Romney 46.4%

“A competitive primary does not divide us” Read Washington Post “Romney Wins Big in Florida Primary”

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The 15th Annual Double Bridge is Approaching Maximum Participants

 Final Registration is on Thur. (4p-8p) and Friday (noon-8p) at the Hilton on Pensacola Beach  The 15th annual Pensacola Double Bridge Run, presented by Publix,…

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Florida GOP Timeline

 As Florida heads to the polls Santorum has gone, Romney has a double digit lead, and it ended up downright nasty between the two GOP…

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Elementary Schools Academic rankings

Top 25% Helen Caro #221 Molino Park 236 Suter 294 Pine Meadow 342 Cordova Park 383 Scenic Heights 392 Bratt 402 Top 50% Byrneville 564…

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Middle School Academic Rankings….not so good

There are 583 middle schools in Florida. Escambia County only has 4 in the top 50%–one of which, Brown Barge, is a magnet school. Top…

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High School Rankings – Academic, not sports

Out of 404 public high schools in Florida: Top 25% West Florida #30 Top Third Pensacola High School (courtesy of IB program) #111 Northview High…

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Buzz: Teachers must hand in tax returns to district office

I’m hearing that the District administration is asking teachers send in copies of front page of their federal income tax returns to comply with an…

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Gingrich’s Fly-by

A chilly line of political spectators waited outside an airplane hangar this morning for an opportunity to see GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich. Though he…

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Thomas pre-files for re-election

Malcolm Thomas, Superintendent of the Escambia County School District, pre-filed for re-election on Monday, January 30. In his press releas, Thomas expressed his desire to…

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More photos from Romney visit

Courtesy of Rising Star Ed Banacia

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Local in The Lion King

The casting announcement for the New Orleans tour of THE LION KING has not officially been released, but it includes a Pensacola native. New Orleans…

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Blueprint for keeping college affordable

In his State of the Union address, President Obama called for a comprehensive approach to tackling rising college cost. Here’s his blueprint: Creating New Incentives…

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BP hid potential spill volumes

The trials on the 2010 BP oil disaster are going to reveal what really happened on the Deepwater Horizon rig when it exploded–killing 11 men…

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Video: Is the rest of the GOP hurting Gingrich?

Some say Newt Gingrich doesn’t need the support of the rest of the GOP to win his party’s nomination, but is that true? Nancy Cordes…

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Buzz: NW Florida key to big victory for Romney

At the Mitt Romney rally on Saturday, I got a chance to talk with some of Gov. Mitt Romney’s campaign people. They believe Northwest Florida…

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Mitt’s Pancake Pep Rally

Most of the folks attending this morning’s Mitt Romney rally in Pensacola seemed a lot like Romney. They were polished and sharp and dashing. Flashing…

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Buzz: Jon Voight will be here with Romney and McCain

Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight will be here tomorrow with his friend Sen. John McCain for the Mitt Romney rally at The Fish House. Though…

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Wahoos View

The views bouncing around in the stadium at Maritime Park are brilliant. Sunlit diamonds swim in the bay and green grass covers the infield. “They’ve…

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Mike Whitehead files for Tax Collector

Former Escambia County Commissioner Mike Whitehead filed today to run as Republican for county tax collector, a position currently held by Janet Holley.

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John McCain and the ‘Best Chance’ Breakfast

When GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney dips into town tomorrow morning for breakfast, he’ll be bringing along Sen. John McCain. The Arizona senator snagged the…

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