School district officials wanted to shut it down. It was $100,000 in the hole and labeled as “failing†by the state. But a semester down the road, A.A. Dixon Charter School of…
Video: Special Forces rescue hostages inside Somalia
U.S. Navy SEALs carried out a daring nighttime raid inside Somalia to rescue two hostages from pirates. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports. Source: CBS
Orlando Sentinel Endorses Romney
Saying that “his accomplishments in both the public and private sectors suggest he would be a steady and competent leader for these divisive and turbulent times,” The Orlando Sentinel endorsed Mitt Romney…
Who was that with Michelle?
 The White House released today the bios of those asked to attend the State of the Union Address in First Lady Michelle Obama’s box. The list included Amber Morris, a Virginia Beach…
Arrest Log Jan. 25
The following suspects were charged with felonies Tuesday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Connor Oran Davidson, 20, 6600 block of Greenwell Street, two counts…
State of the Union Address
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home some of our last troops to serve…
Buzz: Suter to be replaced with $20 million new school
The Escambia County Public School District has closed three schools in African-American neighborhoods. The Superintendent would like to add Lincoln Park and A.A. Dixon to his hit list. The Superintendent isn’t as…
Buzz: Gibbs didn’t get horse job
We’re hearing that Forrest Gibbs, the Commission Wilson Robertson supporter that is suing the three commissioners over his losing a job at the county’s equestrian center, will not get be hired back…
Video: Obama uses State of the Union to call for economic equality
U.S. President Obama framed an election-year State of the Union address in starkly populist terms by calling for sweeping tax reforms. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Source: Reuters
Latest Poll Shows Gingrich Florida Lead Shrinking
While early polling showed a marked Gingrich lead in Florida, polling released by the Florida Chamber of Commerce Tuesday showed Romney and Gingrich tied at 33 percent : (Press Release flchamber.com) TALLAHASSEE…
The Fight to Vote
More than a few adjectives have been used to describe Florida’s new election laws: draconian, repressive, backwards and racist. Sabu Williams had a few more to add to that list. “Oh, absolutely…
UWF Hosts Pulitzer Prize Winner and New York Times Journalist
Tonight at 6 p.m., the UWF Department of Communication Arts, School of Fine and Performing and Communication Arts and College of Arts and Sciences will host the 2012 Jerry Maygarden Distinguished Lecture….
Oil Spill Restoration Meeting in Gulf Shores
There’s another chance tonight to comment on initial oil spill restoration projects slated for the Gulf Coast. After a holding meetings in Florida earlier this month, officials presenting the Deepwater Horizon Oil…
Escambia School District shrinking, especially white enrollment
The enrollment of the Escambia County Public School District has declined since the 2008-2009 school year from 40,921 to 40,495. Hispanic and other minority students rose by 1,714 students, 4,370 to 6,084….
Polishing a turd
The Santa Rosa County Commission rejected Team Santa Rosa’s request to let it run the county’s economic development for another six months. On Thursday, the commissioners will decide how they want to…
Aaron Lewis Concert ticket giveaway
Do you want to see Aaron Lewis Feb. 1st at the Saenger? The IN is giving away two tickets to the show, so hopefully you said yes. All you have to do…
Are black children the problem with Escambia County public schools?
No, the problem is the Escambia County Public School District hasn’t figured out how to teach African-American children. Give or take a percentage point, 40% of the African-American are below their grade…
Mother Jones: White House pressured scientists to underestimate BP spill
BP misled the public on the volume of crude spewing from the Deepwater Horizon wellhead into the Gulf of Mexico. They wanted people to believe that it would be capped quickly–knowing that…
Just in time for GOP Presidential Primary
Governor Rick Scott has proclaimed January 22 – 28, 2012 as “Hazardous Materials Awareness Week†in Florida. Joining Governor Scott in commemorating the educational week is the Florida Division of Emergency Management,…
Escambia County Introduces New BCC Agenda Tools
(Press Release) — Escambia County Administrator Randy Oliver is pleased to announce new additions to the County’s website, www.myescambia.com, which allows residents easier access to County government. Beginning with the January 19,…