Fred’s real name is Freddie

A Washington Post article on Wikipedia points out that GOP presidential hopeful Fred Thompson is actually Freddie Thompson on his birth certificate. Read more

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Pinellas County Administrator resigns

Pinellas County Administrator Steve Spratt tendered his resignation last week, effective Sept. 30, after six years of service. In a statement presented to his Board…

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Thompson, the new Reagan

Another actor with political experience is seeking the presidential nomination. Reagan, a former Governor, did it in 1990 1980. Fred Thompson, a former U.S. Senator,…

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Pals keep jobs longer

Barry Evans and George Touart both held the Escambia County Administrator’s position longer than anyone else. Both served under County Commissioner Mike Whitehead. Both retired…

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Fate of the Park

The daily newspaper is reporting that the bond issue for the public portion of the Community Maritime Park may have to go to a countywide…

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Palm Beach County to spend $87 million to attract business

The Sun-Sentinel reports this morning that the Palm Beach County commission approved an $87 million proposal to help bring German research giant Max Planck to…

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Calling for Change

From John Peacock: DESPARATELY WANTED/NEEDED – CHANGE!!! Over the past few weeks there has been much discussion within our community about our system(s) of government,…

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GAO: Homeland Security failing

In this age of accountablility, the GAO (Government Accountability Office) stands for independence as ti reviews various government programs and initiatives. This past week, the…

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Florida Supreme Court ruling

Since it may impact our future, I found a copy of the Florida Supreme Court ruling on Dr. Greg Strand vs. Escambia County. Read Strand…

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Alabama spankings

Here’s a story that is strange even by Pensacola’s standards: Authorities are investigating allegations that now-suspended Mobile County Circuit Judge Herman Thomas periodically removed prisoners…

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Sugar Bowl Collection

We got this press release: WHO:             The Historic New Orleans Collection WHAT:           Classic! A Celebration of Sugar Bowl Memories WHEN:           Thursday, November 29, 2007–Sunday, January…

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Cost of Iraq War

The Washington Post reports that: President Bush plans to ask Congress next month for up to $50 billion in additional funding for the war in…

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