John Sharp reports in his column, Sharp Eye, that Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson was very impressed when he heard Magic Johnson speak in Pensacola on Monday. He wants Johnson to speak in…
INYR: 4-H update, Obamacare and new Leadership Pensacola project
At 11:05 am, Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry will update us on the latest developments with 4-H. Then 12:05 pm. liberal political pundit and author Cliff Schecter will on to talk about…
What is on tap in Tallahassee
GUN BILL TAKES AIM AT INSURERS: The House Civil Justice Subcommittee will consider a bill (HB 255), sponsored by Chairman Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, that could lead to tougher penalties if…
As reported on INYR, compromise in nursing home bill has been worked out
As Ryan Wiggins reported on IN Your Head Radio, a compromise in nursing home bill has been worked out. The News Service of Florida reports that, hoping to avoid a politically volatile…
UWF launches first Argo Pantry food drive
The University of West Florida, in partnership with Manna Food Bank of Pensacola, is launching its first Argo Pantry food drive today, Feb. 19 with an open house from 11 a.m. –…
Viewpoint: More than a blanket needed
Shannon Nickinson, editor for Progress & Promise, wrote this column for Context Florida. This is a problem that needs more than a blanket. Social media exploded with the word that Pensacola was…
Roy Jones, Jr. wants to be mayor of Pensacola
Pensacola’s favorite son and boxing legend, Roy Jones, Jr., plans to run for mayor of Pensacola, according to BoxingScene.com. Jones, age 45, is the first former middleweight champion to win a heavyweight…
Pensacola Opera hosts a Cinderella Tea Party
On Sunday, March 23 at noon, prior to the matinee performance of Cinderella at the Saenger Theatre, Pensacola Opera will host a Cinderella Tea Party for princesses and princes ages 12 and…
Commissioner Valentino joins Superintendent Malcolm Thomas for meeting on WMS
Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino and Superintendent Malcolm Thomas, Escambia County School District, will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Warrington Middle School, 450 South Old Corry Field…
INYR: Navarre Pass, Crist for FSU president, Escambia County Outlook
We’ve got Steve Glover on at 11:05 talking about opening of a pass at Navarre Beach. Then at 12:35 pm, Ryan Wiggins of Full Contact Strategies on Tallahassee news and Shannon Nickinson…
Florida lawmakers look at Facebook privacy and job applications
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Big business brother is balking at a proposal that would ban employers from peeking into workers’ private social-media accounts. The Senate Commerce and Tourism…
ST Aerospace Powerpoint
County staff prepared a Powerpoint presentation on Project Stallion, the code name for ST Aerospace. Reviewing it I can better understand the concerns of the some of the county commissioners. Escambia County…