Category: News
Scott asks supporters to praise him
Gov. Voldemort has more than a few tricks up his robe. On his campaign website, Rick Scott asks his faithful followers to send emails to…
Best of the Coast ballot coming July 21
The daily newspaper has published its Best of the Bay. Readers and business owners have asked when will be releasing the ballots. We’ve set July…
More students can get out of failing schools
Gov. Rick Scott signed yesterday a bill into law that expands the Opportunity Scholarship program, which allows students to transfer to better-performing public schools. Under…
Mugshots: Child Sex Sting
NorthEscambia.com has the photos of the men arrested in Operation Blue Shepherd. See photos.
Operation Blue Shepherd nabs pedophiles
Press Release: Twenty-five men have been arrested on felony charges after an intensive week-long undercover operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies determined they were using…
Buzz: Police unveil undercover operation
We got this press release: A press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. today (Monday, June 27) at the Pensacola Police Department, 711 N. Hayne…
Fake pot is baaaaack
The synthetic marijuana that we reported about and the federal authorities banned months ago is back, being sold legally in a different form in shops…
Unearthing Molino
A major archaeological dig is underway this summer in Molino. UWF students have found evidence of a 1700’s mission and even a 6,000 year old…
Expert predicts more Natural Gas vehicles
The City of Pensacola and its Energy Services of Pensacola may be sitting on a gold mine. BP recently released their highly respected annual Statistical…
Daily Beast picks Best Reads of the Week
From the revelations of a Pulitzer Prize-winning illegal immigrant to the hunt for the next Bin Laden, The Daily Beast picks the best journalism from…
Buzz: City Park & Rec wins award
The City of Pensacola, Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded the Parks and Recreation 2011 State Agency Excellence Award for cities with a population…
City to get 3-1-1 service, July 1
Press Release: Pensacola residents will soon have an easier way to request service from the City for things like broken street lights, damaged park equipment,…
Library of Congress Traveling Exhibit coming
Press Release: A special Library of Congress traveling exhibition—mounted in a customized 18-wheel truck—will visit Pensacola for two days during the July 4th weekend. “Gateway…
Reviews of Jane’s Addiction, no riots mentioned
JAM Magazine: Edgefest – April 30, 2011, Pizza Hut Park Frisco, TX Jane’s Addiction is an acquired taste. Thousands in attendance danced, sang and cheered…
ECUA accepts bid to demolish Main St. Plant
Press Release: The projection was for a bid as high as $3.5 million, but after the Emerald Coat Utilities Authority (ECUA) Board voted to accept…
Harris cleared of all ethics charges
Press Release: The Florida Commission on Ethics upheld the Recommended Order of Judge Diane Cleavinger and cleared Dr. Brice Harris of any wrong-doing. Harris was…
Bob Graham writes thriller
Orlando Sentinel: Tony Ramos has a few things going for him. He’s a handsome, street-savvy Cuban-American, an intelligence operative who speaks Pashto and Arabic, a…
Buzz: Fear of Jane’s Addiction
Some Pensacola Beach businesses are spreading rumors that Jane’s Addiction will bring a negative element to the beach. They fear riots and uncontrolled lawlessness. After…
Slutwalk: International phenomenon (photos)
“Slutwalk” protests are demonstrations against sexism, rape, sexual crimes and the injustice of blaming the victim rather than the rapist or abuser. The first one…
Navarre Beach Pier booms — over 320 people/day
Press Release: Over 117,600 people are estimated to have visited the Navarre Beach Pier in its first year of operations. Pier managers, The Pier, Inc.,…
