Oh well…..another opportunity to be a watchdog slips by
WUWF Radio covers Firefighter story, too
April 5 morning news report: Dave Dunwoody The new Escambia County Firefighters Union is questioning Escambia County’s volunteer departments, alleging doubtful certification and misuse of tax money. This week’s Independent News reports…
WEAR TV 3 covers Firefighter story
6 pm news show – April 5 Audit Of Volunteer Firefighters In Escambia County Escambia County Volunteer Fire Departments are under scrutiny tonight….. Over their qualifications and financial activities. With more on…
Firefighters Update
From Duwayne Escobedo: Escambia County hand delivered volunteer firefighter state certification records the Independent News requested two weeks ago. The list gives the name of the volunteers in each station and whether…
Whitehead cleared
State Atty Bill Eddins has finished his inquiry into the possible violation of the Government in the Sunshine Law by County Commissioner Mike Whitehead and members of the county staff. That inquiry…
Donovan stays a Gator
From Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Gators coach Donovan staying put Coach Billy Donovan, fresh off back-to-back NCAA titles, will stay at Florida, spurning a chance to return to Kentucky and take over the tradition-rich…
Firefighters Union letter to County
From February: Read PDF:Â Union Letter
County releases study – finally
After our attorney, John Asmar, informed the county of its obligation to release public documents, we received finally the Nov. 16, 2006 report on the training status of the volunteer fire departments….
Outback in trouble
St. Pete Times:A federal labor investigation that began when two former Outback Steakhouse employees complained of alleged sex discrimination has ballooned into a nationwide lawsuit with more than 150,000 potential plaintiffs, including…
CNN and Outtakes agree
We need more hard news From Washington Post: CNN president Jonathan Klein says he regards “American Morning” as “the only real newscast in the morning.” He adds: “What the audience wants from…
$500M to fight fatties
From the NY TIMES: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation plans to spend more than $500 million over the next five years to reverse the increase in childhood obesity. It is one of…
Something’s Burning
Our cover story for April 5 (Burning Down The House) reveals the troubles of the Escambia County volunteer fire departments – nearly 3 out of 4 isn’t properly certified. The state requires…
Collateral materials for CMPA design evaluation
Evaluation Form PDF Technical Review PDF
No more GWOT, House committee decrees
From Military Times: The House Armed Services Committee is banishing the global war on terror from the 2008 defense budget. This is not because the war has been won, lost or even…
Please stay, Billy Donovan
Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi writes: Don’t do it, Billy. Don’t you dare. Don’t go to Kentucky, where they only want you because you’re the trendiest name out there. Stay at Florida,…
Evers backs Rudy
State Rep. Greg Evers has endorsed Rudy Giulliani for president, according to Giulliani’s campaign. I think it’s because “Rudy” is his favorite movie.
Want to see how CMPA will select designer?
Here is the memo from Ed Spears: Â RFQ Selection Process
Power of one sentence
St. Pete Times reports that one sentence has been by state House bill that could undue wetlands protection in 20 counties. The sentence: “In order to avoid duplication and inefficiency, no local…
Downtown controversy
My Outtakes last week – “MORE DOWNTOWN PROGRESS” (Read it again) – has generated a lot of discussion. There are about 60 retail establishments in the downtown Pensacola area. They are all…
