This is looking like a hand-off. Steven Barry, Republican, pre-filed today for County Commissioner, District 5 for the 2012 General Election. Barry was beat by White in the 2004 race.
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Kevin White drops out of re-election bid
Supervisor of Elections David Stafford is reporting that District 5 Escambia County Commissioner Kevin White has withdrawn from the 2012 race for his seat. Sam Archer appears to be in place to…
House passes RESTORE Act —Kudos to Jeff Miller
The Times-Picayune is reporting that the House gave voice vote approval to an amendment that would dedicate 80 percent of Clean Water Act fines from the 2010 BP oil spill to a…
Beware the Dirty Dozen
 WASHINGTON –– The Internal Revenue Service today issued its annual “Dirty Dozen†ranking of tax scams, reminding taxpayers to use caution during tax season to protect themselves against a wide range of…
Autism Pensacola presents Autism Safety Conference
Autism Pensacola, Inc. will present a regional conference on safety issues concerning those living with autism. The conference will be held at Pensacola State College, Milton Campus Thursday, March 29 from 6:00…
Blue Wahoos set coaching staff
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos will open up play with some big league flavor. Experienced Major League manager Jim Riggleman will head the Blue Wahoos coaching staff in 2012. Next to him on…
Swap Your Surf Stuff
Waterboyz will host a surf swap meet in their parking lot located at 380 N. 9th Ave, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. Everyone is welcome and participation is…
Attorney-Client Privilege: The Movie
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is again being scrutinized over questionable recording equipment in interview rooms. After apparently learning of plans to install video cameras in rooms designated for inmates to meet…
Buzz: Airbus plant coming to Mobile?
Mobile and EADS didn’t get the Air Force Air Tanker contract, but, according to The Seattle Times, the Alabama port city could be getting an Airbus plant. The heavy favorite for an…
Face Melter (Acoustic Version)
Yonder Mountain String Band kicked off the Florida leg of its tour last night at Vinyl Music Hall in Pensacola. After logging a couple of days of R&R in town, the band…
Secret is out. IN gets new office for media empire
A group from southeast Alabama and northwest Florida has been working for several months to prepare for a future mega project for the region. The group has identified several possible sites that…
1450 ESPN to broadcast PHS girls regional game
1450 ESPN and ESPN Pensacola.com will broadcast and stream “live,” the Pensacola High School vs. St. Augustine High School Regional Girls Basketball Game Saturday, Feb. 18, beginning at 5:45 p.m.(Pensacola Time). In…
Commissioner Valentino on Bay Bridge Toll
Earlier this month, the Escambia County Commission passed a resolution opposing a toll on the bay bridge. State transportation officials invited Commission Chairman Wilson Robertson to Tallahassee this week to let him…
Watch out for Rombo!!!
Rick Santorum knows what’s in store for him: a whole lot commercials. Attempting to head Romney off at the mud-slinging pass, he released this Rombo spot — which might, in a clever…
Horseback rides at Gulf Coast Kid’s House Tomorrow
Express Clydesdale horses will visit the Gulf Coast Kid’s House to help raise funds for child abuse victims tomorrow, Feb. 16 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 3401 N. 12th Ave….
Restored?
In an effort to pass the RESTORE Act—which would assure that 80 percent of the fines incurred as a result of the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico would stay…
Voter registration system broken
The American democracy’s greatest achievement―fair elections―is at risk because of outdated and inefficient voter registration systems, according to a report by the Pew Center on the States. The study calculates that 24…
Deluna Fest moves to September, tickets on sale 2/29
DeLuna Fest is proud to announce the dates for their 3rd annual Pensacola Beach music and arts festival. On September 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2012, festival and music fans will come together…
Top Locally-owned Businesses
I sent out an email blast on Monday asking for the top locally-owned business–those that have been innovative, creative and that render superior customer service. We’ve been overwhelmed with nominations. Below are…
Chairman Wilson on Bay Bridge Toll
The Escambia County Commission didn’t score any points in Tallahassee when it recently formalized its opposition to imposing a toll on the Pensacola Bay Bridge in order to fund work on the…