge is now open Both directions. www.nixle.us/8C7ZA Reply with a friends # to forward – Posted using BlogPress from my…

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Pensacola Bay Bridge open

GULF BREEZE: Pensacola Bay Bridge in now open Northbound. Southbound will be another 15 minutes. Drive with caution www.nixle.us/8C7XW – Posted using BlogPress from my…

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IN Your Head Radio starts at 11:30

Took the Garcon Point Bridge and Hwy 90 to get to the studio – 2 hours on the road. We will talk about the YMCA,…

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House of Sticks: Everything in Moderation

Remember that old line our parents used to throw at us before we engaged in a little beer drinking? The concept certainly applies to the…

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Rick Scott hits his goal of half million in tax cuts

Statement from John B. Zumwalt, III – Florida TaxWatch Chairman: “I am encouraged that the Governor’s proposed budget contains several Florida TaxWatch cost-savings recommendations. This…

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