The St. Pete Times questions the true impact of the 2012 Republican National Convention on Tampa, which the party chairman says will be four times greater than a Super Bowl…maybe for the…
Jay Doctors request leaves
NorthEscambia.com reports that less than two weeks after their private medical practice office was raided by federal authorities, two Jay doctors have requested leaves of absence from the medical staff at Jay…
This Week’s Top MuckReads
Here are this week’s top 10 must-read stories from #MuckReads, ProPublica’s ongoing collection of the best watchdog journalism. Read more.
This Week’s Best Reads
From Germany’s reluctance to lead Europe out of economic crisis to the cultural impact of ‘Friday Night Lights,’ The Daily Beast picks the best journalism from around the web this week. Read…
Buzz: Deluna Fest lands big act
Scott Mitchell called to say that DeLuna Fest has signed its headliner and will be announcing it next week. No amount of beers could pry the name from him. Earlier rumors included…
Iowa GOP debate recap
NBC gives this analysis of the GOP presidential debate at the Iowa State Fair: “t wasn’t a good night for the entire Republican Party, especially since it was such an opportunity for…
Bondi under fire
Miami Herald reports that Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing a management crisis replete with allegations of old-fashioned political interference in cases and a revolving door between lawyers and the companies…
Discovery Saturday: PB2Y Coronado
Press Release: As part of the Centennial of Naval Aviation, the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation will present “Discovery Saturday: PB2Y Coronado†at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 20 at the National Naval…
Florida Chamber honors Rep. Ingram
Press Release: Today Representative Ingram received the Florida Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Advocate Award for his work in the 2011 legislative session in support of legislation designed to reduce burdens on consumers…
City Budget: It’s Jobs
by Jeremy Morrison– Along with every other elected official on Earth, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward has vowed to focus on the economy. To this end, he intends to create an Office of…
Wahoos announce schedule
Press Release: The Pensacola Blue Wahoos today announced the team’s 2012 inaugural season schedule. The Blue Wahoos begin the season on April 5th with a five game homestand against the Montgomery Biscuits…
The Ed Show today
Mike Papantonio and I have been asked to do The Ed Show, the syndicated radio version, today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mike is fresh back from a three-week vacation so…
Council President emails delayed
I was copied on the following email that I received at 7:59 a.m.: From: “Maren Deweese” <MDeweese@ci.pensacola.fl.us> Date: August 11, 2011 7:59:36 AM CDT To: “Ericka Burnett” <EBurnett@ci.pensacola.fl.us> Cc: <rick@inweekly.net> Subject: SPAM-LOW:…
City Budget: Hayward’s Green Goals
by Jeremy Morrison— The Pensacola area has an abundance of natural beauty. White sands, screaming sunsets and the emerald waters’ seductive fade into the deep have defined the city since long before…
County pushes for I-10 exit for Beulah
NorthEscambia.com reports Escambia County is asking the federal government to expedite approval of a new I-10 exit in Beulah. The exit would serve a northern “beltway†connector proposed from North Escambia to…
Council executive back on agenda
The agenda for the Pensacola City Council Committee of the Whole for its August 15 meeting is online. Under “Discussion Items” is the proposed council executive. On August 2, Mayor Ashton Hayward…
Minear New UWF VP
Press Release: University of West Florida (UWF) President Judith A. Bense this week announced the appointment of Dorothy ‘Dottie†J. Minear, Ph.D. to senior associate vice president overseeing UWF’s reaccreditation and university…
Pensacola to Host Florida Conference on Neighborhoods
Press Release: Mayor Ashton Hayward today announced that Pensacola will be the site for the 2012 Florida Neighborhoods Conference. This event, held next summer, marks the first time the statewide conference of…
Council members comment on budget message
We had reporter Jeremy Morrison track down the few council members who missed the State of the City address. He posted this story this morning: Missing Man Formation by Jeremy Morrison Several…
Florida Dems question integrity of state investigators
Press Release: State Representative Darren Soto (D-Orlando) and House Democratic Leader Ron Saunders (D-Key West) announced today their intent to file a bill to preserve the integrity of Florida’s investigatory state agencies….
