One of the people that wasn’t chosen for the Pensacola Charter Review committee was attorney and former League of Women Voters chairman Sharon Barnett. On my earlier post about the committee finalist,…
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MOBY on mentally ill in jail
PNJ columnist Mark O’Brien has a good article today on mentally ill prisoners (Florida used to deport mentally ill people, but now we ignore them ) . He writes, “Today, the county…
Cancun’s owner missing
The question on the mind of many Gulf Breeze citizens is whatever happened to July the former owner of Cancun’s Mexican Restaurant. Police officials say that he has been missing for over…
IN Your Head Radio – 12/5 edition
My guest today is Michael Caputo of Floridians for Smart Growth. He and his organization oppose the “Hometown Democracy” amendment which would require votes for changes to Comp Plan Amendments. Caputo will…
Gaetz committee proposes charter school changes
Florida’s 358 charter schools need greater academic scrutiny and tighter fiscal supervision, according to recommendations being released today by the state Senate. Read Orlando Sentinel article: Florida Senate proposes reforms for state’s…
Court bans religious rehab for prisoners
A three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, in St. Louis ruled yesterday that a state-financed evangelical Christian program to help prisoners re-enter civilian life fostered…
Pensacola Charter Review Committee set
Proposed members: Floyd Armstrong Mark Crutcher Larry Hicks Bob Holmes Sam Horton Megan Benson Pratt Natalie Prim Ed Ranelli Dee Dee Ritchie Crystal Spencer Alternates Rita Jones JD Smith
Commissioner elves
You need to check out this. Feel free to email to friends – just give us credit. ELF YOURSELF And just in case you are wondering where Commissioner Whitehead is – check…
Ethics for county employees
The PNJ picks up the ethics policy story that IN reported on Thursday (New Ethics Rules ). This policy will have an impact on county government. Read PNJ article. Miami-Dade county mayor…
IN Your Head Radio – 11/30 edition
Want to find out how Dana Atkinson stole from the Santa Rosa County Tax Collector’s office listen at 1:15 today? I will walk you through the grand theft scheme. On NewRadio 1620…
Don’t drink the water
The Escambia County Health Department has issued health alerts for parts of Bayou Grande and Bayou Texar because bacteria levels are above state standards. Health officials advise against swimming, fishing and other…
Surprise, city council delays another action
There are no surprises with the Pensacola City Council. Last night, the board known for its inaction voted to delay loaning the Community Maritime Park Associates until the Florida Supreme Court decides…
SR teachers want pay raise
All is not well in the highly successful Santa Rosa County public school system. Teachers are petitioning the school board for pay raises. While Okaloosa and Escambia teachers got raises this year,…
Did a grudge play a role in bottle club vote?
The buzz around town is that Pensacola City Councilman Jack Nobles may have changed his position on the closing time for bottle clubs because Brian and Crystal Spencer were in favor of…
WEAR TV 3 adds another of news hour
Beginning Dec. 10, the local ABC affiliate will start its afternoon news at 4 pm. Mollye Barrows will be one of the anchors. The Sinclair-owned station has lost ground to Mobile’s WKRG…
Edwards backs out of Destin event
The Fort Walton Daily News reports that John Edwards is passing on the campaign fundraiser scheduled for tonight at Harbor Docks in Destin. Restaurant owner Charles Morgan says Edwards chose to attend…
We interviewed Guiliani
We did interview GOP frontrunner Rudy Guiliani today on IN Your Head Radio as he was stepping on a plane for flight to St. Petersburg, Florida. Guiliani was sharp and quick-witted during…
Studer book still climbing
Results That Last has made the Wall Street Journal bestseller list for two weeks in a row and moving up from #12 to #10. Studer was quoted from the book last week…
Guiliani is still on
The interview has been moved to 1:30 p.m. At 1:15, I will interview Jim Nintzel of the Tucson Weekly about their Project White House. It’s still possible the radio interview may fall…
Chamber on YouTube
On November 8, 2007, 200 great minds came together to change the history of healthcare. Pensacola was the place. The Chamber was the force. They promise “The most exciting part is yet…