Category: Politics
Florida PSC decision costs area 44 jobs
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) denied Gulf Power Company’s (Gulf) requested $101.6 million revenue increase, instead reducing the company’s request by $37.5 million. The…
Kids will vote on Navy Federal land deal
NorthEscambia.com reports that The 4-H Council, comprised of delegates (ages 8 to 18) from each of the county’s 20 plus 4-H Clubs, will vote on…
Play-by-play of PHS Girls game 9 a.m.
It’s online: Ustream.tv/channel/sports-edge Or Ustream and key words “PHS Tigers” Friday morning 10am ET/ 9am CT #2 Pensacola High v #1 Orlando Edgewater, with Baylor…
Gannett offers buyout to local staff
Gannett, the largest newspaper in the country and the owner of Bella, GoPensacola.com and Pensacola’s daily newspaper, is offering to buy-out the contracts of certain…
Rubio was once a Mormon, too
According to a MSNBC FirstRead report…. Marco Rubio (who is on the short list for GOP VP running mate) was at one point a Mormon. …
Video: Paul calls Santorm a fake
Ron Paul stood by a campaign ad that calls Rick Santorum a fake, in the most recent Republican presidential debate Wednesday. Source: CBS
Special hearing on Gulf Power rate increase
Florida Public Service Commission to Consider Gulf Power Company’s Revenue Request TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a Special Commission Conference…
National Study shows alarming increase of children living poverty
The number of children living in poor neighborhoods has increased dramatically during the last decade in Florida and elsewhere, according to a new report, set…
County will host meetings on Beach Master Plan alternatives
Escambia County will host two public information meetings in early March for the Pensacola Beach Master Plan alternatives. The meetings will begin with a presentation…
Blackwater Oil Bill Killed
A state bill aiming to entice oil companies onto state land has apparently stalled out in a senate committee this morning. The senate’s Environmental Preservation…
Kathleen Dough-Castro named new Escambia County Public Information Officer
County Administrator Charles R. “Randy†Oliver is happy to announce that Kathleen Dough-Castro has been named the new Public Information Officer for Escambia County. She…
Clearwire leaves Milton for Escambia County
It’s a first. A Santa Rosa County business leaves and moves to Escambia County…though I’m not sure the payroll is equivalent to that of Avalex…
Not what he meant…. exactly…
On CBS’s “Face the Nation” Rick Santorum says No – he was not questioning the President’s religious faith – but, he does question his world…
Evers’ Blackwater Backyard
A Northwest Florida senator is working to bring oil drilling close to home—his home. As Senator Greg Evers’ bill encouraging drilling on public lands—specifically, in…
Barry enters into District 5 race
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
