There were two charter schools that had questions asked of them at Friday’s board workshop: Newpoint Pensacola and A.A. Dixon. Newpoint Pensacola is the new charter high school. It started with 92…
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Graduation Day When the massive earthquake and tsunami hit northeast Japan in March, some 25,000 people were killed, many of them swept out to sea. Chris Heath recounts what happened to eight…
Kazoo, Blue Wahoos mascot
 In a celebratory public ceremony held at Elebash Jewlers during Gallery Night on Friday night in downtown Pensacola, FL, the Blue Wahoos announced the winning name of the team’s official mascot…
Jerralds vs. Hawthorne and the Battle Over the GCAACC
By the time Pensacola City Councilman John Jerralds called the police, George Hawthorne had summed up the Friday afternoon meeting as “odd†and “ludicrous.†“George, I’m not gonna play with you,†Jerralds…
Complaint against GSI Recycling
Here is the lawsuit that was filed today against GSI Recycling. Can you imagine how bad this would have been if Friendship Missionary had actually bought the school property or if Habitat…
Jerralds to GCAACC’s Rescue?
Hours before his scheduled meeting this afternoon to discuss “resuscitating†the Gulf Coast African-American Chamber of Commerce, Pensacola City Councilman John Jerralds is taking it easy. “Who me?†Jerralds said. “I’m relaxing. 
Lawsuit filed over metal shredder
Attorney Bob Kerrigan told the Escambia School Board today at its workshop that his firm is filing a lawsuit against the scrap yard near Oakcrest Elementary School and the closed Brownsville Middle…
A Case for Encouraging Tourists
The Times’ Mark Vanhoenacker suggests  America’s “Unwelcome Matâ€Â (the ESTA, or Electronic System for Travel Authorization) complete with ugly low-tech website and embarrassing questionnaire may be turning off or even turning away…
Bare pre-files for Hall’s council seat
Charles Bare, who ran for the mayor of Pensacola in 2010, has pre-filed for Pensacola City Council At-Large Seat b, which is currently held by Council President Sam Hall. “Two years ago,…
Jerralds’ Mystery Meeting Baffles Hawthorne
Pensacola City Councilman John Jerralds has called a meeting for this afternoon to discuss the Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce. The GCAACC’s chairman, George Hawthorne, has no idea why. “I…
Buzz: No more new schools
According to my sources, the Escambia County School District Watchdog Committee was told yesterday that there will be no more new schools for awhile once Suter Elementary and Ward Middle are constructed….
3:10 Long Beach State v. New Mexico
The Lobos, winners of the Mountain West tournament, are favored by 4.5 points over the 49ers, the dual champs out of the Big West. The game is being The 12 seeds (LBS)…
Blount’s Demolition Dollars
Local officials take another step today toward demolishing the old Blount School buildings. During the Escambia County Commission meeting this afternoon, commissioners will be considering allocating $130,000 toward the cost of the…
Big game: Syracuse vs. UNC-Asheville
Nick is a big Syracuse fan. The Orangemen lost their big man to academics, but still should win. The Orange, who earned the top seed in the East Regional on the strength…
Jerralds looks into chamber
Shouldn’t the members of GCAACC decide its future? When do council members take over chambers? Is Jerralds a member? This will be an interesting power play to watch. ——– Press Release  …
Spring Cleaning
As part of the Great American Cleanup, local residents are invited to help tidy up the waterfront along Bayfront Parkway. Participants will meet at the Hawkshaw Missing Children’s Memorial, across from Veterans…
1:45: BYU vs. Marquette
Both teams lost their conference tournament finals. 3-seed Marquette lost to Louisville in the Big East tournament. BYU lost to Gonzaga in the WCC finals. Obama picked Marquette, but Romney had to…
Fiesta Forces Volunteer Organization is Recruiting New Members
Anyone interested in volunteering to support Fiesta of Five Flags is welcome to join the Fiesta of Five Flags at the upcoming Fiesta Forces spring happy hour. The new member sign-up party…
1:10 – Montana vs. Wisconsin
I have always been a big Wisconsin fan. Obama likes them, too, and all the GOP candidates do too because Paul Rand is from Janesville, Wis. The Grizzlies, however, have won 20…
12:40 Davidson vs. Louiville
Rick Pitino will this game easily. The Cardinals, who finished seventh in the Big East before winning the conference tournament, are favored by seven points over the Wildcats, champions of the Southern…