Nodine Trial: Friend says Downs warned Nodine might kill her
The second week of the murder trial of former county commissioner Stephen Nodine had testimony from more technical experts, friends of both Nodine and the…
Off with their heads, expert predicts unrest will continue
Gerald Celente is an internationally known trends expert. He calls himself a political atheist, meaning he doesn’t write to please Republicans, Democrats, Liberals or Conservatives….
Buzz: Habitat may buy Brownsville Middle School
Superintendent Malcolm Thomas is scurrying around trying to salvage a sale of the closed Brownsville Middle School after his Krispy Kreme power-play fell through. The…
Court upholds $28M Pensacola award to smoker’s family
The 1st District Court of Appeal has upheld a $28.3 million verdict against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in a lawsuit filed by the family of…
Drug kingpin sentenced in Pensacola
As much as some people scoff at the thought of a Mexican mafia in the Pensacola area, Alejandrino Popoca, 33, of Foley, Ala.was sentenced last…
Building named for Judge Arnow
On Tuesday, December 14, 2010, the President signed into law: H.R. 4387, which designates the Federal building in Pensacola, Florida, as the Winston E. Arnow…
Pimp Business Plan
In 2007, the IN broke the story on human trafficking in Northwest Florida (“Shauna’s Story of Slavery“). Our area sits on Interstate 10 which is…
Which is your favorite IN cover story for 2010?
In the sidebar, we have a poll that we are running through midnight Thursday, Dec. 16. We asking readers to pick their favorite cover story…
Mugshots – Dec. 12 Escambia Co. Jail
Here are the mugshots of those booked on Sunday, Dec 12: ——————– Disclaimer: The arrest information and photographs presented here as a public service are…
State budget gap grows, up to $2.5B
Gov.-elect Rick Scott will meet with state economists today. The latest estimates have the budget shortfall increasing to $2.5 billion, up from $1.5 billion a…
Nodine trial: Jurors hear 911 tape
. The jurors in the Stephen Nodine murder trial heard several witnesses that contradict the former Mobile County Commissioner’s statements about what happened the day…
Buzz: Who chairs first council meeting?
The Pensacola City Council needs to decide who will chair the first meeting of the Pensacola City Council when it decides who will be the…
Steele to fight for RNC job
Talking Points Memo: Michael Steele is down but he’s not out. Shortly after informing the 168 voting members of the Republican National Committee that he’ll…
CMPA meeting highlights (video)
Two interesting exchanges from the CMPA board meeting last week. The first is board member Grace McCaffery questioning whether Board member Katie White should abstain…
Pa. museum wants NAS planes
Centre Daily Times reports that the Wings of Freedom Museum in Horsham, Pa. is trying to strike a deal with the Navy to keep about…
A Tale of Two Claims
From an IN Reader: A decade ago, I borrowed money from my family, took a second mortgage on my house, and risked and sacrificed everything…
Sen. Bill Nelson targeted by GOP
Miami Herald reports Republicans view Democrat Bill Nelson as vulnerable in Republican-dominated Florida. He is up for re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2012. Outgoing…
Taj Mahal courthouse opens today
St. Petersburg Times’ Lucy Morgan busted wide open the story on the $50-million courthouse for the First District Court of Appeals. Today it opens and…
Buzz: Rhee on Scott team?
One rumor coming from Tallahassee is that former Washington. D.C., schools chief Michelle Rhee will head education for Gov.-elect Rick Scott. That would shake things…
Unanswered MPDP questions
CMPA attorney Ed Fleming has one month to complete his investigation into the contract performance and contract formation of Maritime Park Development Partners, the developer…
