Interesting note about IMF arrest
IMF chief and potential French presidential candidate Dominique Strauss-Kahn was arrested Saturday for allegedly sexually assaulting a maid at the hotel where he was staying….
HUD investigation
The Washington Post analyzed major construction and renovation projects currently funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a total of 5,100 development…
22 Hottest Summer Movies for 2011
From Steven Spielberg’s collaboration with J.J. Abrams on Super 8 to a whole slew of sequels from The Hangover Part II to the final installment…
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Memorial Service
Rhonda Ray of the ECSO produced this wonderful video of the memorial service held for fallen deputies. It opens with Sgt. Ray Quita Robinson.
Mayor holds second town hall meeting
Mayor Ashton Hayward takes city hall to the west side where he is holding his second town-hall meeting with citizens living in the neighborhoods surrounding…
Mayor wants to lease third floor of City Hall
Mayor Hayward has issued the Request for Proposal to lease out the third floor of City Hall –which has long been vacant. According to the…
Scott for President 2012
I know it sounds far-fetched but Adam Smith of the St. Pete Times makes a good argument that Florida Gov. Rick Scott could make a…
Morning Joe is a good guy
Huffington Post reports that Joe Scarborough shared one of his bonuses with his co-host. MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski writes in her new book, “Knowing Your Value, 
Ron Paul in 2012
Rep. Ron Paul, a Texas Republican, says “Time is right” for him to pursue the presidency for a third time. He said in an interview…
Buzz: Okaloosa School layoffs
From Okaloosa County readers: Gee it is certainly funny that there has been no mention in any paper or on the local news about the…
FCAT retake percentages drop
Fewer Escambia County seniors retook the FCAT in 2011 and a smaller percentage passed—meaning they will not graduate this June. Santa Rosa had more seniors…
Pensacola Battle of Beers – 2011
Three bar/restaurants in Pensacola are going to war on June 10-11-12—- Pensacola Battle of the Beers. The bar/restaurants -Mellow Mushroom, Hopjacks and Woodshed–will be battling…
State broke promise to 2011 high school grads
When Class of 2011 entered kindergarten in 1998, their parents were told if their children studied hard, made good grades, did well on the SAT…
Hayward cuts 20 positions, saves $800,000
Press Release: Hayward Makes $800,000 in Budget Cuts, Spares Police and Fire Departments Fulfilling a campaign pledge to cut unnecessary spending at City Hall, Pensacola…
DUI cases could have problems
The Intoxilyzer 8000 breath-test machine, the state’s only approved breathlyzer machine, is under attack by defense lawyers in Southwest Florida who asked the company to…
Farewell message from Farage to RMH supporters
The Ronald McDonald House Continues to Inspire Me Dear Ronald McDonald House Donors, Volunteers, Supporters & Friends, Wow! What an amazing whirlwind the last ten years…
Sponsors sought for ‘Stetsons and Stilettos’ Ball
“Stetsons and Stilettos†–the popular Cattle Barons fundraiser of the American Cancer Society, is Friday, July 20 at New World Landing in downtown Pensacola. Laura…
PPD statement on arrest of 10 year old
Press Release: A 10-year-old girl who claimed last month that a Spencer Bibbs Elementary School music teacher molested her has been charged with filing a…
BP has private meeting with city and county officials
According to Escambia County Attorney Alison Rogers, the meeting was to be private so that BP and officials could confidentially talk about outstanding claims regarding…
Alabama nuclear reactor has problem
CBS NEWS reports: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a rare red finding against the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Browns Ferry nuclear power plant near Athens,…
