Reuters reports: Oil prices plunged nearly 4 percent to below $51 a barrel on Tuesday after Saudi Arabia said OPEC production cuts were working well and there was no need for an…
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Crist rewards campaign team
The Herald-Tribune reports today the hefty bonuses Charlie Crist gave his winning campaign team: George LeMieuxm, Chief of Staff $200K Arlene DiBenigno, Political dtr $100K Vivian Myrtetus, Communications dtr $74K Jim Rimes,…
Scarborough won’t split hospitals
George Scarborough is winning over many of the same Baptist Hospital docs that supported Holly Benson so heavily. Both Collier Merrill and his brother Joe are board members at Sacred Heart. Some…
Gulf Breeze extends Christmas Holidays to February
Somebody needs to tell GB City Hall that the holidays are over and it’s time to take the lighted snowmen, Santas and candy canes off the medians.
ECUA still silent on Main St plan
County has reduced its request on landfill contract to 10 years with CPI adjustments annually. ECUA is still holding out. Not sure whether stumbling block is Exec. Director Steve Sorrell or Board…
Skip Hunter did consider
One person who has kicked around running for House District 3 is Skip Hunter. Hunter once ran for Florida Insurance Commissioner. Made his fortune in insurance. Last August, he and his wife…
Another endorsement for Campbell
Representing Escambia County Area Transit (Bus/Trolley Operators, Customer Service Reps, & Maintenance) Pensacola Bay Transportation (Escambia & Santa Rosa Counties – Drivers & Mechanics) Board of County Commissioners Escambia County, Florida (Blue…
GOP House candidates to speak
On Monday, January 22, 11;30 a.m., at the New World Landing, the Escambia Federated Republican Women’s Club will be hosting discussions with candidates Clay Ford, Lyn Hart, and George Scarborough who are…
Labor Union backs Campbell
Northwest Florida Federation of Labor (CLC) Affiliated with AFL-CIO 3300 N. Pace Blvd., Suites 309 & 311, Pensacola, Florida 32505 (850) 435-1516 office / 433-1991 fax PRESS RELEASE Â To:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Media Outlets…
Joe Roberts might run for House Dist. 3
An email Joe – Democratic candidate for Congress in 2006: Several local leaders have encouraged me to run for the District 3 House seat vacated by Holly Benson. My purpose in seeking…
Food for thought
Whoever is elected to House District 3 will be able to serve 10 years – that is if they can get elected four times. That means the winner in Feb. 2007 will…
Ford first Rep to turn in petitions
The campaign office of Clay Ford notified us that Ford is the first GOP candidate for House District 3 to turn enough petition signatures to qualify to run.
Escambia County wage survey
Thru public records request found out: Top Four jobs that Escambia Co. pay less than the market: Conflict Resolution Mgr Esc: $31,930 Mkt: $65,378 -104.8% Communications Coordinator Esc: $28,783 Mkt: $47,777 -66%…
Telephone surveys being done
We’re getting calls that pollsters have been calling area voters on the District 3 race. Here are some of the questions: As things stand now, how likely are you to vote in…
Crist rescinds last-minute Bush appointments
Right before his term was up Gov. Jeb Bush made 283 appointments to 100 different boards across the state – including local doctor Elizabeth Tucker to the state Board of Medicine. Crist…
Allen Levin passes away
Levin died this morning of a heart attack at Baptist Hospital. Levin is the brother of atty Fred Levin and the developer of Portofino.
Daily abandons blogosphere
The short-lived Mark O’Brien Blog has disappeared from the PNJ website. Other blogs have no current postings. StormWatch: last entry 12/13/06 Troy Moon: blank page The Watercooler: 12/20/06 Fit for Life: 1/5/07…
More Blog Buzz
Last night heard: 1. Former Escambia County Commissioner Tom Banjanin is considering running for House Dist. 3. Banjanin has strong relationship with Pensacola Christian and served in the state legislature before being…
Talking Points 1/3/07
Driving Miss Holly District 3 Polka County Loses Again IN Your Head Radio CLICK HERE TO VIEW
IN YOUR FACE TV – ECUA PLANT PART 2
Second part of my interview with Jeff DeWeese on the financing plan for the relocation of the Main St. Sewage Treatment Plant. Taped on Jan. 3, 2007. CLICK HERE TO VIEW