The Sun Herald in Biloxi is reporting that the FBI says that the Mexican Mafia is in South Mississippi. “What used to be all money is now all guns,†said Troy Peterson,…
Donors are not upset about moving maritime museum
I’ve talked to several people who attend the meeting that the University of West Florida held for the donors to the Maritime Museum. I think UWF officials thought that there would be…
Buzz: Ashley M. to appear on Oprah
We have heard that Ashley Markham, daughter of the late Bud & Melanie Billings, will appear on Oprah next Thursday, Sept. 24.
IN Coverage of Hurricane Ivan
Here are some of articles from five years ago on Hurricane Ivan and our community’s recovery: Ivan and Bush Hit Home Staring Ivan in the Eye Images of Ivan Behind the Scenes…
Okaloosa County rollsback tax rate
The Northwest Florida Daily News reports that Okaloosa County commissioners have reduced their property tax rate to make it the second-lowest millage rate in Florida – 3.28. The Escambia County millage rate…
Jeff Miller and two buddies back Lay
Pace principal Frank Lay received a letter from Congressman Jeff Miller and two other members of the Congressional Prayer Caucus, J. Randy Forbes and Mike McIntyer. According to the letter, the CPC…
McCollum Announces New Policy On Public Records
Press Release: Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced a new policy championing open government and transparency. As of today, the Attorney General’s Office will treat Blackberry PIN messages and Blackberry text messages…
Shelby responds to Airbus critics
September 10, 2009 Ambassador Ron Kirk U.S. Trade Representative Office of the United States Trade Representative 600 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20208 Dear Ambassador Kirk, I am writing to follow-up on…
Cohen’s CRA reimbursement memo
You asked for: City Council Memo re CRA Reimbursement
Judge Collier responds to Cohen’s request
Judge Collier responds to Cohen’s request Posted on September 14, 2009 MEMORANDUM To: Community Maritime Park Associates Board of Trustees From: Lacey A. Collier, Chairman, Community Maritime Park Association Board of Trustees…
Pensacola Shakespeare Theatre formed
The Board of Directors for The Pensacola Shakespeare Theatre has been formed, and will be led by Michael Jasek, Assistant Dean of Students at UWF. Kevin Kern, asst. professor of Theatre at…
Renovated downtown library, instead of new
The daily newspaper reports that there will be no new downtown Pensacola library built if the Pensacola City Council approves the advisory board’s recommendation to renovate instead. The renovated library will have…
Mobile air tanker bid has another issue
The World Trade Organization has issued a preliminary report that indicates Airbus, part of a team led by Northrop Grumman Corp. that is battling Boeing Co. for the tanker work, accepted illegal…
Charter will go to referendum
Two months after it was presented to the Pensacola City Council, the council voted unanimously to allow a referendum on the proposed new city charter. Two months…which is about as fast as…
Aronberg: Elect someone who wants to be AG
State Sen. Dave Aronberg (D) was in town yesterday to meet and greet locals as he campaigns for Florida Attorney General. Dee Dee Ritchie, Corbet Davis, Ray & Valerie Russenberger and Brian…
Listen to Pelicans, eat BBQ
Press Release The Pensacola Pelicans will take on the Lincoln Saltdogs in a best of five series to determine the American Association Champion. The Pelicans are hosting a listening party for game…
PNJ needs help
PNJ reporter Sean Dugas needs help. He is looking for people who have purchased The Beatles: Rock Band today.Email him at sdugas@pnj.com. Tell him that Rick Outzen sent you.
Century public record problem
It’s now officially an epidemic. The Florida Sunshine Law problems have spread even to Century. NorthEscambia.com reports that Councilman Henry Hawkins requested town records related to the now defunct Helicopter Technology and…
You make your own future
Here is the speech that some parents were so frightened that their children might hear: Obama Speech
Buzz: Benson will run for AG
Get your checkbooks out. Holly Benson is set to run for the Florida Attorney General post or,at least, that was the buzz over the Labor Day Weekend. The former state representative and…
