The U.S. Justice Department objected late Friday to new provisions of Florida election law which place strict regulations on third-party voter registration groups and cut down on the early voting period. DOJ…
Feds looking into cover-up in Sandusky case
CNN is reporting Federal investigators are exploring the possibility of a cover-up at Penn State, as well as possible bribes, fraud, or misuse of federal money, according to three former federal prosecutors…
Adios, Jamie
The daily newspaper political reporter Jamie Page has posted on his PNJ blog that has accepted a reporting position at The Tennessean, the Gannett’s daily newspaper in Nashville, Tenn. His last day…
Confirmed: BP says it reached $7.8 billion deal
MSNBC confirms my sources. NEW ORLEANS — BP and a committee representing 100,000 fishermen, sickened cleanup workers and others suing over the 2010 Gulf oil spill have reached an estimated $7.8 billion…
Buzz: BP settlement reached
Got an email that BP h agreed to lawsuit settlement. Waiting for confirmation.
All five Crestview city council members charged
All five Crestview city council members have been charged with non-criminal infractions for violating Florida Sunshine Laws. Read 20120302130447713.
U.S. Department of Labor awards $3.9 million to UWF, Chipola College
Programs will train Northwest Florida residents for high-skill jobs PENSACOLA, Fla. – The U.S. Department of Labor awarded a $3.9 million grant to the University of West Florida and Chipola College to…
Ann Romney bitch slaps Bill Clinton
Huffington Post reports that during her interview on today’s “Fox & Friends,” Ann Romney attacked former President Bill Clinton for his assertion that George Romney must be “turning over in his grave”…
Buzz: Crap Trap changing
We are hearing that The Crab Trap on Main Street is closing on March 15 and re-opening as a little more upscale place named Nick’s Boat House on April 1 or so…
Pace teacher on Colbert Report
Pace teacher Dawn Quarles, who was cited for violating the Act for her voter registration efforts in her classroom, is feature on this segment of “The Colbert Report.” The Colbert Report Mon…
Wahoos’ hiring drive a huge success
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos have held two very successful recruitment drives. I visited the one last night at Greater Little Rock Baptist Church. Their gym was packed and everyone was excited about…
Name that Team
Six finalists are in the running to make their mark in Pensacola history by naming the mascot that will represent the Blue Wahoos at games in Pensacola and all over the community….
Win First Pitch @ inaugural Blue Wahoos game
The First Pitch at the first ever Blue Wahoos game is for sale. While the opportunity to be a part of the long-awaited baseball season is exciting you can also do some…
We already miss WABB!!!
WABB signed off the air yesterday after nearly forty years of, not just being the soundtrack to most Gulf Coast lives, but also dedicated public service. It went out well and will…
Lifeguard Season Begins
Navarre Beach will begin its lifeguard season this Saturday, March 3. Four lifeguards will be on duty from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Staff will monitor…
Circle K 5k This Weekend
There’s still time to sign-up for the Circle K 5k benefiting United Cerebral Palsy. The race is Saturday, March 3. The race begins at 8 a.m. at the Gulf Side Pavilion on…
Urgent Need for Type O Negative Blood: ECSO Drive Tomorrow
(Press Release) The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and Northwest Florida Blood Services will hold a special Blood Drive on Friday, March 2 from 12pm to 4pm at the ECSO Administration Building, 1700…
Birth Control Rule Not Overturned
After a dialogue that was more about politics than birth control, Democrats have blocked an effort by Senate Republicans to overturn President Barack Obama’s order that most employers or their insurers cover the…
March 5 – Voluntary Pre-K registration
The School District of Escambia County will begin registering children who will be four years of age on or before September 1, 2012, for Voluntary Prekindergarten at selected Title I school sites….
Arrest Log March 1
The following suspects were charged with felonies Wednesday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Richard Michael Allen, 27, 6500 block of Terrasanta, larceny. Pierrie James…