Category: Politics
WCOA reflections
It was fun getting behind the microphone for the past three days. Since Nov. 3, 2008, when I signed off “IN Your Head Radio,” I…
Petition for Gulf Coast Jobs
The Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is working with the Ready 4 Takeoff Coalition to ensure the federal government remains focused on fully restoring…
Nodine jury split 9-3, mistrial declared
A jury yesterday found former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine guilty of a misdemeanor ethics charge but could not agree on murder and stalking charges…
Studer: MLB Double A team will have new name
Quint Studer was interviewed on WCOA this morning about his new team. The Studers purchased the Double A franchise, but not the rights to the…
Redemption?
The big front page story in the daily newspaper is on Quint Studer: “Is Quint Studer Redeemed? What did Studer ever do that requires redemption?…
Panhandle loses nearly 2,200 jobs
According to the latest state report, the number of jobs in Florida is 7,204,700 in November 2010, up 36,200 jobs compared to a year ago….
Nodine Trial: Defense expert says evidence points to suicide
The defense is working hard to prove former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine didn’t kill his girlfriend Angel Downs. Private investigator Michelle Alfanso disputed the…
Poverty still plagues Escambia County
A new U.S. Census Bureau’s 5-year American Community Survey released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau shows 23.7 percent of children under age 18…
Locals on Race To The Top committees
Florida Department of Education announced yesterday that members for seven of the eight Race to the Top implementation committees. Three are from the Escambia School…
Sheriff’s Office to Host Community Meeting
Press Release: In an effort to address community concerns and strengthen law enforcement and community relationships, Sheriff David Morgan will host a community meeting with…
Off with their heads, expert predicts unrest will continue
Gerald Celente is an internationally known trends expert. He calls himself a political atheist, meaning he doesn’t write to please Republicans, Democrats, Liberals or Conservatives….
Building named for Judge Arnow
On Tuesday, December 14, 2010, the President signed into law: H.R. 4387, which designates the Federal building in Pensacola, Florida, as the Winston E. Arnow…