The Pensacola City Council vote on the forgiveness of the balance ($79,854.64) of a loan made from the City to the Downtown Improvement Board in 2009 for necessary repairs at the Jefferson…
Commissioners Face Gibbs Alone
Three Escambia County Commissioners facing individual lawsuits may be on their own. The lawsuits stem from decisions each commissioner made in an official capacity. “I don’t know how the board plans to…
After all this time…. Soldier Missing in Vietnam Comes Home
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to his family…
Proclamation Infestation
The Escambia County Commission is gearing up to make a good many proclamations during this week’s meeting. This Saturday may be proclaimed as “Rosamond Johnson Beach Day.†In designating May 5, 2012…
Flip Flop Fling
The American Red Cross of Northwest Florida will be holding its largest fundraising event of the year, the Flip Flop Fling on Thursday, May 10 at the Pensacola Country Club. Break out…
Ice Flyers to get new coach
Press Release: The Pensacola Ice Flyers announced today that Head Coach Todd Gordon will not be back with the team next season. Gordon has been the coach of the Ice Flyers since…
Wahoo’s schedule
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 –Blue Wahoos vs. Jackson Generals, 7:00 p.m. • Team Tuesday: Select players will be signing autographs on the concourse prior to the game. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 –Blue…
Two views on judge’s ruling
Don Gaetz and League of Women Voters see differently yesterday’s ruling regarding the legislative and Congressional districts: To: Members of the Florida Senate From: Don Gaetz, Chair, Reapportionment Committee RE: Final Approval…
Miller Snubs Student Loan Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill aiming to keep federal student loan interest rates at the current 3.4 percent. Rep. Jeff Miller (R-Fla.) voted against the bill. Dubbed the…
Saturday Shopping
Saturday mornings are still intact at Palafox Market. The outside shopping spot is expanding and will have its opening day of the season on May 5. Entering its fifth season, Palafox Market…
Jerralds vs. Hawthorne, Round Two
The Gulf Coast African-American Chamber of Commerce will be the subject of an upcoming community meeting. Pensacola City Councilman John Jerralds said last week that he would announce the meeting date soon….
International Paper Gives Back
The Escambia County Public Schools Foundation has received a grant from International Paper Foundation. Janice Cooper Holmes, communications manager at International Paper, presented Jennifer Passeretti, executive director at Escambia County Public Schools…
Climate Impact Day
Local environmentalists will gather downtown this Saturday to take part in the planet-wide Climate Impacts Day. According to a press release issued by 350 Pensacola—a local environmental organization—the event will offer an…
Wahoo outfielder gets attention
From Bleacher Report: “Twenty-three-year-old Ryan LaMarre might be the closest thing to a major league-ready outfielder in the Cincinnati Reds’ minor league system. He’s a 6’2″, 205-pound, right-handed hitting center fielder who…
Vets protest possible U.S. attack on Iran
Press Release: VETERANS AND FRIENDS TO DEMONSTRATE OPPOSITION TO ATTACKING IRAN Veterans for Peace, Northwest Florida invites the public to show opposition to any military action against Iran. The rally will take…
Teen Driver Challenge May 11-12
Press Release -The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will present a two day Teen Driver Challenge May 11-12, 2012. The Teen Driver Challenge, which is supported by the Florida Sheriffs Association, is a…
Blind Chinese Activist Under US Protection – Activists appeal to Obama Administration
Chen Guangcheng, who has exposed forced abortions and sterilizations in villages as a result of China’s one-child policy, escaped house arrest in his Chinese village for American officials’ protection, ChinaAid activists said…
For whom the Marine Bell tolls
Press Release: Marine Memorial Bell to Arrive in Pensacola on Saturday (April 27, 2012) Following a bell casting ceremony on Thursday in Cincinnati, the memorial bell for the Marine Aviation Marine Memorial…
This quote could apply to us
NY Times QUOTATION OF THE DAY “Our streets are bleeding, and they’re bleeding profusely.” CHARLES H. RAMSEY, the police commissioner of Philadelphia, at a meeting on gun violence. -Meanwhile Pensacola City Council…
Letter to Editor: Someone upset about NRA Outtakes
Rick, I was disappointed to see that apparently your rag doesn’t publish letters to the editor, cuz I was hoping I could publicly expose your article for the PC drivel that it…
