Code of Ethics….for Broward
Broward County Commissioners passed a Code of Ethics yesterday. It sets up an inspector general with the power to investigate the public’s allegations of corruption,…
NOAA Opens More Gulf Waters
Command Center Press Release: Today NOAA reopened 5,144 square miles of Gulf waters to commercial and recreational finfish fishing. The reopening was announced after consultation…
Federal BP cases to be heard in New Orleans
Today the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ruled that the oil spill litigation will be consolidated in New Orleans, before the Honorable Judge Carl J….
Wyche legacy hurts
John Wyche has been convicted of racketeering and unlawful financial transactions. Over $750,000 intended to help the poor in Escambia County was diverted to his…
BP critic found dead
….not me or Mike Papantonio Matt Simmons, famous for his controversial criticisms of BP and calls for full disclosure regarding the true nature of the…
Greene still battling Cuba trip backlash
Latest Press Release from Jeff Greene, who running against Kendrick Meek for Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate: JEFF GREENE PROVIDES DOCUMENTS THAT PROVE BOAT STOP…
Humor for 3:35 pm on Monday
Since for the majority of you works means returning to the cubicle farm for another five days of boredom and finding ways to waste time…
Maritime Film tells story of the park
With the help of Barnes West, we produced a film on the Vince Whibbs, Sr. Community Maritime Park—how it started, who worked on it, why…
BP reneges on May claims
Once upon a time, BP told Northwest Florida that they would make it right. Our claims would be paid. In fact, their representatives, including BP…
P.J. O’Rourke, UWF Writer-in-Residence
Press Release: UWF NAMES P.J. O’ROURKE AS THE FIRST WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE; O’ROURKE TO SPEAK AT UWF SEPT. 8 PENSACOLA – The University of West Florida has…
Montclair Elementary needs turnaround
The school that is having trouble with the FCAT is Montclair Elementary. It has gone from “A” school three years ago to a “F”. It…
Wind Warrior
Since the beginning of July, John MacTaggart has been cycling across the country to promote the idea of wind-assisted vehicles. But the bike he’s been…
BP finally puts money into escrow
Press Release (Note that this is nearly two months after they made the commitment): BP announced today that it has established a trust and made…
Behind the PNJ circulation numbers
Last week, the Pensacola News Journal announced it was “listed as the 13th fastest growing US Daily Newspaper in America and the #1 fastest growing…
Wacko Amendment of the Month
Remember getting Christmas gift cards that said you had been entered in the “Cheese of the Month,” “Wine of the Month” or “Fruit of the…
Buzz: VoO told not to report oil?
Over the weekend, I was told by a family member of one of BP’s Vessels of Opportunity program that the boat captain had been told…
Oil hits Mississippi marshes
The Mobile Press Register continues to report on BP oil washing on the shores of Mississippi and Alabama. The latest story by reported Ben Raines…
Warrington Middle improved better than majority of Escambia schools
Maybe I spoke too soon. In looking at all the Escambia County FCAT scores, only nine middle and elementary schools improved their total points…two of…
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Check out who’s moving, opening, adding new product lines or expanding services at your favorite locally-owned businesses The Fish House 600 S. Barracks St., 470-0003,…
