By Stephanie Sharp… This year’s Memorial Day resulted in a pile of grievances on the desk of Mary Lou Franzoni, General Manager of ECAT. In an email from Michael A. Lowery, Chairman…
On Ed Schultz Radio Show today
Headed for the studios of Ring of Fire radio to co-host with Mike Papantonio The Ed Schultz Radio Show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Topics will Florida elections laws, that attacks…
Disparity Study Pushed Back
The disparity study currently being conducted for the city of Pensacola should be done by the end of June. Originally, the study was to wrap up in May. “Our hope is to…
Morphing Baby Video
As relatives coo over the new baby in the family, he does something very unusual and rather creepy.
Former Cosby kid, now jazz musician coming to P’cola
Remember Theo Huxtable? The actor is also an accomplished jazz musician. Malcolm-Jamal Warner is coming to Pensacola on June 17 to perform at fundraiser for the Southern Youth Sports Association. Also on…
Beach traffic count shows recovery from BP oil spill
This is the traffic count for Pensacola Beach, as per the toll bridge: 2012 438,444 2011 435,110 2010 407,911 2012 compared to 2011 +3,334 2012 compared to 2010 +30,533
Fight For Your Right (to Vote)
A judge’s temporary injunction blocking key provisions of Florida’s new election law has voter registration groups hopeful as they head toward this year’s primary and general elections. “I get calls everyday from…
Inside Regions Social Responsibility Report
By Stephanie Sharp… The bright green color scheme of Regions bank may be hard to ignore, but the social responsibility that comes from this bank is a bit harder to notice. After…
Let’s ALL Play
The inclusion of children and youth with disabilities is not limited to school programs. Summer camps, athletic teams, scouts, clubs and faith-based groups provide opportunities for all kinds of children. While enthusiasm…
Scott’s purge of voters’ roll has had little impact on Escambia County
According to Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford, Escambia County was asked by the Florida Secretary of State to verify three names on the voter rolls. “One person brought in proof…
Breaking News: Judge calls Voter Registration deadline ‘harsh and impactical’
A federal judge has issued an injunction barring enforcement of part of the state’s new election law, saying that a 48-hour deadline for groups to turn in new voter registration forms is…
All-Star Fans Donate 1,200 Pounds of Food
The 2011-12 Subway High School All-Star Series Presented by the Andrews Institute was more than just playing sports, recognizing tremendous athletes, and having fun; it was about helping a great cause and…
Reading is Fundamental
Reading is Fundamental (RIF) is the largest children’s literacy nonprofit in the United States. Here in Pensacola, literacy is a major problem in some of the impoverished neighborhoods and since the local…
Pensacola can compete in new economy, at least some can
Cities have found that one of the most critical ingredients for a successful transformation is college graduates. Metropolitan areas with fewer graduates are falling behind in the economic recovery. (See NY Times)…
Gulf Power goes greener, cuts rates
By Stephanie Sharp… In a press conference yesterday, Bentina Terry, Vice President of External Affairs and Corporate Services, announced, effective in July, the average customer can expect to see a $10 decrease…
Need a box?
Jay Bradshaw of Coastal Moving & Storage has come with the ultimate recycling project –used moving boxes. He has the local franchise for Best Price Boxes. He sells gently used moving boxes…
Hunger in Pensacola
At the recent neighborhood rally hosted by Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, Rev. Joe Marshall, the pastor of St. John Divine Baptist Church, talked about growing up in Morris Court and attending…
Feds go after home of ex-Okaloosa TDC director
On Tuesday in Pensacola, the Feds filed in federal court a civil lawsuit to seize the home of former Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council Executive Director Mark Bellinger. The FBI alleges that…
St. Paul teachers honored by Library of Congress
Press Release: Local Teachers to Participate in National Educational Program Lori Cuevas, Lorelei Darga and Katrina Mougey of St. Paul Catholic School in Pensacola, Fla., have been selected from a pool of…
Introducing Lennon & Maisy Stella
I’m sucker for sister duets –with margarine bowls:
