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,…
Gaetz family knows best
Okaloosa County officials are upset with both Sen. Don Gaetz and his son, Rep. Matt Gaetz, according to the Daily News. As reporter Tom McLaughlin…
The time is now for Pensacola
In February 2003, City staff presented to the Pensacola City Council a reported titled “Profile of Pensacola: Demographic, Housing and Economic Characteristics.†The City Council…
All charges against Spencer Bibbs teacher dismissed
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that his office will dismiss all charges against Kenneth Campbell, a music teacher at Spencer Bibbs Elementary School, for…
Peace Corps volunteers talk about rape
Earlier this week I wrote about Lara Logan, the reporter who was sexually assaulted by a crowd while covering the uprising in Cairo. Now Peace…
Deluna Fest: Why Manchester Orchestra?
Manchester Orchestra latest album, “Simple Math,” is getting rave reviews. On the album, the group performs “Pensacola.” —-“Alcohol, dirty malls, Pensacola, Florida bars” Here are…
Bayou Bash: Get Out The Trash!
Press release: Members of The Bream Fishermen Association, Clean and Green, Emerald Coastkeeper, Escambia County Solid Waste, Pensacola NAS at Corry Field and Society of…
Buzz: Psst, oil is still on the beach
Email from a reader: “at the beach 2day by firehouse, frikin oil everywhere, but its all gone,no oil. BULL!”
Power List: Who is getting nominations?
The overnight emails have been tallied. We want more nominations. Here the 15 most popular names – not in a particular order: Marilyn Hess Mike…
Democrats go after Big Oil
U.S. Senate Democrats are going after the oil companies, which enjoy huge profits. The senators want to cut off taxpayer subsidies to the oil industry….
