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 deals worth $3.2 billion. The Post found…
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 of Harry Potter, check out The Daily…
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 the Fricker Community Center. The Mayor and…
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 RFP, the third floor of City Hall…
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 strong run for the Republican nomination. The…
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,†that she realized after the 2008 election…
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 on “Good Morning America” that voters are…
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 massive cuts that are going on in…
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 retake the test. The percentage passing reading…
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 it out to determine who really has…
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 or ACT tests and performed public service,…
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 Mayor Ashton Hayward today made over $800,000…
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 release the computer code on the machine,…
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 has been. With your help and support,…
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 S. Kaiser, president and chief executive officer…
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 false police report. The girl was arrested…
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 the BP oil spill. “The understanding was…
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, Ala. Why? A valve on a residual…
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 wrote, “This year the county’s state lawmakers…
