I hated to read that George Carlin died. The fact that he was 71 makes me feel even older. Carlin was a landmark comedian. His comedy was a social commentary. He actually…
IN Your Head Radio backtracks
Click to listen to these recent radio interviews: Taxwatch Report Stephen Boykewich – New Orleans Workers’ Center for Racial Justice
IN Your Head Radio 6.20
Today: The Florida TaxWatch Center for Local Government Studies will release the results of their  analysis of Escambia County government, Improving Transparency and Accountability in Escambia County Government, today at a press…
Notes: City Council 6.19.08
June 19 City Council meeting notes: At Thursday night’s City Council meeting, members ultimately voted unanimously to send the controversial tree ordinance back to city staff. Councilman P.C. Wu was the only…
Bailey to head Belmont board
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SELECTED FOR BELMONT ARTS CENTER BOARD David Bailey announced as new president PENSACOLA, Fla. (June 18, 2008) – Officials of the Belmont Arts & Cultural Center have recently announced the…
Roads Inc settles
The Escambia County Commission accepted a settlement agreement with Roads, Inc. over the huge hole in the ground in the Cantonment area. Roads Inc. six months to complete its pond. Earth-moving equipment…
More notes: Charter Review
June 18 Charter Review Commission—Part 2 CRC Chairwoman Crystal Spencer told Mayor John Fogg she is concerned that when she and consultant William Haraway go before the city council on July 1,…
IN Your Head Radio 6.19
Today on IN Your Head Radio I will be talking  with Larry B. Johnson  of Coastkeeper, Inc about the improvements to the Pensacola‘s tree ordinance and I will be taking your rants at…
Tax Watch report tomorrow
Florida TaxWatch to Releases Analysis, Recommendations on Improving Escambia County Government PENSACOLA – The Florida TaxWatch Center for Local Government Studies will release the results of its analysis of Escambia County government,…
Notes: Charter review 6.19.08
June 18 Charter Review Commission meeting notes: Mayor John Fogg told the Charter Review Commission Monday night that he announced when he did that he’s not seeking re-election so he could speak…
Reasons GAO upheld Boeing protests
Here are the reasons why the Government Accountability Office upheld the Boeing protest of the Air Force Tanker contract for Northrop-Grumman in Mobile: 1. The Air Force, in making the award decision,…
Wendell Hall lays off 14, save $620K
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff announced that he is cutting 14 positions by July 11. Hall’s spokesman, Sgt. Scott Haines, told the Daily News that the positions include include crime prevention personnel,…
TAC wants Civic Advisory Committee
Tourism Administration and Convention Committee is asking the Escambia County Commission to form a Pensacola Civic Center Advisory Committee. In June 2, 2008 letter to the commissioners, the TAC states: The proposed…
City has huge tree fund
Pensacola City Council will be considering a tree ordinance. The Home Builders Association of West Florida is questioning the proposed mitigation fees. Under the new system, the new Hancock Bank site at…
Russert’s replacement
The New York Times lists Pensacola native Joe Scarborough as a possible replacement for Meet the Press host Tim Russert. Don’t count Joe out. He has done well as a political analyst…
IN Your Head Radio Back Track
Click to listen Ronnie Arnold
IN Your Head Radio 6.17
Today on IN Your Head Radio we will talk to Escambia County Schools Associate Superintendent Ronnie Arnold about Superintendent Jim Paul’s announcement today that he will recommend the closure of Carver/Century K-8…
You wouldn’t be able to print what I have to say
Those are the words of long-time Okaloosa County bar owner Cash Moore to Daily News reporter Tom McLaughlin. The Daily News reports: Moore is being sued by three former employees who say…
Marty pre-files
Marty Donovan prefiled to run again for his city council seat on Friday, June 13. So all the council crew, except for John Fogg, is gunning to come back for another fun…
Living on $275 a week
The Orlando Sentinel asks, “Could you live on $275 a week?” Florida’s $275 weekly maximum benefit for the unemployed hasn’t changed in 10 years. In Massachusetts, unemployed workers collect up to $600…
