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Mythopedia launched, Conservatives beware

Today, Media Matters for America launched Mythopedia – which it describes as “a new tool for fighting back against right-wing misinformation.” The website is a…

Scott ‘State of State’ address has opportunity stopping at Panama City, overlooks Pensacola…oops

Governor Rick Scott gave is State of the State address today. Key quote that has Twitter buzzing: “The stories of opportunity in Florida stretch from…

‘Awake the State’ rally today across Florida, including Pensacola

Today communities across Florida will rally in support of issues important to working families an to remind Floridaâ€™s elected leaders in Tallashasee that they are…

Poll shows uncertainty in direction of Pensacola city government

Nearly five years after Pensacola residents voted to change their form of city government, few believe that the city is going in the right direction,…

City Holds Two Public Meetings Regarding 2015 Budget

The City of Pensacola welcomes the community to a public meeting to provide an opportunity to learn more about the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget. There…

Blankets allowed, moratorium on any other changes to Pensacola homeless laws

The Pensacola City Council approved Councilwoman Sherri Myers’ ordinance amendment to allow people to cover themselves with blankets in city parks. However, when it came…

Pensacola City Council has a busy night set (update)

The Pensacola City Council meets tonight. They have a full agenda. Here is what happened at their agenda review meeting: Homeless Blanket Debate Round 2…

Hmmm, City consultant now works with OHM Concession Group

During the debate over who would be awarded the food concessions contract at the Pensacola International Airport, Creative Food Group (Varona’s, Bagelheads, Fish House and…

Weekend buzz: DOJ, jail tax and reality tv on the beach

Week of Reckoning on the Jail The U.S. Department of Justice is coming to town to inspect the Escambia County Jail. This will be their…

Escambia County Animal Services Advisory Committee sets special meeting

The Escambia County Animal Services Advisory Committee has scheduled a special meeting for Thursday, February 27, at 5:30 p.m., and will be held at the…

City of Pensacola to hold public records workshop for media

City Invites Members of Press to One-Hour Workshop WHAT: The City of Pensacola invites members of the press to attend a one-hour workshop to gain…

House of Sticks: Margin Calls

When you and I decide to buy 200 shares of stock on margin, that concept means we are paying for 100 shares and borrowing money…

INYR: Wall Street, FSU president buzz, fish hatchery and the state, and Sheriff David Morgan

We have a full line-up for IN Your Head Radio today. We have at 11:05 Mary Kissel, Wall Street Journal editorial board member & host…

INYR Interview: Commissioner Barry gives details of 4-H deal

Yesterday Commissioner Steven Barry talked on IN Your Head Radio about the details of the compromise he and a subcommittee have worked out for 4-H…

INYR: 4-H update, Obamacare and new Leadership Pensacola project

At 11:05 am, Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry will update us on the latest developments with 4-H. Then 12:05 pm. liberal political pundit and author…

Roy Jones, Jr. wants to be mayor of Pensacola

Pensacola’s favorite son and boxing legend, Roy Jones, Jr., plans to run for mayor of Pensacola, according to BoxingScene.com. Jones, age 45, is the first…

Commissioner Valentino joins Superintendent Malcolm Thomas for meeting on WMS

Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino and Superintendent Malcolm Thomas, Escambia County School District, will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Warrington…

Buttercup on the Pensacola City Council agenda for Feb. 27

Buttercup’s owner Laura Kirkman wrote to me about the next Pensacola City Council meeting: I just wanted to let you know that Buttercup, the pot-belly…