Escambia County is currently dealing with a fire at the Cove Landfill. The incident has been ongoing for the past few days. “It is on fire, it is not under control as…
Graffiti Bridge Add-on
A somewhat rambling statement is presently flapping in the breeze, overhanging graffiti bridge. It’s tough to read it all while driving underneath, here’s a photo.
Outfield Aircraft Carrier?
What’s next for the Community Maritime Park? How about a 1,067-foot long aircraft carrier off of right field? There is currently a push, and accompanying online petition, to explore such a project….
Touart predecessor in running for Walton County job
Robert T. Halfhill served as interim Escambia County Administrator for sixteen months, from December 4, 2001 until April 21, 2002. One April 22, Touart took over and had one of the longest…
More on Morris Court assault
Pensacola Police are investigating a fight that occurred among a group of females early this morning, and sent an 18-year-old female to a local hospital in critical condition. The fight occurred around…
Buzz: Girl beaten in Morris Court, may be taken off life support
During today’s MLK Parade people were talking about another murder inside the city limits. My sources told me that a teenage girl was badly beaten last night at Morris Court, a housing…
Superintendents tell Florida lawmakers about school security issues
The Florida Senate Education Committee had last week three county school superintendents to discuss school security and suggest ways to make schools safer. Florida spends annually about $64 million on a “Safe…
Council Considers CMPA Seats
The Pensacola City Council tomorrow will be considering candidates for two seats on the Community Maritime Park Associates Board of Trustees. Two weeks ago, members of council indicated they might be looking…
What would the new downtown YMCA look like?
One of the hottest topics downtown is the proposal that the YMCA relocate its downtown facility to the Community Maritime Park. The YMCA board hasn’t said much yet on the idea, but…
Lt. Gov. Carroll stays for MLK parade
MEDIA ADVISORY Lt. Governor Carroll to Participate in Martin Luther King Jr.Parade in Pensacola Tallahassee, Fla. – On Monday, January 21, Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll will participate in the Pensacola Martin Luther…
BuzzFeed: Daughters make a difference
Since I’m the father of three daughters, this article caught my attention: “Seven Scientific Reasons to Have Daughters.” The one I like: Fathers live an average of a little over a year…
Viewpoint: Pressing Reset on the Video Game Violence Debate
By Benjamin Stubbs My 6-year-old daughter is bright, happy, and, like many children, loves media. She has always loved books and movies, and she is beginning to explore video games. She likes…
Independent News covers Inauguration
Production manager/editor/reporter Joani Delezen is in D.C. covering Inauguration Day. She’s there with our former Food writer and 2012 Rising Star Ashley Hardaway.
Video: Hot Stove Politics in Escambia and Pensacola
On Jan. 8, I was invited to sit in with attorney Bill Rankin on his television show “Within Reason.” Segment One – Ernie Lee Magaha handing out bonuses and pay raises to…
Videos: Manti Te’o and Lance Armstrong interviews
Embarrassed Football Star Manti Te’o Breaks Silence Notre Dame football star Manti Te’o at last breaks his silence about the hoax involving him and a supposed ‘girlfriend’ whom he never actually met….
Crime creeps into east Pensacola, more like roars into the area
The daily newspaper reports that there were 526 residential burglaries in the city in 2012 –300 in last nine month of the year. This i a 15-percent increase over up from 455…
School District wants you to give your security ideas to principals
Superintendent Malcolm Thomas has formed, as I reported earlier this week, a campus security task force. His office issued this press release on it. He says that he wants public input, but…
Lt. Gov. Carroll in Pensacola this weekend
Florida Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll is visiting Pensacola this weekend, which provide local officials a few photo ops. Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll’s Schedule Saturday, January 19, 2013 3:30 pm-5 pm: Visit And…
If you live downtown, shower Saturday night
ECUA Press Release: Downtown Pensacola Water Customers Will Experience Loss of Water on Sunday, January 20, 2013 Effective Sunday, January 20, 2013, from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., ECUA water customers located…
Goodbye Ernie, Hello Pam
Prior to yesterday’s county commission meeting, Pam Childers was welcomed aboard with an oath of office ceremony. Childers recently began her term as Escambia County Clerk of Court. The new clerk won…