I think he wants to cash in on the latest Deal Chicken offer. GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT’S SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2011 9:30am-10:00am MEETING WITH COMMISSIONER GERARD ROBINSON Location: Florida State Capitol…
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Toronto Star: “Pensacola Soul —Florida town is Podunk no more”
The Toronto Star recently wrote about Pensacola. The article has a great opening: A night at an opera fundraiser wasn’t part of the plan, but a friend had tickets, so here we…
What’s up with Iowa?
Ron Paul is leading the GOP race with the vote of 23 percent of 597 likely Republican caucus voters in Iowa, according to Public Policy Polling, in a survey taken from Dec….
Email message on Iraq
The President sent out this email message this morning as the last of our troops departed Iraq Friend – Early this morning, the last of our troops left Iraq. As we honor…
Daily catches up on Haiti orphan story
On Thursday, we published our investigative report on accusations of children being sexually and physically abused in a Christian orphanage in Haiti and lawsuit by the mothers who adopted 11 children from…
OP release on arrests
Pensacola, Fla. Dec 17, 2011 – Two people from Occupy Pensacola were arrested last night for standing on a walkway that runs through the City Hall green space.  Dr. Melody Castro and Rev….
Another call for Hall to apologize
Pensacola City Council: Though I am currently a resident of Gainesville, Pensacola is still my home. I would like to formally voice my objection to the action made by Councilman Sam Hall…
What Will 2012 Bring?
Gerald Celente, trends expert, made several predictions about 2011. Let’s see how he did: “Wake-Up Call†Trend: The Decline of America trend is nowhere near bottom, and the worse is yet to…
Free Post-Race Concert Added to 2012 Double Bridge Run
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at 7 p.m. at Seville Quarter….The Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) in partnership with Seville Quarter and Bud Light are pleased to announce it will be adding an Austin,…
Fundraiser for Council on Aging
Council on Aging of West Florida has partnered with HoneyBaked to offer free shipping on orders placed through the Council’s website or by phone using the Council’s source code. HoneyBaked will also…
Pre-K registration open enrollment
The Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County is accepting enrollments for Florida’s free Voluntary Pre-kindergarten program (VPK). To be eligible a child must live in Florida and must have been 4 years…
The 1st Annual Pensacola Blues Festival set for Feb. 2012
The 1st Annual Pensacola Blues Festival promises an unforgettable party at the Pensacola Civic Center on February 10th. The concert brings together some of the biggest legends in blues history, on one…
Deadline to register for primary vote
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford reminds voters to update their voter information before the January deadline. January 3 is the last day to register to vote or to change…
Letter: Apology sought for Rev. Monk
From Michael Lowery: Dear Honorable Sam Hall, President of the Pensacola City Council: On Thursday, December 15th, 2011 I was in attendance as you know at the open forum prior to the…
Bonus Question
Some City of Pensacola employees—those in the AFSCME union—will receive their Christmas bonuses as part of their regular paycheck. Union leaders and members let the Pensacola City Council know they were…
Viewpoint: Juvenile Curfew
Hi and I hope this email finds you well. This letter is to address John Jerralds’ proposed Juvenile Curfew for Pensacola and possibly Escambia County as well. The problems he is hoping…
Video: Police Officer Holds Hand of Woman Pinned Under Bus
Neal Karlinsky reports on one officer’s act of kindness in an emergency. Source: ABC
Suspect Caught in Store
        (Press Release) — On December 16th, 2011, deputies responded to an alarm at Speed Mart at 1800 S. Highway 29. When the deputies arrived…
Free Speech Standoff
Holding his three-minute ground at the public lectern, Father Nathan Monk chanced an arrest during last night’s Pensacola City Council meeting. Two members of the board walked out of the chambers in…
Golden Globe nominees
Here’s the list: MOVIES BEST PICTURE: DRAMA “The Descendants†“The Help†“Hugo†“The Ides of March†“Moneyball†“War Horse†BEST PICTURE: COMEDY OR MUSICAL “50/50†“The Artist†“Bridesmaids†“Midnight in Paris†“My…