From Escambia County Supervisor of Elections office, here are the early votes by district. If the intent of reducing the days for early voting was to stifle the African-American vote, it looks…
Category: News
Sunday traffic gives Pensacola Beach huge boost
Here are the weekend traffic numbers on the Bob Sykes Bridge to Pensacola Beach: 2012 Fri 8/10 15783 Sat 8/11 15760 Sun 8/12 16910 TOTAL 48453 2011 Fri 8/12 15248 Sat 8/13…
Over a third of the primary voters may have already cast their ballots
Just got off the phone with Supervisor of Elections David Stafford. He estimates that about 16,685 votes have been cast either by early voting or absentee ballots. The overall turnout is expected…
Chickens, Noise and Taxes
During its Committee of the Whole workshop this morning, the Escambia County Commission tended to chickens, the county’s noise ordinance and allocation of the fourth-cent tourist tax. Commissioners first plowed into the…
It’s the economy for Florida voters
By Stephanie Carroll Carson, Florida News Connection… TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida is seen as a swing state in this 2012 presidential election, and political experts say senior citizens could be the ones…
Election Day Tips from the Elections Office
Press Release: Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford today offered Escambia County voters some tips to prepare for Election Day: -Confirm the location of your polling place: check your sample ballot, voter…
Janesville, Wisc. and Paul Ryan’s smalltown roots (video)
NY Times has a good story on Janesville, Wisconsin, hometown of Mitt Romney’s running mate Congressman Paul Ryan. It’s where Quint Studer taught school and first got into health care field. Studer’s…
Six things to watch in August 14 primary
Escambia County voters head to the polls Tuesday. As with the any local election, there are countless plots and subplots. Here are a few that we will be watching: Sheriff race This…
Pensacola connection to Romney running mate
Congressman Paul Ryan and Pensacola Blue Wahoo owner Quint Studer are friends. They both are from Janesville, Wisconsin. Ryan’s children attend the same school as Studer’s grandchildren. Ryan’s sister-in-law helped Studer with…
Crime, Chickens and the Press
In one of its most fluid meetings in months, the Pensacola City Council seemed to sail unencumbered through its Thursday night engagement. The board tended to its chicken and urban farming ordinance,…
League posts online its candidate surveys
Press release: In response to requests by citizens for information about the positions of Political Candidates on current government issues, the League of Women Voters contacted candidates for political office in Escambia…
SRIA report: Ferry service in works, $6-million price tag
By Shelby Smithey… The Santa Rosa Island Authority Board met Wednesday to hear a variety of reports, as well as to discuss future plans for a ferry service that would transport passengers…
Batman Maybe (original lyrics)
It’s time to lighten up, Pensacola. So we offer you a Batman and Carly Rae Jepsen mash-up called “Batman Maybe” by Wesley Freitas.
New bill for Evers from NRA: Open carry
Our State Sen. Greg Evers loves gun bills and the NRA loves Evers. The Tampa Bay Times reports Marion Hammer, executive director of the NRA’s state lobbying organization, Unified Sportsmen of Florida,…
Chumuckla Opry to fiddle no mo
NorthEscambia.com reports that the Farmer’s Opry House in Chumuckla will close on Oct. 6. The owners want to rest a spell, but will still open up for special events, concerts and fundraisers….
Newsweek/The Daily Beast pick top party schools
Ole Miss is ranked 15. Florida State is 13 and Florida is 9. However this is all good because the ratings were complied using on-campus disciplinary actions and arrests made for drugs…
Pet, Pets and Even More Pets
The IN is putting together a very special issue dedicated to pets and we’d love to include some of yours. Photo Contest So, if you think your dog or cat or fish…
Chamber Hires Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Pensacola, Fla. – August 7, 2012 – Greater Pensacola Chamber President Jim Hizer announced today that Shannon Steffee has been hired as Vice President, Marketing and Communications for the Chamber. Steffee has…
Buzz: Richardson coming to Andrews
Yahoo Sports! is reporting that Trent Richardson, the Cleveland Browns’ No.1 draft pick, is being to sent to the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze to have his ailing left knee checked. Official…
Melee alert: Why couples fight on vacation?
The Daily Mail reports that 79 percent of couples admit to having at least two big arguments while away on vacation, and 62 percent confess they are at loggerheads on a daily…