Category: Politics
Video: Rev. Monk in his own words
The latest video on Rev. Monk, his confrontation with Sam Hall and his ministry:
ATU local reiterates request for Hall apology
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Video: Iowa Caucus wrap up
And the winners are: Romney and Santorum Republican presidential contenders Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney were effectively tied in the party’s first nominating contest in…
Assigned Seating for the TDC
The Escambia County Commission will be asked Thursday to approve updated designations for members of the Tourist Development Council. The TDC, according to state statute,…
Video: Newt calls Mitt a liar
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich tells Bob Schieffer and Norah O’Donnell that opponent Mitt Romney is a “liar,” but he would still support him over…
TEAM Santa Rosa update
TEAM staff is continuing to work with representatives from Project Vortex- a company that could bring in excess of 700 jobs to Santa Rosa County….
Irish bookies give edge to Romney
Irish betting company Paddy Power have made Mitt Romney the favourite for today’s Iowa caucus. The former Massachusetts governor is available at Evens with his…
US Airways expands into Pensacola
US Airways announced today that it will expand service for its customers in Pensacola, Fla. by launching daily, nonstop service to Reagan National Airport following…
Commissioners at the Rodeo
After losing his job following a brief and controversial stint with the Escambia County Equestrian Center, Forrest Gibbs is suing three county commissioners. The officials,…
Elections Office Extended Hours Jan. 3
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office will be open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3 for citizens who want to register to vote…
A More ‘Walkable, Bikeable’ Pensacola
An environmental group will implore the Pensacola City Council to implement policies that foster a more sustainable city. Sustainable Gulf Coast/Pensacola 350 will present A…
Video from Buddy’s: Shows Donson on the ground
We live in the age of smartphones that can record anything. These two videos were taken on Friday after Robert Donson was shot outside of…
Escambia County upgrades radio system
Despite protests from the daily newspaper and others who love police scanners, Escambia County went live on Dec. 11 with the new Digital Project 25…
New Voter Cards Underway
Look out for your new voter card. Beginning this week, new cards will be mailed. The card will reflect the district changes, which were approved…
Buzz: More on Shooting @ Buddy’s
Early evening on Friday, Dec. 23, Pensacola Police Officer Shawn Thompson shot Robert Donson outside the liquor store/club Tom Ann Buddy’s on Cervantes Street –…
SI columnist calls Roy Jones: “Traveling Sideshow”
Chris Mannix: “What Roy Jones Jr. is messing with is another matter all together. One of boxing’s alltime greats, a former pound-for-pound king, Jones, at…
After 14 years, man reunited with Pensacola family
St. Pete Times had this story: 14 years after being left for dead, man reunites with family in St. Petersburg He agreed, and insisted he…
BP’d Off
While BP, along with federal and state governments, appear ready to move into the restoration phase of post-spill efforts, there are others who are hung…
Rev. Monk debacle could have been stopped by any council member
Pensacola City Council President Sam Hall was unjustified in his treatment of Rev. Nathan Monk at the Dec. 15 city council meeting. However, the other…
Unemployment down for Florida, still above national avg
Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in November 2011 was 10.0 percent, the lowest since May 2009 when it was also 10.0 percent. This represented 926,000…
