Observations from Gonzalez trial
It was a masterful stroke for the prosecution team of John Molchan and Bill Eddins to have the Billings’ daughter, Ashley Markham, testify first. They…
Opening arguments in Gonzalez trial
State Attorney Bill Eddins gave the opening statement today for the prosecution in the trial of Leonard Patrick Gonzalez, Jr. who is on trial for…
Blog week will be busy
I will be in and out of the office today covering the Patrick Gonzalez trial. TruTV’s In Session has asked that I provide commentary on…
Is Bare helping or hurting Wiggins
Mike Wiggins has the vocal support of Charles Bare and Diane Mack. The two were very different candidates for mayor before the August primary; they…
Maddox visits Pensacola
Democratic candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture Scott Maddox stopped by the IN offices Tuesday afternoon. Maddox said that even though his opponent, Adam Putnam, has…
Mack believes Hall, DeWeese may try to raise property taxes
Yesterday, Councilwoman Diane Mack posted on her blog her review of the recent 12-point pledge by Mayor Mike Wiggins, who Mack is supporting for re-election….
Buzz: Early voting brisk
In a quick conversation this morning, Escambia County Superintendent of Elections David Stafford said that the first two days of early voting have seen about…
Will Mack continue crusade?
Councilwoman Diane Mack was able to push through the renaming of two blocks of north Alcaniz Street and making them part of Dr. Martin Luther…
Wiggins expands platform with pledge
Mayor Mike Wiggins has released a pledge to the citizens of Pensacola: “I will not raise property taxes.” Is Wiggins talking about the millage rate…
Buzz: Sink coming to Pensacola
I’m hearing that Florida CFO Alex Sink will be in Pensacola later this week. She is the Democratic candidate for governor. I will post more…
Cat Outzen marries Mike Ellis
I’ve been away from the blog the past few days because of my daughter Cat’s wedding. Here is a picture of the new Mr. &…
Souls to the Polls
“Souls to the Polls” early voting event Sunday, Oct. 24 Come be a part of the 2010 “Pastors Pushing People to the Polls—Souls to the…
Bobby Kennedy Jr. endorses Crist
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. flew down to Florida yesterday to endorse Gov. Charlie Crist for the U.S. Senate race. He praised fellow Democrat Kendrick Meek…
Buzz: BP brand to be dropped
As I predicted last summer, BP is talking about rebranding its stations – according to AP. Read more.
School drug searches find little
NorthEscambia.com is reporting that the new drug search program that Superintendent Malcolm Thomas launched this school year has found few drugs. Each day, at least…
Brian Barr appointed to BP Legal Team
Brian Barr has been appointed by Federal Judge Carl Barbier to the Steering Committee that will oversee the hundreds of lawsuits filed against BP and…
The Meek-Crist rumors continue
It’s a big game of chicken between Gov. Charlie Crist and Congressman Kendrick Meek over who, if anyone, will drop out of the U.S. Senate…
More to DCA story
The daily newspaper has published the AP story on the audit of the Taj Mahal – the new courthouse for the 1st District Court of…
Now City worried about moonlighting
For over a decade, then assistant City Attorney Rusty Wells worked full-time for the City and part-time for sheriffs Jim Lowman and Ronnie McNesby. His…
Buzz: Nodine may face more charges
Former Mobile County Commissioner Steve Nodine may be indicted this week on more charges in connection to the death of Angel Downs, according to reports…
