Florida House is voting today on what seems to be an annual event—-yet again reworking Florida’s public education system. Here is the information Rep. Dave Murzin sent out on the bill: Press…
Seattle blogger on Naval Aviation Museum
Ramblin’ Man: Full-time RV Life: “It was time to visit the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida. Since the Blue Angels were practicing at 8:30 AM, I thought I go and…
Quotes of the day from the PNJ
“On a personal note, I can see why good people don’t run for office.” –Commissioner Gene Valentino, who is facing a grand jury over alleged improper solicitation of contributions for his re-election…
Studers form Community Development Group
Press Release: Quint and Rishy Studer today announced the creation of a new organization named Studer Community Development Group, LLC. This organization is designed to bring investment capital to local real estate…
Mayor Wiggins wants plan for CMP to be public works project
Just got off the phone with Pensacola Mayor Mike Wiggins. He has sent a letter to City Manager Al Coby requesting that the city manager put together a plan for the City…
Valentino case sent to Grand Jury
The State Attorney’s Office announced today that its review of the allegations involving Commissioner Gene Valentino and possible improper solicitation of campaign funds did the find the allegations sufficient to warrant further…
Ibuprofen suspension rescinded
Last month we reported on Washington High School valedictorian Christa Childers being suspended for five days because Ibuprofen was found in her backpack ( No Tolerance Policy). Childers is ranked at the…
Maritime Park Open House Scheduled Friday
….no, MPDP hasn’t built a house at the park, but if it did, it would be open…or at least have a Facebook page. Press Release PENSACOLA, Fla., April 7, 2010 – Maritime…
Jobs are the issue for the first strong mayor
Better Pensacola Forum Press Release Poll Indicates Jobs and Public Safety Top Voters Concerns Pensacola, FL-Pensacola’s citizens believe their next mayor should have job creation and economic growth very high on his…
Questions over MPDP financials
The daily is reporting on the war of words over releasing the financial data of Rick Rodriguez, the primary money backer of Maritime Park Development Partners. Two questions are going unasked: 1)…
Closed school becomes library, county building
Not in Pensacola, not in Brownsville. The Molino School closed in 2003. Its campus includes 9.66 acres and four buildings. Superintendent Thomas didn’t offer a lease agreement like the one given in…
Closed school becomes community center
Not in Pensacola or Escambia County. Mobile Press Register reports that for $10 a year in rent, the city of Mobile will have a new Midtown community center. The City Council voted…
MPDP responds…somewhat
Maritime Park Development Partners has given the CMPA a new schedule: Construction Contract Approval by CMPA–April 23, 2010 Construction Contract Approval by City Council– May 6, 2010 Earthwork Begins –May 14, 2010…
Steen press conference
By IN reporter Sean Boone Steen Press Conference Aaron Watson, the attorney for the family of Victor Steen, held a press conference today outside the Federal Courthouse to speak about yesterday’s coroner’s…
State Attorney agrees with Judge Simon
Press Release: Office of the State Attorney announced today that they have reviewed the ruling of Judge John Simon concerning death of Victor Steen. The State is in agreement with Judge Simon’s…
Pensacola wife seeks advice
From the Washington Post: Pensacola, Fla.: I know this sounds stupid and petty. I have a great husband and love him more than anything – but he does something that ends up…
MPDP responds
Maritime Park Development Partners, Inc. states in a letter to Ed Spears, executive director for Community Maritime Park, that the financial statements of MPDP, Rick Rodriguez, MAGI Realty Inc. and Brass Real…
Buzz: Early polls on county commission races
Over the weekend, I heard about two polls that have been conducted on the Escambia County Commission races. The rumor is former county administrator George Touart is ahead of incumbent Gene Valentino…
Pensacola Promise
The special committee working on Pensacola Promise begins its deliberations this week on how the scholarship plan will work. Next meeting is Wednesday, April 7 at 4 p.m. in City Hall. Pensacola’s…
PJC covers space launch
Franklin Hayes and the crew from Corsair are covering the space launch today: Double delight greets viewers of Discovery launch
