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John Wyche has filed as a Democrat. Here is the PDF: List 1-10-07

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Pensacola Mayor John Fogg on Jan. 10, two days after the new City Council was sworn in, named appointments to the Council’s four standing committees…

Martini Night Buzz: Heard that Delta is cutting back on the jets at Pensacola Regional Airport. It’s part of their bankruptcy restructuring. Delta is reducing…

There is some question whether the Escambia Co. Commission has the right to force ECUA to enter into a 20 year contract with the county’s…

From the PNJ: when they asked Commissioner Whitehead about whether County Atty. Janet Lander had committed on his aborted purchase of surplus county property: “It’s…

Every day we hear more names. Two surprises yesterday: Sara Baumgartner (spelling?) former WEAR TV3 anchor, former aide to Holly Benson, currently with Sacred Heart…

Clerk of Courts Ernie Lee Magaha proved the value of having an independent accounting department. Had Touart & Whitehead been successful in creating their own…

Delivery drivers were given notice with their last paychecks that their final day will be 2/4/07. Heard  12 writers and sale reps walked out –…

We got word from GOP insiders that Congressman Jeff Miller will announce later today that he is endorsing George Scarborough for House District 3. The…

Topic – Property Insurance St. Pete Times has copy of the agenda. The only detail that may come as a surprise for some: That the…

Did you see the PNJ’s article from its sister publication in Tallahassee on Crist and Holly Benson and their crusade to bring plain language to…

Per Escambia County Supervisor of Elections office (Unfortunately Santa Rosa County doesn’t have nearly the stats on their web site)Total voters registered in District 3:…

Jack Nobles has told friends – yes, he has friends – that he will not run for Benson’s seat. Meanwhile, the Democrats may have a…

Escambia County Clerk of Court Ernie Lee Magaha has sent a letter to County Commissioner Chairman Kevin White refusing to process Commissioner Mike Whitehead’s purchase…

Dear Rick, I am flattered by my recent mention as a viable candidate for the District 3 House Seat. However, I will not be running…

Clay Ford says that he has the support of Pensacola Christian College – a major block of votes in House District 3.  George Scarborough believes…

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation today announces its inductees for 2007. The inductees are: – Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five (Kid…

WEAR TV 3 went off Gulf Breeze TV sets this weekend and residents still survived. Few really missed the info-mericals that ran most of Saturday…