I find it funny that the News Journal and the “Inweekly Media Empire” have the same top news story for yesterday, but they are from two distinct angles. The Gannett newspaper’s headline read, “Escambia elected officials to be deposed in medical examiner lawsuit.” Ours read “Odd “news story” on PNJ.com.:
- The PNJ felt compelled to publish an article about a two-year lawsuit using depositions scheduled six weeks from now. However, County Clerk Pam Childers needs a distraction from her extortion case, and the clerk has nothing new to attack Commissioner Steven Barry. Bless their hearts, the PNJ needed a clickbait post to generate social media traffic until the restaurant inspection report is available.
For my take, read Odd “news story” on PNJ.com – Rick’s Blog
Baptist Demolition Round 3
Today is the summit meeting between Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves, County Administrator Wes Moreno, and County Attorney Alison Rogers. Topic: Will the county contribute $2 million to help the city demolish the abandoned Baptist hospital? This is the second or third meeting between the city and county. The mayor needs a third vote – from either Barry, Commissioner Steve Stroberger or Chair Mike Kohler.
Read Chances for City-County-Baptist Hospital deal on demolition look dim – Rick’s Blog
Where Have the Students Gone?
Public education is in a state of crisis, not only in Escambia County but statewide. The voucher program has destabilized K-12 funding, and school districts are having to make last-minute budget adjustments, close schools and shift teachers. No other local media has picked up this news story yet.
Read Breaking: Escambia School Enrollment Drops 1,122 Students
Show Us the Money
The Chappie James Memorial Plaza has stalled. The foundation has to release its financial records. The nonprofit’s fundraising from the private sector has been dismal.
Read Daily Outtakes: Chappie James Memorial Plaza in Limbo – Rick’s Blog
Is That a Pistol in Your Pocket?
Stan “Quick Draw” McDaniel won his appeal and may become the new face of the Gun Rights movement. Both Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General James Uthmeier have praised the court decision.
Florida Appeals Court Strikes Down Open Carry Ban
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