Category: Politics
Commissioner Grinch
Before getting down to official business, Escambia County Commission Chairman Wilson Robertson took a moment to crush a child’s vision of Christmas and blow the…
Newt Gingrich: “I never favored cap and trade.” – PolitiFact
The Truth-Meter at PolitiFact has caught GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich in fib. Three years ago, he went on television with Nancy Pelosi and preached…
County Denies Veolia
Even after the vote, Escambia County Commissioners were conflicted in their decision to send Veolia packing. “I’m just torn, honestly,†said Commissioner Gene Valentino. “Well,…
Local Kids to Learn Sailing
Kids participating in city youth programs next summer may get the opportunity to learn to sail. The City of Pensacola’s Neighborhood Services Department is partnering…
Messer low bidder on city attorney contract
Jim Messer’s law firm is being recommended by Mayor Ashton Hayward to become the city attorney, moving him from interim status. He is the low…
Get ready to pay for pnj.com
Executive Editor Dick Schneider (pictured in his Deal Chicken suit) has already paved the way for the daily newspaper to charge for its websites with…
Video: Stewart puts Herman Cain back into his pokeball
The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart mourns the loss of a rich source of material The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p /…
Video: Gingrich topping GOP presidential field in Iowa
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich beat out Mitt Romney and Ron Paul in the latest CBS News/New York Times poll. Jan Crawford reports on the…
Superfund Shuffle
Escambia County will be handing off some toxic assets this week. The move should set the stage for brighter days. “It’s more of what I…
Greyhounds to Reach Finish Line?
Greyhounds may soon be finishing up their run in Florida. State Democratic Sen. Maria Sachs has introduced a bill that would allow facilities currently…
Garrett Walton named to Connie Mack campaign team
Local developer and attorney Garrett Walton has been named to the finance team for Connie Mack who is running for the GOP nomination to challenge…
Buzz: City Fire Union Passes New Contract
My sources inside the City of Pensacola firefighters’ union tell me that yesterday they passed the new contract proposed by Mayor Ashton Hayward by a…