Yesterday I posted a letter from Clerk of Courts Ernie Lee Magaha on the County’s attempt to take control of county finances. Here is the actual letter sent by County Attorney Janet…
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State House eats up local property taxes
The South Florida Sun Sentinel has an article on how state laws impact local tax dollars – outside the power of the local commissioners. The best example is the police and fire…
Peaden – McCain man
Our state Sen. Durell Peaden has been named co-chair of the “Florida Legislative Team” for the John McCain presidential campaign His co-chairs are state Senator Jim King and state Representatives Adam Hasner,…
Front Porch saga continues
Daily reporter Michael Stewart had a good follow-up on the Thelma Manley/Front Porch investigation in today’s paper. The plot thickens, but not all things may not be as they seem. New revelations:…
Pat Robertson and IRS
700 Club host and TV evangelist Pat Robertson is under fire for misusing his Christian media empire to promote a commercial venture – Shake, Shake, Shake your booty . This isn’t the…
Pensacola UFO blog
There’s new Pensacola-based blog out for those who miss the Gulf Breeze UFO sightings. UFO(s) stories and dreams
Murzin busy in House
State Rep Dave Murzin has sponsored several communications bills, one repealing taxes on aviation fuel, others on false light, nursing homes, payment for ambulance fees and a resolution on Black History Month….
IN launches hockey team
….Jeff Deweese is the first player signed. Hey. it worked for Hawkshaw. Wondered if we could get by with six players that work for beer. Of course, there will be those who…
Magaha vs. Commission battle continues
We got this letter from Escambia County Clerk of Courts Ernie Lee Magaha today. You need to read -Â Magaha letter 2
Bye, bye Ice Pilots
The Pensacola Ice Pilots will no longer call the Civic Center home after this season ends. The Escambia County Commission is set to approve termination of the Pensacola Ice Pilots’ lease of…
Bush admin – country club elitists
David Ignatius blasts the bunglers inside the Bush Adminstration in his column in the St. Pete Times. Ignatius is upset with the lack of respect the political appointees treat the seasoned government…
PNJ in 30 seconds
The daily newspaper has a new feature on its front page – 2 minute something another – where you get the gist of the paper in two minutes. Here’s my attempt at…
Murzin, Evers work to enclose clay pits
In 2002, State Rep. Holly Benson sponsored a bill – that was passed by the legislature – that exempted clay pits in Escambia County from having to be enclosed (See Clay Pit…
NPR wants younger listeners
Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam reports: Like newspapers and television news, public radio has a graying audience. “We have learned in focus groups with younger listeners that they are interested in many…
Florida House attacks messenger
Steve Bousquet of the St. Pete Times (Read column) reports the Republican leadership in the Florida House does like having its property tax ideas challenged. As the tax debate rages in Tallahassee,…
Pro active downtown
Troy Moon did a solid cover story on the renovation on the Saenger Theatre and the impact on downtown businesses while it’s closed for 13 months. (The show will go on-This link…
Some Springfest board members still sore
There’s a camarilla inside the Springfest board that is doing its best to undermine our efforts to bring back music to the downtown streets of Pensacola. It’s the typical Pensacola smear campaign…
Jeb Bush made honorary UF alum
From St. Pete Times: Former Gov. Jeb Bush may have been denied a University of Florida honorary degree, but he has been given alumni status. The University of Florida Alumni Association’s Board…