Category: News
County moves to new offices – exclusive photos
County offices are continuing to move into the new Escambia County Government Center. The new facility is located at 221 Palafox Place, adjacent to the…
County attorney may be in trouble
RB Buzz: When the new county commission takes office, County Attorney Janet Lander may be placed on the hot seat. At least two commissioners are…
2005 Crime Stats for Greater Pensacola Area
The FBI released its annual crime statistics report yesterday, and the Pensacola MSA (includes Escambia and Santa Rosa counties) did better in 2005 than most…
Gore: No more payroll taxes
Al “An Inconvenient Truth” Gore has come up with a unique tax method that may boost employment and help the environment. At speech yesterday at…
Damn, Ron Melton. There is a Black Caucus
Remember when right before the Sept. 5th primary, the chairman of the Escambia County Democratic Executive Committee sent out a press release warning voters about…
Who will be on Maritime Park board?
The PNJ did a story on the board for Community Maritime Park Associates: Interest high in park board. This board will oversee the construction, development…
New Commissioner will focus on jobs
The Escambia County Commissioner for District 2, Gene Valentino, was elected primarily because he offered the voters a solid platform. Economic Development and Jobs were…
McNesby gives buddies 12% raise
RB Buzz: Sheriff Ron McNesby is giving his administration heads a 12% raise. It’s hard to pick the raises out of his 2006-07 budget request…
OUTZEN TO BE BASTED
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE> Arthritis Foundation to Baste Independent News Publisher PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Northwest Chapter of the Florida Region of the Arthritis Foundation has…
Christian review of Jesus Camp
 Phil Boatwright of SAWorship.com has reviewed the documentary Jesus Camp. Boatwright is the editor and film reviewer for The Movie Reporter, a monthly film guide…
Touch Screen Voting – paper trail needed
We wrote about it on August 31 (Red, White & Screwed). Others in blogosphere have been concerned for months over the touch screen voting machines…
