County Commission approves ECUA relocation financing, 4-1

Escambia County Commissioners stepped up big today and approved the ECUA financing plan, 4-1, with Kevin White in opposition. Actually the Commissioners went even further…

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Ritchie attracts big commitments

Word from Tallahassee: State Democrats have pledged $250K to DeeDee Ritchie’s campaign if she runs as a Dem. The Dems want to start 2007 with…

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George Scarborough hits insurance

George Scarborough say he will be focusing on property insurance during his campaign for House District 3. Like everyone else, my homeowners insurance has gone…

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Ford is definitely running

Confirmed by email this morning. Clay has been in Tallahassee lining up support and campaign contributions. This campaign will not be won by a media…

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John Wyche may run as Dem

John Wyche is calling around to see what his chances are of winning the Dem nomination for House District 3 seat. Someone Dems have scoffed…

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Holly backs Ford

Another persistent rumor is Holly Benson is supporting Gulf Breeze mayor pro tem Clay Ford to succeed her in the House District 3 race. This…

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DeeDee Ritchie picks up support in Tallahassee

DeeDee Ritchie has yet to announce whether she’s running for House District 3. However, she was heavily courted in Tallahassee yesterday when she attended Charlie…

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Touart calls surprise meeting on ECUA plan

Touart has hastily called a “Calendar” meeting tomorrow at 9 a.m. for the county commissioners to discuss their upcoming meeting schedule…..The Buzz around the county…

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City Council tells staff to draft interlocal agreement on plant

The Pensacola City Council voted unanimously to have staff draft interlocal agreements for the CRA & City with the ECUA on the financing of the…

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Milton paper sold

Freedom buys Milton newspaper Freedom Communications, which owns the Northwest Florida Daily News in Fort Walton Beach, has bought four nondaily newspapers in Northwest Florida,…

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Different Miller

Congressman Miller called from the Atlanta airport to say that it wasn’t him that sworn in Charles Bronson — the Hon. Jeff Miller mentioned in…

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City Council discusses ECUA plan today!!!

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WORKSHOP HAGLER MASON CONFERENCE ROOM SECOND FLOOR, MEZZANINE LEVEL, CITY HALL 3 p.m.

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Escambia County was dealt a big financial blow when Circuit Judge Jere Tolton ruled on Dec. 27 that convicted, former county commissioner W.D. Childers won’t…

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Miller: next Florida Commissioner of Ag?

Our U.S. Rep Jeff Miller administered the oath of office to Charles Bronson’s Commissioner of Agriculture yesterday. Could it be Miller is in line for…

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AppRiver: Small Business of the Month

The Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to AppRiver, LLC has been selected as the January Small Business of the Month. “We started…

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New Year message – Panhandle Progressives

Thoughts for 2007 Politics is about your values. Stand up for what’s right. Respect the truth. Respect loyalty. Think about things. Don’t “develop ‘til you…

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GOP takes on Edwards

COUNTERPOINT TO JOHN EDWARDS’ POSITION FOR US WITHDRAWAL FROM IRAQ John Edwards supports a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. Troops from Iraq. John Cox…

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UWF People on the Move

Regina Sakalarios-Rogers, English and Foreign Languages, had her story, “Pillaged,” published by “Toasted Cheese” online, a highly ranked online literary publication. The story was also…

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House District 3 who’s who

Not all of these have announced: Democrats: Liz Campbell: High name recognition. Ran a strong race against Holly. Front runner for Dems – unless Dee…

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Happy New Year!

Promise to catch up on the news – A lot happened over the holidays…..a lot to comment about. Stay tuned! Meanwhile check our online radio…

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