Andy Marlette emailed us to let us know that he has started an eight-week internship at the PNJ. Andy has been doing our editorial cartoons for the past year. Part of his…
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House District 3 race observations
Both candidates have worked hard the past two weekends before the Feb. 27 vote. Democrat Liz Campbell – sent out two mailers. One with a letter from DeeDee Ritchie and emphasizing Campbell’s…
Can you take ECAT to work?
Escambia County and City of Pensacola governments are fighting over the funding of ECAT transit system. Go on the ECAT website (ECAT : Escambia County Area Transit ) and see if you…
While you were sleeping….
The blog went wild over the weekend over the possible closure of Suter Elementary School. To catch up, I suggest first read and its comments: Soccer Mom uprising over Suter Then read:…
Campbell raises big money
House District 3 candidate Liz Campbell (D) has raised significant dollars over the past ten days: $38,169. Her total campaign contributions are $48,049. Amount    Contributor Name $50.00    ARONSON DAVID $50.00…
Suter not closing
Got a phone call from Asst. Superintendent Ronnie Arnold. “There isn’t any plan to close Suter Elementary in the foreseeable future.” Arnold said it was part of the Watson study that had…
Selective coverage of Operation Brownsville?
Are we only getting the good news on Operation Brownsville? The daily newspaper gives a lot of coverage to a brothel raid on Shoemaker St. where the owner got $5-$10 in cash…
Gaetz mum on being Senate president
St. Pete Times got a few choice quotes from our state senator. Check it out for yourself: Here
Soccer Mom uprising over Suter
The Suter Elementary School PTA has been told that the School District plans to close its school and relocate all the students to O.J. Semmes (off 12th Ave.). Suter is an “A”…
State sales tax plan – bad idea
The state legislature’s idea for a 2.5% increase in sales tax – that will replace property taxes – is a bad idea. First, more people will drive to Foley, Malbis and other…
Creating a community report card
The Escambia Community Collaborative is a group trying to create a vision and a set of indicators that will help hold our local governments, community leaders and ourselves more accountable. The primary…
Notes
Escambia Community Collaborative Suggested Measures Within Umbrella Priorities Economy Escambia County Average Annual Wage Number off residents working in professional, scientific or management positions Number of residents holding Bachelors Degrees or higher…
Esc. Co. Reps have a plan
Escambia County Republican Executive Committee Press Release ESCAMBIA COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTS 2007 POLITICAL ACTION PLAN PRESENTED BY CHAIRMAN CLAY INGRAM Escambia County Republican Party Chairman Clay Ingram presented his 2007…
More constitutional amendments from GOP
Sen. Don Gaetz and his Pre K-12 education committee have approved a bill that would have the voters vote on yet another constitutional amendment. This one would make the education commissioner an…
Tax swap – a mistake
Our state legislators are considering putting a constitutional amendment before the voters that will end property taxes and replace it with 2.5% sales tax increase. In other words, let’s make it a…
CMPA releases RFQ – Master Developer
Community Maritime Park Associates has released its final draft of the Request for Qualifications for the Master Developer of the park. Applicants must file by April 6, 4 p.m. SECTION C: MINIMIM…
Hope drinking beer is still safe
According to an article in The Christian Science Monitor, each year, American meat eaters are responsible for 1.5 more tons of carbon dioxide per person than vegetarians. “Human’s beef with livestock: a warmer…
Delray Beach attacks housing with $200M
Touting it as the largest workforce-and-affordable housing development in Florida, the Delray Beach Housing Authority voted unanimously this morning to proceed with a $200 million, 50-acre development plan in the city’s southwest…
UF wants students to fork over $500 more
University of Florida President Bernie Machen and state university system Chancellor Mark Rosenberg are pushing for $500-a-semester undergraduate fee. The bill gives the board that oversees Florida universities power to establish the…