Category: Politics
Vote Law Sub Committee Eve
When Florida legislators passed new election laws last year, the stated aim of the new legislation was primarily curtailing voter fraud. To that end, lawmakers…
Uh… maybe not such a good idea…
While at a jobs event in Rochester, New Hampshire today VP Joe Biden used an Indian accent to imitate call service employees…. Check out the…
I know you are but what am I?
 Gingrich doesn’t have the advertising money that Romney has… so he is begging Florida voters to not like the attack ads. “ I think all…
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office to Hold Groundbreaking for Warrington Precinct
(Press Release) – The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will hold Ground-Breaking ceremonies for the new Escambia County Sheriff’s Office South Headquarters, Warrington Precinct on Monday,…
3,800 Cast Early Votes
With a few more days of early voting left, approximately 3,800 voters have casts their ballots in Escambia County. “Early voting’s going pretty well,†said…
Santorum, Paul have little chance in Florida
Papers across the state are reporting that GOP presidential candidates Rick Santorum and Ron Paul are pulling back on their efforts in Florida. Both will…
Dixon and the District and the ‘Steep Hill’
School district officials wanted to shut it down. It was $100,000 in the hole and labeled as “failing†by the state. But a semester down…
Orlando Sentinel Endorses Romney
Saying that “his accomplishments in both the public and private sectors suggest he would be a steady and competent leader for these divisive and turbulent…
Who was that with Michelle?
 The White House released today the bios of those asked to attend the State of the Union Address in First Lady Michelle Obama’s box. The…
State of the Union Address
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home…
Buzz: Gibbs didn’t get horse job
We’re hearing that Forrest Gibbs, the Commission Wilson Robertson supporter that is suing the three commissioners over his losing a job at the county’s equestrian…
Latest Poll Shows Gingrich Florida Lead Shrinking
While early polling showed a marked Gingrich lead in Florida, polling released by the Florida Chamber of Commerce Tuesday showed Romney and Gingrich tied at…
The Fight to Vote
More than a few adjectives have been used to describe Florida’s new election laws: draconian, repressive, backwards and racist. Sabu Williams had a few more…
Polishing a turd
The Santa Rosa County Commission rejected Team Santa Rosa’s request to let it run the county’s economic development for another six months. On Thursday, the…
Escambia County Introduces New BCC Agenda Tools
(Press Release) — Escambia County Administrator Randy Oliver is pleased to announce new additions to the County’s website, www.myescambia.com, which allows residents easier access to…
Deadline for Absentee Ballots
Wednesday, Jan. 25 is the deadline to request your absentee ballot to be mailed for the Presidential primary election, Tuesday, Jan. 31. After Wednesday you…
Video: Gingrich says Establishment “right to be worried”
Fresh from his South Carolina primary victory, Republican presidential hopeful Gingrich says “Establishment” should fear his nomination. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Undeterred by the Gingrich’s victory,…
Florida and Pensacola Unemployment rates continue to drop
Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in December 2011 was 9.9 percent, the lowest since April 2009 when the rate was 9.7 percent. This represented 913,000…
Odds on Gingrich winning
Following Newt Gingrich’s win in South Carolina, Europe’s largest betting company Paddy Power is today sweating over its decision on Friday to pay out early…
Luncheon with Lawmakers, or Tallahassee Wish List
Earlier this month, state legislators from northwest Florida visited Pensacola for a bite to eat and a sit-down with the local business community. The 2012…
