This speech that the daily newspaper reported, the one about shallowing a turd.
A different take on drug expulsions
The daily newspaper reports that drug expulsions are up in the Escambia County public schools. Superintendnent Malcolm credits his random drug tests, the drug dog sweeps and his student drug awareness program,…
County work release worker arrested for murder
One of Escambia County’s Work Release workers has been arrested for the August 14 murder of a local used car dealer. Justin Princes Taylor, age 24, has been arrested by the Escambia…
TripShock promotes Pensacola tours
The website TripShock.com is now booking six historical city tours for history buffs traveling to Pensacola, FL. Historic Pensacola Segway Tour: Segways provide transportation through downtown Pensacola as travelers visit historical sites,…
Viewpoint: Obamacare Is Bad For You? Don’t Believe the Hype
By Charles Thornton, The Thornton Review Sen Marco Rubio says he would shut down government over Obamacare. Really? The GOP is taking its show to the road with a grassroots army to…
Downtown tech park, not longer tech
Mayor Ashton Hayward is asking the Pensacola City Council to amended the PEDC Interlocal agreement that will allow the PEDC to market the property between Aragon and the Pensacola Bay Center to…
County COW Roundup: Perdido Key, Jail and Field 8
By Jesse Farthing Chairman Gene Valentino argued passionately for the board to move forward on a permanent easement to provide beach nourishment and dune restoration to Perdido Key at the Escambia County…
Ministers ask to delay meeting until FDLE releases its report on Middleton shooting
Sheriff David Morgan told the Independent News that Rev. Larry Watson, president of the Baptist Ministers Union, has asked to delay this organization meeting with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office until the…
Viewpoint: My little debate with Jeff Miller on climate change (video)
By Larry Chamblin I approached the Scenic 90 Diner at 6:45 Tuesday (8-13) morning with the knowledge that I was headed into a political environment that I understand mostly from reading local…
Escambia County: Violent crimes down, clearance rate improved
The semi-annual Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) statistics for the first half of this year indicate that the number of violent crimes have decreased in Escambia County by 14.7 percent when compared to…
Upwords…really that is what Hayword is calling his new multimedia campaign
I saw this Tuesday night on BLAB TV. The spot was primarily declaring victory in the Maren Deweese’s lawsuit over his 2012 budget veto. On Monday, Judge Terry Terrell dismissed the case….
Rubio hits all the hot topics: Obamacare, education and college debt
By Jesse Farthing U.S. Senator Marco Rubio expressed his desire to repeal the Affordable Care Act today during a roundtable meeting with local business owners, though he did admit that America has…
Buzz: Wahoos will have its 600,000th fan attend game tonight
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos will have its 600,000th fan walk through its gates for tonight’s game.
Chef Emeril Lagasse showcases The Fish House, Joe Patti Seafood and McGuire’s tomorrow (Watch preview)
On his television show “Emeril’s Florida,” celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse will feature tomorrow restaurants from the Pensacola area. “This unique series, hosted by Chef Emeril, gives viewers the chance to experience some…
Operation Clean Sweep to run expanded operation in Brownsville
The Escambia County’s Sheriff’s Office will conduct an “Operation Clean Sweep” tomorrow in the Brownsville area. The clean-up will begin at 8 a.m. at the new Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 2601 W….
Progress made on jail transfer. Personnel issues covered…at least most of them
By Jesse Farthing Chief Deputy Eric Haines meticulously slashed a personnel budget requesting 26 additional employees, at a cost of $1.6 million, for the county’s jail takeover, position by position, until the…
Rubio in town today
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will be in Pensacola today to discuss Obamacara. The visit is part of his tour, which Saint Peter’s Blog describes as a “redemption tour.” Rubio is appearing before…
Molino Park Elementary School vandalized. When will school district improve school security systems?
At the beginning of the year, Superintendent Malcolm Thomas established a task force to come up with measures to improve school security. He asked parents to send their recommendations to their school…
New York Nick’s fundraiser for Amber
New York Nick’s is running a low-key fundraiser for the family of one of his bartenders, Amber, who passed away suddenly last weekend. On his Facebook page, owner Nick Zangari has asked…
Sunshine training coming for City of Pensacola and Greater Pensacola Chamber
The Florida First Amendment Foundation will conduct Sunshine and Public Records Law training for Pensacola city employees, board members and council members next Tuesday, August 20 at 9 a.m. at the Saenger…