Commissioner Doug Underhill asserts his Facebook posts and comments aren’t public records, according to the PNJ. A year ago, his attorneys filed documents with the court arguing he had no authority to…
Category: Politics
Real News podcasts: Filibuster, How-tos, Skanska class action
With the voting rights issue heating up, Senate Democrats debate what to do about the filibuster rules. ABC News Digital Reporter Libby Cathey offers her insights. Attorney Sam Geisler discusses the class…
State ready to audit bed tax records
It has taken over a year, but the State Auditor General is ready to audit the Tourist Development Tax records of Escambia County Clerk Pam Childers and the county. Former County Administrator…
SAO partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters
Today, State Attorney Ginger Madden kicked off her “Beyond School Walls” partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters. One day each month, her staff will mentor local students for four hours. “This is…
‘The Right to Exist’
Filmmaker Liz Watkins has done it again with her documentary “The Right to Exist,” which follows the struggle of a homeless sanctuary on commercial private property in Pensacola.
Real News podcast: News Judo, Gaetz’s Phobia, No hourly motels and more
I discuss how the daily newspaper manipulates the news to get hits on its website. He also covers Congressman Matt Gaetz’s phobia of 7th graders. State Rep. Alex Andrade wants to change…
State of the State address
From The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday gave his State of the State address to formally launch the 2022 legislative session. Here are his remarks, as prepared for…
City posts eviction notices today
Today, Monday, Jan. 10, the City of Pensacola posted notices at the homeless encampment under Interstate 110 notifying individuals of a Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 deadline to vacate the encampment. City Code…
PNJ hides article on Underhill’s Facebook troubles
If you are among the handful of people in your neighborhood that we have the daily newspaper delivered to your home on Sundays, you saw on the front page Jim Little’s “Underhill…
Cordova Mall Ball postponed due to COVID-19 surge
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2022) – The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation announced Friday that it will postpone the annual Cordova Mall Ball in Pensacola due to the recent surge of COVID-19 cases…
Breaking: former Hill aide running for Santa Rosa seat
Buzz: Mariya Calkins, wife of Santa Rosa County Commissioner James Calkins, will file to run for State House, District 3 that is currently held by Jayer Williamson. She was former State Rep….
Breaking: Jayer Williamson not running for re-election
State Rep. Jayer Williamson has announced he will not seek another term. He sent this email to his fellow House members: Members: With the 2022 legislative session soon to be underway, I…