Category: Politics
Escambia County children living in poverty percentage soars
The percentage of children under age 5 living below poverty level soared in 2009 from 29.3 to 38.6 percent. The state percentage is 24.8 percent,…
Local income falls for third consecutive year
Household incomes fell in Escambia County for the third consecutive year and are barely ahead of the 2005 figures, according 2009 American Community Survey which…
Once upon a time, Rusty Wells moonlighted, too
The daily newspaper is questioning the (unofficial or official?) policy that allowed firefighters to conduct their side businesses while on duty. The PNJ asks in…
Southwest to buy Air Tran
Press Release: Southwest Airlines [NYSE:LUV] announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding common stock of AirTran…
Rubio: 2010’s Katherine Harris?
That’s what political consultant Chris Ingram calls GOP senate candidate Marco Rubio on his blog, Irreverent View. Ingram writes that Rubio “told me of a…
What they say
In 1994, Republicans released their “Contract with America.” In 2006, the Democrats pushed a “New Direction for America.” The recently-released “Pledge to America” is the…
Okaloosa TDC cancels BP debit cards
Less than one week after launching its BP-funded debit card program to attract tourists, Okaloosa County TDC has had to cancel it. The Okaloosa County…
Mack speaks out against ECUA hike
Pensacola Councilwoman Diane Mack is recommending business owners speak against the proposed ECUA rate hikes for water and sewer: “At a time when small businesses…
Scott picks up endorsements
Got three emails from Rick Scott for Governor campaign within one minute: Florida Home Builders Endorse Rick Scott for Governor : “FHBA supports Rick Scott…
Negative Rick Scott ads, emails continue
GOP candidate for governor, Rick Scott, continues his ads and emails attacking his Democratic opponent, Alex Sink. Today’s attack centers on taxes: “Liberal Alex Sink…Higher…
Rick Scott is at again, more negative ads
GOP candidate for governor, Rick Scott, has built his campaign on negative campaigning. Our office receives attack emails daily from his campaign. The onslaught defeated…
News: Rubio has personal financial problems
The Sarasota Herald Tribune reported on Sunday that GOP candidate Marco Rubio, who is seeking the U.S. Senate seat against Congressman Kendrick Meek and Gov….
ACLU Challenges False Statements
Press Release: ACLU Challenges False Statements by Opponents to Proposed Fair Districts Amendments 5 & 6 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The American Civil Liberties Union of…
Pensacola: City of Choice in 1988
I also ran across this speech given on July 12, 1988 by City Manager Rod Kendig to the North Pensacola Optimist Club. Annexation was an…
Another city plan that never quite happened
In 2003, the Pensacola City Council created a Strategic Plan outlining goals and programs through 2009. One of the six goals was “Pensacola: A Growing…
History of Escambia County Administrators
The job of county administrator was created in 1977. Escambia County has had 14 people hold the job — average tenure 1 year, 8 months…
View: Tribute to Leroy Boyd
Bob Kerrigan sent me this commentary on Leroy Boyd: When a person dies those who knew the deceased will say things like, I didn’t always…
Buzz: Heat may train in Pensacola
WMBB TV (Panama City) is reporting that the Miami Heat may move their training camp to Panama City or Pensacola. They picked up the story…
Real Estate Seminar tonight – experts, no cost
“Making Lemonade Out of Lemons†PENSACOLA, Florida – September 10, 2010 – The council is presenting a seminar entitled “Making Lemonade Out of Lemonsâ€. The…
USA Federal and Navy Federal Announce Merger
Press Release: Navy Federal Credit Union of Vienna, VA, and USA Federal Credit Union (USA Fed), based in San Diego, CA, announced today that they…
