Static top kill has risks
The drilling insider forum The Oil Drum describes the static top kill process and the risks involved. The two risks involved are: 1) It may…
Rewrite of disaster begins, don’t believe it
The Daily Telegraph is now questioning whether Deepwater Horizon qualifies as an environmental disaster. According to Alex Spillius, the oil has evaporated, only three dolphins…
Brown Investigation Moved To PC
The investigation into the alledged theft of campaign signs involving State House Dist. 1 candidates Greg Brown Jr. and Doug Broxson has been moved to…
BP Promises $100 Million More
Press Release: BP today announced that it will establish a $100 million charitable fund to support unemployed rig workers experiencing economic hardship as a result…
How FL DEP spent $40M
The state of Florida has received $50 million from BP, $40 million of which was given to the Department of Environmental Protection. The IN has…
Overholtz argues to get BP cases tried here
For Immediate Release Pensacola, Florida Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz, based in Pensacola, Florida will argue before Judicial Panel in Boise, Idaho that all BP…
Mobile Press Register tells BP to shove it
This is Friday’s editorial: “TAKE YOUR promises and shove ’em, BP. From what we’ve seen, they’re not worth much anyway. You promised you would set…
BP To Kill Well This Week
The Bloomberg News is reporting that BP may be able to kill the leaking well by Aug. 1 Article
DNC Pumping More Funds To Sink
The Democratic National Committee reports today that it has” transferred $400,000 to the Florida Democratic Party to help elect Alex Sink and Democratic candidates up…
DEP Update On Spill
Current Situation The State Emergency Operations Center is activated at Level 1 or full activation. The State continues to focus on mitigating impacts to Florida’s…
Biking Mike visits IN
Michael E. Arth, NPA candidate for Florida governor, stopped by the offices of the Independent News after biking the state from Key West to Pensacola….
Hayward’s 20
Pensacola Mayoral Candidate Ashton Hayward released a “20 Actions For 2011†list this week. The list is broken into four categories: Creating jobs, restoring trust,…
Little girl screaming about tar balls
Child is screaming for mom to get the oil off her. Thousands of very fresh tar balls rolling in on Destin Beach. Kid with oil…
BP squad ramps up criminal investigation
From the Daily Beast: Perhaps they’re hoping to sell film rights once the investigation is complete? A team of federal investigators known as the “BP…
WikiLeaks takes aim at BP
The website that created a stir on Monday when it published thousands of secret documents on the Afghan War is now about to go after…
Greg Brown responds to sign controversy
From Greg Brown campaign: Milton—A video being distributed of Republican Greg Brown allegedly stealing opponent’s campaign signs has been proven false. “Greg Brown called me…
Crew member describes BP work
I found an article about BP and Pensacola on the The Triton website, which is devoted to nautical crews. Karen Anderson is working for Ft….
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Gatlin Set To Race
Former Woodham High School track standout and Olympic Gold medalist Justin Gatlin is expected to make a comeback to track and field racing next month…
Bridges To Circles Update
Haley Richards, the community organizer for The Bridges To Circles with the Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, gives IN an update on the program. “We…
