Category: Politics
Fan nearly derails Scott-Crist debate
By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida After tens of millions of dollars worth of television commercials and the slinging of massive amounts of…
Scott vs. Crist Oct. 15: Where is Obama, Utility Bill Battle
Scott Campaign: Where’s Barack Obama? Good morning, Vice President Biden campaigned with Charlie Crist this week and said that this is the âmost important governorâs…
Scott vs. Crist Oct. 14: New poll, Private emails, Jeb Bush, Jobs
Inweekly receives daily dozens of emails from both of the campaigns of Rick Scott and Charlie Crist. Most ask for contributions, but a few focus…
Experts weigh on social media in local political campaigns
How are social media platforms used in local campaigns today? Experts say that it should be part of every campaign as a means to recruit…
Pensacola residents voice concerns: Economic health, Public Works and Communications
Pensacola residents are concerned about the economic health of their city and want more focus on Public Works, Housing Options, Communications and Public Safety, according…
Best lines of the first gubernatorial debate
Republican Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist clashed over their records as governor and traded sometimes-personal barbs last Friday in the first of…
Petoskey council rejects contract with Bill Reynolds
The Petoskey City Council voted by a 3-2 vote yesterday against entering a contract that would have finalized former Pensacola City Administrator Bill Reynolds’ employment…
College Republican responds to uproar over Scott’s ‘Wedding Dress’ ad
This column was published by Context Florida. It’s written by Diane Roberts who lives in Tallahassee. First check out the video, which has been described…
Police and Fire endorse Taylor for City Council District 6
Both the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 71 and the Pensacola Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 707 have endorsed City Council candidate Mark Taylor for…
Crist pushes Medicaid explansion; Scott stays low key
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Theoretically, Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist agree on one thing in their hotly contested…
County Local Option Sales Tax Town Hall Meetings Next Week
Escambia County’s public meetings concerning the Local Option Sales Tax will continue next week at the following locations: Monday, October 6, 5:30 p.m. – District…
Last chance to register for Nov. 4 election
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford reminds voters that Monday, October 6, 2014 is the last day to register to vote for those…