Wahoo fireworks tonight
On Saturday, July 30, 2011 the Blue Wahoos will have a fireworks show from Spooner Field at the University of West Florida at 8 p.m….
Pinellas County gets serious about gun violence
St. Pete Times reports local leaders in Pinellas County have announced a new partnership of the SPPD, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and State Attorney’s Office…
Charter Schools don’t always work
Orlando Sentinel reports that charter schools, which account for only a fraction of the state’s public schools, received half of all the F’s when the…
Who is Adam Hasner?
Adam Hasner (age 41) is a candidate for the GOP nomination to run against incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson for the U.S. Senate. He served until…
Nodine update
WEAR TV 3 reported yesterday that the Baldwin County District Attorney’s office will perform more tests on the clothing Steve Nodine wore the night his…
Tacos: new brain food
We need to find the public school students more tacos before their FCAT exams. Cumin and cilantro, two common ingredients in Mexican food, can boost…
Join Stephen Colbert’s Colbert Super PAC
The website is paid for by Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow —-www.colbertsuperpac.com It’s so simple to join. Click here.
Lunch plans? Try King’s BBQ
My favorite BBQ place is King’s Bar-B-Q on North Palafox St. on the corner of Maxwell & Palafox. King Rivers and his wife have struggled…
Montclair Elementary honored
The Florida Department of Education recognized Montclair Elementary as one of its high performing schools. It improved from a F to an A. Here is…
Murdoch editor tricked murder victim’s mother
The Guardian reports that former News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks gave victim’s mother a cell phone that News of the World eavesdropped on….
Caylee Tribute song goes viral (video)
The St. Pete time reports on the controversy in the Tampa area of the Caylee Anthony tribute song that has gotten tremendous attention on YouTube….
Veterans Hall of Fame controversy
The Herald Tribune reports that the state has abandoned its original list of 22 prospective inductees for the new Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame after…
State drug law unconstitutional
A federal judge has declared Florida’s drug statute unconstitutional as it lacks the element of intent. If upheld on appeal, the decision could spring hundreds,…
Mobile paper supports offshore drilling
The editorial board at the Mobile Press Register makes a plea for the federal government to speed up the permitting process for those companies that…
Inside Jay Medical Clinic Raid
No one covers north Escambia and Santa Rosa counties better than William Reynolds (not the new City CAO) on his NorthEscambia.com website. Reynolds reports on…
Jeff Miller for U.S. Senate
Senate President Mike Haridopolos suggested to the Orlando Sentinel that Congressman Jeff Miller would be a good candidate to challenge Democrat Bill Nelson in 2012…
More on new CAO
Background Information on William H. Reynolds Bill Reynolds, age 45, is a native of Illinois and has worked extensively in the public sector, including managing…
Buzz: Mayor to announce CAO today (update)- William Reynolds
Mayor Ashton Hayward will be announcing his Chief Administrative Officer either late this afternoon or early tomorrow morning. ——- Press Release: Hayward to Hire New…
Sinkhole insurance rates go up
The daily newspaper reports that Pensacola residents are upset about sinkholes. The problem is surfacing just as the board that oversees Citizens Property Insurance unanimously…
US infrastructure decaying
According to report issued yesterday by the American Society of Civil Engineers, if the nation doesn’t adequately fund maintenance and expansion of its deteriorating surface…
