Escambia Co. Sheriff Ron McNesby was passed for over the head of the state’s law enforcement agency. Read Cabinet stays with interim to lead state’s law enforcement agency. Gov-elect Charlie Crist chose…
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Santa Rosa Liquor Lottery Winners
On December 5, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. EST, a double random drawing was conducted for 17 quota liquor licenses available in Santa Rosa County. From a pool of 4,951 qualified applicants, the…
Mark Obrien has a blog too
His exciting post yesterday was on the websites that he reads – includes the always inspiring gulf1.com. Funny, he didn’t mention this blog. His other post dated 11/30 was on “Boston Legal.”
Luke McCoy still upset
Yesterday’s “Pensacola Speaks” on WCOA – or as known as “Angry White Man Rants” once again focused on DJ Luke McCoy being named a loser by IN. His listeners rallied to his…
Enlist in Kettle Army
The Salvation Army is in the midst of its major fund-raiser of the year, the kettle program. To have a successful event, it requires 2,307 volunteers to keep all 50 sites covered. …
CMPA looking for executive director
CMPA are looking for an executive director. Here is the pdf of the job description that they discussed last Friday. PDF:Â CMPA director – first draft
Ashley Brown update
There’s a rumor that GBHS grad and star of the Broadway musical “Mary Poppins” will be on “THE VIEW” – Thursday, December 7, WEAR-TV Channel 3 from 10:00 a.m.
State leaders want early 2008 primary
The incoming state leaders – Gov. Charlie Crist, House Speaker Mario Rubio and Senate President Ken Pruitt – all would like the state to move up its presidential primary in 2008, according…
Best editorial cartoons of the week
Blogger Bob Geiger has picked his favorite editorial cartoons of the week. Which one (CLICK HERE) is your favorite?
Insurance update
Travelers Insurance has announced it’s pulling out of Southeast Louisiana effective March, 2007. A huge blow to businesses in New Orleans. We got news we could cut our homeowners premium from $14,700…
Holly has competition
St. Pete Times article ( Everyone has input for Crist’s team ) lists Pensacola’s own Jerry Maygarden as a possible candidate for secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) –…
PJC VP interviewing
David A. Sam, vice president for academic affairs at Pensacola Junior College since 2003 is interviewing for the president’s job at Germanna Community College in Culpeper, Virginia. Sam is one of three…
CMPA covenant
The Pensacola Contractors Academy is part of the Community Maritime Park Covenant. Here is the pdf of the covenant: Â Park Covenant
Park Board meets
The Community Maritime Park Associates Board met today. All members attended. The group had presentations from two development groups who discussed possible ways of bidding and managing the project: Nexia Strategy Group…
Luke McCoy does not like being loser
We’re hearing WCOA “Pensacola Speaks” host Luke McCoy is a little upset about being named one of the big losers of 2006 by IN. He’s getting teased heavily by his co-workers in…
Mayer coming to Pcola
Grammy award winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist, John Mayer, returns to the Pensacola Civic Center on January 29, 2007. Mayer’s chart topping hit, “Daughters†won Song of the Year at the 2005…
Getting ready for Holly’s seat
Sign of the Times
Mom speaks out on Woodham plan
Dear Rick,I just read your outtake on the reason for poor leadership. You’ve made excellent points. I didn’t like the closure of Woodham, but not for the reasons that other people did….
Blog Buzz: Benson, Touart, ECUA, Valentino
Now these are some of the rumors that I’ve heard over the past few days: State Rep. Holly Benson has fallen out of favor with House Speaker Mario Rubio and is being…
Martinez may not be RNC chair
Bloomberg is reporting that the Republican Party faithful aren’t happy with Pres. Bush and Karl Rove promoting Florida Senator Mel Martinez for chairman of the Republican National Committee. Online columnist Ryan Sager…