Last chance to party before Lent. Pensacola Mardi Gras Inc., has made a change of plans for the GoPensacola.com Fat Tuesday street party in downtown Pensacola, whereby all of the Krewe’s are…
Iran cuts oil exports to Britian and France….
and we could be looking forward to gas prices upwards of $4 by summer? CNN reports that “even a bit player like Iran can wreck havoc on international markets.” READ on CNN…
Superintendent misleads PNJ and Board
On Saturday, the daily newspaper reported that “Escambia County School Board members said they were disappointed the district didn’t receive any credit from the school(A.A. Dixon) when the donation (of three school…
Evers’ Blackwater Backyard
A Northwest Florida senator is working to bring oil drilling close to home—his home. As Senator Greg Evers’ bill encouraging drilling on public lands—specifically, in Blackwater River State Forest—heads to the Environmental…
Former WABB DJ Jay Hasting sentenced for 2010 videotaping incidents
Al.com is reporting that former WABB radio personality Justin Wade ”Jay” Hasting was sentenced to two years probation for secretly videotaping women in a Eastern Shore of Commerce  restroom. Read Al.com
Local pastor reappointed to Gov. Scott faith advisory
Rev. Carl E. Reeves, the pastor of the Greater Mount Lily Missionary Baptist Church, has been appointed to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council. ——– Today, Governor Rick Scott announced three…
Barry enters into District 5 race
This is looking like a hand-off. Steven Barry, Republican, pre-filed today for County Commissioner, District 5 for the 2012 General Election. Barry was beat by White in the 2004 race.
Kevin White drops out of re-election bid
Supervisor of Elections David Stafford is reporting that District 5 Escambia County Commissioner Kevin White has withdrawn from the 2012 race for his seat. Sam Archer appears to be in place to…
House passes RESTORE Act —Kudos to Jeff Miller
The Times-Picayune is reporting that the House gave voice vote approval to an amendment that would dedicate 80 percent of Clean Water Act fines from the 2010 BP oil spill to a…
Beware the Dirty Dozen
 WASHINGTON –– The Internal Revenue Service today issued its annual “Dirty Dozen†ranking of tax scams, reminding taxpayers to use caution during tax season to protect themselves against a wide range of…
Arrest Log Feb. 17
The following suspects were charged with felonies Thursday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Melissa Tramaine Bozeman, 30, 1000 block of West Gadsden Street, aggravated…
Autism Pensacola presents Autism Safety Conference
Autism Pensacola, Inc. will present a regional conference on safety issues concerning those living with autism. The conference will be held at Pensacola State College, Milton Campus Thursday, March 29 from 6:00…
Blue Wahoos set coaching staff
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos will open up play with some big league flavor. Experienced Major League manager Jim Riggleman will head the Blue Wahoos coaching staff in 2012. Next to him on…
Swap Your Surf Stuff
Waterboyz will host a surf swap meet in their parking lot located at 380 N. 9th Ave, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. Everyone is welcome and participation is…
Attorney-Client Privilege: The Movie
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is again being scrutinized over questionable recording equipment in interview rooms. After apparently learning of plans to install video cameras in rooms designated for inmates to meet…
Buzz: Airbus plant coming to Mobile?
Mobile and EADS didn’t get the Air Force Air Tanker contract, but, according to The Seattle Times, the Alabama port city could be getting an Airbus plant. The heavy favorite for an…
Avondale Clean Sweep Feb. 23…
(Insert BADLANDS joke here!) The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Avondale Neighborhood Watch will conduct an “Operation Clean Sweep†event Thursday, February 23, 2012 in the Avondale Community. The clean-up will…
Face Melter (Acoustic Version)
Yonder Mountain String Band kicked off the Florida leg of its tour last night at Vinyl Music Hall in Pensacola. After logging a couple of days of R&R in town, the band…
Arrest Log Feb. 16
The following suspects were charged with felonies Wednesday at Escambia County Jail. Names, ages and addresses were provided by the individuals. Kerry Lee Anderson, 42, 7200 block of Lillian Highway, battery. Octavius…
Secret is out. IN gets new office for media empire
A group from southeast Alabama and northwest Florida has been working for several months to prepare for a future mega project for the region. The group has identified several possible sites that…