Wednesday, Jan. 25 is the deadline to request your absentee ballot to be mailed for the Presidential primary election, Tuesday, Jan. 31. After Wednesday you can still pick up an absentee ballot…
Escambia County Public School District ranked 44th in Florida
Out of the 67 counties in Florida, Escambia County ranked 44th, placing it in the bottom third of the state-even though it got a B grade. Thirty-five percent of the district’s students…
Gallery Night on Friday, Jan. 27
The first Gallery Night of 2012 kicks off Friday, January 27th from 5pm to midnight in the heart of beautiful Historic Downtown Pensacola. Immensely popular amongst locals and tourists alike, the Downtown…
Video: Gingrich says Establishment “right to be worried”
Fresh from his South Carolina primary victory, Republican presidential hopeful Gingrich says “Establishment” should fear his nomination. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Undeterred by the Gingrich’s victory, the Pensacola News Journal endorsed Mitt Romney….
Florida and Pensacola Unemployment rates continue to drop
Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in December 2011 was 9.9 percent, the lowest since April 2009 when the rate was 9.7 percent. This represented 913,000 jobless out of a labor force of…
Nick star films video in Pensacola
LaTangela Newsom, best known for her role on Nickelodeon’s hit show “Taina†where she co-costarred as “Maritzaâ€â€¦the arch nemesis to the title character, has filmed her latest music video in Pensacola. See…
Health challenges in wake of BP oil disaster
Video on the health challenges faced by Gulf Coast residents in the wake of the BP Oil Disaster:
Odds on Gingrich winning
Following Newt Gingrich’s win in South Carolina, Europe’s largest betting company Paddy Power is today sweating over its decision on Friday to pay out early on Mitt Romney winning the Republican nomination….
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The IN, like all of Pensacola, lost a dear friend Friday.
Luncheon with Lawmakers, or Tallahassee Wish List
Earlier this month, state legislators from northwest Florida visited Pensacola for a bite to eat and a sit-down with the local business community. The 2012 Legislative Luncheon—sponsored by area chambers of commerce—was…
Arrest Log Jan. 20
The following suspects were charged with felonies in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Edward Allen, 36, 100 block of East Hatton Street, resisting…
Legendary singer Etta James has died
Etta James, whose hits such as “At Last” and “Something’s Got a Hold on Me” top the charts, died from complications with leukemia. She was 73.
Obama: “Let’s Stay Together”
Obama sang the Al Green classic during a fundraiser at the Apollo Theater in New York City, with Green himself in the audience.
New Book on Trader Jon
My friend James Dickerson has written a new book, “Trader Jon’s: Cradle of U.S. Naval Aviation.†It’s a history of one the most famous bars in American history—and a tribute to all…
16 Policies to Rebuild Middle Class
Center for American Progress released of list of 16 policy ideas to help rebuild the middle class that should also become part of the national debate: 1. Get young people into jobs…
Buzz: Aronberg to run for Palm Beach State Attny
Former Democratic FL State Senator Dave Aronberg will announce his candidacy tomorrow to succeed outgoing Palm Beach County State Attorney Michael McAuliffe. McAuliffe announced yesterday that he would not seek re-election. Aronberg…
Restoring Reefs in the Bayou
Oyster reefs enjoy a multi-tasked existence. Not only do they provide habitat for future oyster populations, the reefs also facilitate a cleaner aquatic environment. Once the reef is inhabited, the oysters will…
Arrest Log Jan. 18
The following suspects were charged with felonies Tuesday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Christopher John Babcock, 27, 700 block of North Pace Boulevard, violation…
Boos for Bondi
I’m writing weekly for the website Florida Voices. My columns are published every Wednesday. My latest on Pam Bondi and BP – http://www.floridavoices.com/columns/rick-outzen/bondi-sides-bp-against-gulf-coast-businesses-citizens
Global Academy isn’t global
The new shining star of the Escambia County Public School District is the Global Learning Academy….the old one was Warrington Middle and we know how well that has turned out. Last night…