A self-proclaimed vampire woman has been arrested after allegedly attacking an elderly man outside of a Hooters restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida. Josephine Rebecca Smith, 22, of Pensacola met Milton Ellis, 69,…
Perdido Key Chamber issues letter supporting Hizer on TDC issue
The Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce has weighed in on the TDC issue, The board unanimously supports Pensacola Chamber CEO Jim Hizer. It believes changes are needed to the TDC distribution process…
Where I was – NYT Interactive 9/11 map
“Where I Was: An Interactive Map of 9/11 Memory” is an interactive feature published by NYTimes.com. You can drag a pin to a global world map where you have been Sep 9,…
Dick Cavett on Mel Brooks
The NY Times has a column by Dick Cavett on Mel Brooks, one of the funniest people ever. As teen, I could wait to watch him on “The Johnny Carson Show” or…
Scott creates jobs, not for minorities in his administration
Gov. Rick Scott picked an African-American, Jennifer Carroll, as his Lt. Governor, but the Saint Pete Times reports he has hired fewer minorities than his GOP predecessor, Charlie Crist. Among the top…
Century has high hopes for Project Tread
NorthEscambia.com has an exclusive on the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s Project Tread: “Century Mayor Freddie McCall said the Town of Century, the Century Chamber of Commerce and the Pensacola Chamber…
Buzz:World of Beer coming to downtown Pensacola
There has been a constant buzz about the bar “World of Beer” coming to Pensacola. I had heard that they were looking at possible space at the Maritime Park, but the rumor…
Visual icons on 9/11
Steven Heller, the co-chair of the MFA Design program at the School of Visual Arts, wrote article for The Atlantic on the many visuals that surfaced in the wake of 9/11. The…
Buzz: Hixer may have known about TDC meetings
I’ve been contacted by more than one Chamber insider who have described a February management team meeting at the Pensacola Chamber where Ed Schroeder instructed to provide research and assistance to the…
King’s BBQ has fantastic week
Thank you for buying one of your lunches this week at King’s BBQ. King Rivers called me today and said that he’s had one of his best weeks in a long time….
Chamber emails on TDC discussions
Through a public record request, the Independent News acquired the Chamber’s emails regarding the Escambia Tourism Development Commission. As I wrote earlier, Ed Schroeder was doing the research on moving the TDC…
More on teen shooting
Press Release: Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an early morning shooting that occurred at Royal Crest Apartments located at 190 Old Corry Field Rd. Initial reports stated that a vehicle was parked in…
Council picks its executive
The Pensacola City Council ended its nearly year long search of its council administrative assistant executive. Last night, the council selected Scotty Davis, community services director for the City of Florence, South…
Schroeder on administrative leave
I received this announcement from Jim Hizer, President/CEO of Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce: Ed Schroeder, VP of Tourism, is on administrative leave. In the interim, I will supervise the Visit…
Breaking News: Three student shot last night, one dead
Three Escambia County students were shot in Warrington last night. One was killed. Violence among teens is escalating. More and more have guns. The more I hear about the shooting last Friday…
Scott: Show me the jobs, Mr. President
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has officially responded to President Barack Obama’s “Jobs” speech. “Speeches without specifics won’t fix our economy,” said Scott in a press release. This is from the man who…
Florida Next Foundation
Former Florida CFO Alex Sink has established a new organization focused on the future of Florida. Here is the email I received from her: Friends, I am excited today to tell you…
Obama ‘Jobs’ Speech (Transcript)
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, and fellow Americans: Tonight we meet at an urgent time for our country. We continue to face an economic crisis that has left millions…
Crime stats show improvement
The first six months of 2011 show an improvement in crime stats over the same period last year, according to a report from Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Murders, Forcible Sex Offenses, Robberies…
Buzz: TDC back story
Pensacola Councilman Larry Johnson wants a special meeting called of the Escambia County Tourism Development Commission (TDC) to discuss the private meetings the TDC chair Denis McKinnon, Ed Schroeder, Chamber VP for…
