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Here is the distribution report we got on the Computer Lab grant that Front Porch received. It paid over $21,000 for rent, utilities and supplies…

Yesterday I posted a letter from Clerk of Courts Ernie Lee Magaha on the County’s attempt to take control of county finances. Here is the…

The South Florida Sun Sentinel has an article on how state laws impact local tax dollars – outside the power of the local commissioners. The…

Our state Sen. Durell Peaden has been named co-chair of the “Florida Legislative Team” for the John McCain presidential campaign His co-chairs are state Senator…

Daily reporter Michael Stewart had a good follow-up on the Thelma Manley/Front Porch investigation in today’s paper. The plot thickens, but not all things may…

700 Club host and TV evangelist Pat Robertson is under fire for misusing his Christian media empire to promote a commercial venture – Shake, Shake,…

There’s new Pensacola-based blog out for those who miss the Gulf Breeze UFO sightings. UFO(s) stories and dreams

State Rep Dave Murzin has sponsored several communications bills, one repealing taxes on aviation fuel, others on false light, nursing homes, payment for ambulance fees…

….Jeff Deweese is the first player signed. Hey. it worked for Hawkshaw. Wondered if we could get by with six players that work for beer….

We got this letter from Escambia County Clerk of Courts Ernie Lee Magaha today. You need to read -  Magaha letter 2

The Pensacola Ice Pilots will no longer call the Civic Center home after this season ends. The Escambia County Commission is set to approve termination…

David Ignatius blasts the bunglers inside the Bush Adminstration in his column in the St. Pete Times. Ignatius is upset with the lack of respect…

The daily newspaper has a new feature on its front page – 2 minute something another – where you get the gist of the paper…

In 2002, State Rep. Holly Benson sponsored a bill – that was passed by the legislature – that exempted clay pits in Escambia County from…

Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam reports: Like newspapers and television news, public radio has a graying audience. “We have learned in focus groups with younger…

Steve Bousquet of the St. Pete Times (Read column) reports the Republican leadership in the Florida House does like having its property tax ideas challenged….

Troy Moon did a solid cover story on the renovation on the Saenger Theatre and the impact on downtown businesses while it’s closed for 13…

There’s a camarilla inside the Springfest board that is doing its best to undermine our efforts to bring back music to the downtown streets of…