Report by IN reporter Sean Boone The incident last Saturday morning that led to the death of 17-year-old Victor Steen has undoubtedly been the talk of Pensacola–and with good reason. The manner…
Buzz: City retirees form PAC against Charter
We are hearing that John Fleming -former City Attorney, Robert Payne-former asst. City Manager, and Don Caton-another former City Attorney- are forming a political action committee to fight the proposed city charter….
Taser victim had myspace accounts
Victor Steen, who killed last Saturday after he was allegedly tasered by Pensacola Officer Jerrald Ard and then run over by Ard’s patrol car, had two Myspace accounts: F.M.P 4 me and…
Buzz: PNJ building sold
We’ve heard the Pensacola News Journal’s office building on Romana has sold to a local doctor. The tenant will be University of Phoenix – which is similar to Virginia College.
Rebuttal to Maygarden viewpoint
In today’s daily paper, former Pensacola Mayor Jerry Maygarden makes that point that economic development is not the city government’s job. While I agree with Maygarden that the primary role of municipal…
State Attorney issues more hand slaps
State Attorney Bill Eddins doesn’t want to prosecute any elected officials for Sunshine Law violations. Instead, he let Santa Rosa County officials off with a warning, accepted their defense that they didn’t…
Valentino will run for re-election
Yesterday, Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino filed to run again for his District 2 seat. The incumbent already has two opponents, Robert Kelley and Andy Kowalski, in the 2010 Republican primary. Former…
Buzz: Unrest over Steen death
The Pensacola Police Department is hitting the internet to find witnesses to the death of 17-year-old Victor Damarius Steen. The teen was shot with a Taser by Officer Jerald Ard in the…
Murder pursued near UWF
An alert has been issued on the UWF campus: “Police are pursing a murder suspect in woods near campus: W/M 42yro DK GRN shirt jeans 5-8 160. If seen call 9-1-1.”
P.J. O’ROURKE TO SPEAK AT UWF
Press Release: The University of West Florida Jerry Maygarden Lecture Series will feature P.J. O’Rourke Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre, Building 82….
DeMaria wins
Press Release: Dr. Michael Brant DeMaria is the winner of a Native American Music Award (NAMMY). He won in the Native Heart category for his soundtrack “Siyotanka: The Legend of the Flute. 
Marty Donovan knew bond issue was more than $40M
We found the minutes from a March 27, 2006 special meeting of the Pensacola City Council. During the discussion of the bond issue, Councilman Marty Donovan, who opposed the Community Maritime Park,…
Oops, PNJ mistakes net for gross
In Oct. 15, 2005 presentation to the Pensacola City Council, the City staff made it clear that the net funding to the Community Maritime Park would be $40 million—and that is the…
Mobile wants Southwest Airlines
Mobile Press Register reports: Mobile Regional Airport and business leaders are launching a new push for Southwest Airlines, which could include efforts to give public money and free hotel rooms as enticements….
Judge “guts” Sansom, Richburg cases
Daily News reports that Circuit Court Judge Terry Lewis issued a blanket order Monday addressing motions to dismiss criminal charges filed in April and May against former Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom,…
Conservative blogging trends
By NetRightNation.com One of the big issues last week and over the weekend was the IOC’s choice to not hold the Olympics in Chicago in 2016. Top Issues 1. Health Care 2….
Keel-laying ceremony today
Today at 11 a.m. the National Museum of Naval Aviation is holding a National Flight Academy Keel-Laying ceremony that links back to the Navy’s proud traditions. Since the interior construction of the…
“God is the ultimate trump card”
LIBERAL TRADING CARDS Press Release: Liberty Counsel has launched a new program called Adopt a Liberalâ„¢. The program encourages people to pray for those in leadership to restore poor leaders to right…
Save RadioLive
Budget cuts may force WUWF to drop its very popular RadioLive. Press Release: Grassroots Effort Successfully Keeps Radio Alive Executive Director and RadioLive host, Pat Crawford explained, “The impact of the economic…
Pennies for Pets
Press release: Ensley Elementary School is hosting a “Pennies for Pets†donation drive during the month of October, which is “Adopt a Dog†month. All the pennies collected during the month will…
