The 2008-09 budget of the Pensacola’s Community Redevelopment Agency was rolled back to 2006-07 levels because of the economic downturn. The PNJ made a big deal out of CRA not having funds…
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Artist helps FamiliesFirst
Press release: A well-known Pensacola artist is helping FamiliesFirst Network of Lakeview Center to recruit foster families from within African-American communities. Sonja Griffin Evans, whose work often reflects her Gullah heritage, agreed…
Fiesta Seafood Winners
I judged the seafood booths at the Fiesta Seafood Festival along with Mayor Mike Wiggins, Sue Straughan (WEAR), Brent Lane (Cat Country) and Julio Diaz (PNJ). Best Tasting Food: South Beach Grill—Coconut…
City will pay postage
The Pensacola City Council agreed last night to pay the return postage on the charter referendum. After about a 90-minute discussion—which included Mayor Mike Wiggins defended his political career and the effectiveness…
Taking one for the team or at least my prostate is
The American Cancer Society estimates that one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Could you be one of them? Baptist Hospital is one of 100 hospitals…
Charter on the agenda
What will the Pensacola City Council do about the proposed city charter? It appears Mayor Mike Wiggins and Councilman P.C. Wu are against it. Will they try to change the wording of…
Paying to vote on Charter
The Pensacola City Council appears poised to set November 24 as the date for vote on the proposed city charter. It will be a mail ballot. Unfortunately, the City Council doesn’t won’t…
Bud Chiles Schedule
Bud Chiles is literally following in the footsteps of his father, Gov. Lawton Chiles. He is here in behalf of the Chiles Foundation. 6-8 a.m Walking…Million Steps Walk 9-10 a.m. Escambia County…
Miller is the new Doctor No
Raising a question of the privileges of the House – Vote Passed (240-179, 5 Present, 10 Not Voting) The House rebuked Rep. Joe Wilson for shouting “You lie” during President Obama’s healthcare…
PLT Schiller does well in Ohio
Found this article on the former business manager of the Pensacola Little Theatre, Heidi Schiller. She is now the manager of the Fairfield Community Arts Center. Read more.
Greenhut wins big contract
Greenhut Construction Co. Inc., Pensacola, Fla., has been awarded a $10,598,586 federal contract by the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., for the design, repair and modernization of Administrative Building…
Mexican Mafia in Biloxi
The Sun Herald in Biloxi is reporting that the FBI says that the Mexican Mafia is in South Mississippi. “What used to be all money is now all guns,†said Troy Peterson,…
Donors are not upset about moving maritime museum
I’ve talked to several people who attend the meeting that the University of West Florida held for the donors to the Maritime Museum. I think UWF officials thought that there would be…
Buzz: Ashley M. to appear on Oprah
We have heard that Ashley Markham, daughter of the late Bud & Melanie Billings, will appear on Oprah next Thursday, Sept. 24.
IN Coverage of Hurricane Ivan
Here are some of articles from five years ago on Hurricane Ivan and our community’s recovery: Ivan and Bush Hit Home Staring Ivan in the Eye Images of Ivan Behind the Scenes…
Okaloosa County rollsback tax rate
The Northwest Florida Daily News reports that Okaloosa County commissioners have reduced their property tax rate to make it the second-lowest millage rate in Florida – 3.28. The Escambia County millage rate…
Jeff Miller and two buddies back Lay
Pace principal Frank Lay received a letter from Congressman Jeff Miller and two other members of the Congressional Prayer Caucus, J. Randy Forbes and Mike McIntyer. According to the letter, the CPC…
McCollum Announces New Policy On Public Records
Press Release: Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced a new policy championing open government and transparency. As of today, the Attorney General’s Office will treat Blackberry PIN messages and Blackberry text messages…
Shelby responds to Airbus critics
September 10, 2009 Ambassador Ron Kirk U.S. Trade Representative Office of the United States Trade Representative 600 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20208 Dear Ambassador Kirk, I am writing to follow-up on…
Cohen’s CRA reimbursement memo
You asked for: City Council Memo re CRA Reimbursement