Everybody had known about it all week, but that didn’t seem to damped the excitement surrounding the official announcement of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos’ manager. “Alright, ready, time to play ball, let’s…
Second Seinfeld performance added
Due to record sales this morning, a second performance has been added to Seinfeld’s stop in Pensacola. Tickets are now available for the 9:30 p.m. performance on Friday, February 24. Tickets for…
FCAT: “They are defending a test that has no accountabilityâ€
Marion Brady on the Washington Post blog relayed an email from a friend : A School Board member from one of the largest school systems in the country (Orange County), a guy…
More on Pensacola Village shootings
An investigation continues into a double shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in Pensacola, and four people initially questioned as potential suspects have been released. Meanwhile, the two victims – Roosevelt Bogan, 28,…
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 whole Santa-scam out of the water. Commissioners…
Group Urges Truth in Labels
News flash -Â Tropicana Cherry Twister is not made with real cherries, Betty Crocker Carrot Cake is not made with real carrots and Baby Fresh Baby food is not made with real…
Bondi complies with drug test…for Daily Show
Attorney General Pam Bondi was ready when Comedy Central reporter Aasif Mandvi approached her after her press conference yesterday. “You supported the TANF drug test bill and I am just wondering if…
Raw Video: Officers Respond to Va Tech Shooting
Virginia Tech officials said a police officer and another person were shot and killed on the school’s campus Thursday and the university locked down the campus. (Dec. 8) Source: Associated Press
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 the need to respond to global warming–…
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, we’re all torn,†replied Commissioner Wilson Robertson…
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 with the Pensacola Yacht Club beginning in…
Time’s Archive of the Well Said
No Protest sign embodied the momentum of the Arab Spring like “Walk like an Egyptian” (used during an August protest against the cost of living) : Read…
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 bidder. Only two other firms bid–Beggs &…
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 his “Investigative reporting costs money” column. The…
Gov. Scott’s Budget Message
Press Release: After months of traveling the state and listening to teachers, parents, students, small businesses owners and families, Governor Scott today unveiled a budget that reflects the issues and solutions most…
Miller: Pearls of the Pacific
From Congressman Jeff Miller: Today and tomorrow mark the 70th anniversaries of the Empire of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and the start of the Battle of Wake Island, respectively. The circumstances…
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 / 10c Indecision 2012 – Oh, the Hermanity!…
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 latest of the Republican presidential field. Source:…
Remember Pearl Harbor
Good article from the Houston Chronicle. Houston writer and school volunteer Tom Potts reflects on the impact the bombing at Pearl Harbor made on his life as a student, and on his…
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 call a clean up thing,†said Escambia…