At air show, cars create havoc Nov 10, 2008
An air show fan since age 12, Alex Laney, 28, attended a Blue Angels show in Jacksonville two weeks ago and plans to go to another one next week in Pensacola. "I think it's kind of the awe of how powerful and complex some of the aircraft are," he said when asked about the big draw of air shows. (Florida Today)
Feds want divestitures in Cemex/Rinker acquisition Nov 10, 2008
The DoJ said the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition for ready mix concrete in Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, Pensacola, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Fort Myers and Naples as well as and Flagstaff and Tucson, Ariz. In Flagstaff, Rinker and Cemex are the only two companies capable of supplying ready mix concrete for large projects. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Future uncertain Nov 9, 2008
His Service to America tour stopped at a Mississippi airfield named for his grandfather, the Naval Academy, and Pensacola, Fla. where he went to flight school. (AZCentral -- News)
Indians clinch Nov 8, 2008
The Indians will travel to Santa Fe next week to take on the Raiders before traveling to Pensacola Catholic to take on the Crusaders in the first round of the playoffs. Next week is still a big game regardless of the record, Jackson said. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Blue Angels to soar at KSC Nov 8, 2008
The Blue Angels, based in Pensacola, flew more than 60 air shows this season, which ends with the Navy Air Show in Pensacola on Nov. 14 and 15. This year, the team celebrates 20 years of flying the F/A-18 Hornet. (Florida Today)
Prep roundup Nov 8, 2008
Fort White will play at Pensacola Catholic in the first round in two weeks. Fletcher 42, Bartram Trail 13. (Florida Times-Union)
Indians victory could become Taylor-made Nov 7, 2008
A win and the Indians will travel to play Pensacola Catholic in the playoffs. Article Rating. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Easton native recalls Vietnam service Nov 7, 2008
Casciano attended Officers Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia and then spent 18 months training in Pensacola, Florida where he received his wings in early 1968. While he initially went into fixed wing aircraft flight, he ultimately ended up piloting helicopters. (Easton Journal, MA)
Age doesn't keep Redding from hospitable ways Nov 7, 2008
" Emma Jean's actions could be due to the fact she grew up with six brothers. She was the only daughter of Ben and Flossie Davis. Charlie Davis, one of her brothers, wrote a story about her entitled, "Growing Up in Pensacola ... " Emma Jean and her brothers grew up in Pensacola. She graduated from Pensacola High School in 1944 and married Norman Redding in 1945. Norman graduated from a Baptist seminary in New Orleans in 1958. Norman, who eventually brought Emma Jean and his children to Bradford... (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
'Dogs Rally For Ninth-Place Finish At 2008 Hummingbird Intercollegiate Nov 5, 2008
The Bulldogs' sophomore from Pensacola, Fla ... The Bulldogs will next be in action March 2-3 in the West Florida Intercollegiate Tournament held in Pensacola, Fla. (Samfordsports.com)
As Election Results Roll In, Keep An Eye On Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania, Virginia Nov 5, 2008
Four hotly contested states hold key to winning presidency. " rallying cry over the weekend. At the end of an election cycle that has seen more twists and turns than anyone could have predicted, CNN political director Mark Preston went to the interactive big board to gauge some of the potential scenarios for Election Day. As of 6 p.m. ET Monday, had Obama with a White House-winning 291 electoral votes (270 are required for victory) to McCain's 157. Preston said to keep an eye on the seven... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Decision 2009: Whom do you think is the top prospect? Nov 4, 2008
In addition, the top 10 featured three new entries, including running back (Pensacola, Fla. Escambia) who moved from just outside the top 10 into the No. 5 slot. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Letter: Organization is built upon more conservative beliefs Nov 3, 2008
Organization is built upon more conservative beliefs - The Daily Collegian Online. Opinions Posted on November 3, 2008 4:54 AM LETTER TO THE EDITOR. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Second-guessing the McCain nomination Nov 3, 2008
Per McCain s most senior flight instructor at Pensacola NAS: McCain came in here at 844 out of 890 in his class. No one is even considered for these sought after positions who is in the bottom HALF of his class. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
'Inappropriate' Action Grounds 2 Blue Angels Nov 1, 2008
Send news tip to FOXNews. Navy's Blue Angels Lose Jet After 2 Members Removed for Inappropriate Relationship. (Fox News)
2 Blue Angels grounded for... Nov 1, 2008
PENSACOLA, Florida (AP) -- A spokesman for the U.S. Navy Blue Angels says the stunt-flying team will be down one jet the rest of its season after removing two members from duty for having an inappropriate relationship. Capt. Tyson Dunkelberger, a spokesman for the team based at Naval Air Station Pensacola, said Thursday the squadron will finish its last three air shows next month with five jets. (CNN -- Law)
Man dies after car flips on S.R. 7 Oct 31, 2008
near Pensacola, was driving his 1994 Nissan Maxima about 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, when it left the roadway on the west side, drove up and over the curb, and struck a utility pole head-on, a Palm Beach County Sheriff's report said. More local news. (The Palm Beach Post)
Indians hyped Oct 30, 2008
Right now we still have to focus on the task at hand, and Pensacola has been playing some good ball (if we face them in the playoffs), Jackson said, Taylor beat Dixie though, and we have to go out and win that game. . (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Dawson sixth in Class 1A Oct 29, 2008
Pensacola Catholic 400; 16. Lemon Bay 431. (Florida Today)
WWU picked to place second in GNAC Coaches Poll Oct 29, 2008
Casper Anderson, a 6-5 walk-on from Denmark and freshmen Tyler Colligan (6-7, Pensacola, Fla. and Evan Matteson (6-9, Lynnwood, WA- Meadowdale). (Wwuvikings.com)
ACC Football Players of the Week Oct 29, 2008
SPECIALIST Graham Gano, Florida State, PK/P, 6-1, 197, Sr., Pensacola, Fla. Gano made three field goals in FSU s 30-20 win over Virgina Tech, converting on attempts from 50, 46 and 29 yards, respectively. (Theacc.com)
State football poll Oct 29, 2008
others receiving votes: Archbishop Carroll 41, Pensacola Catholic 19, Clewiston 12, Plantation American Heritage 6, Gulliver Prep 6. Class 2B. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
Florida Victory Announces Additional Stops on 'Women for Victory' Bus Tour Oct 28, 2008
(Logo: ) WHAT: Florida "Women For Victory" Bus Tour WHO: Kitty Martinez, Wife Of U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) Sandy Froman, Former NRA President WHEN: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:00 a.m. Bay County Victory Office Event 1607 Lisenby Street Panama City, FL 12:30 p.m. Okaloosa Victory Office Event 60 Second St., Suite101 Shalimar, FL 2:30 p.m. Santa Rosa Victory Office Event 1157 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Gulf Breeze, FL 4:00 p.m. Escambia Victory Office Event 6565 North W Street Pensacola, FL Paid for... (PR Newswire)
The latest newspaper endorsements Oct 28, 2008
" ___ The Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal endorsed Obama on Oct. 26: "Both support strong climate change initiatives, but while both support expanded offshore drilling, Obama is much more aggressive about promoting the renewable energy needed to reduce our dependency on oil a dependency we can't sate through drilling. Obama is even more aggressive than McCain about the need to pursue Osama bin Laden across the Pakistani border. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Shades Of 2000? Florida Again Too Close To Call Oct 28, 2008
McCain quickly came to Florida after locking up the Republican nomination, visiting the Pensacola and Jacksonville areas - places he had served in the military and regions that firmly support Republicans. Florida's 27 electoral votes, 10 percent of the total needed to win, is also McCain's key to winning the White House. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Strategists focus on Florida strongholds Oct 27, 2008
The smartest strategists will know exactly where to look -- Republican strongholds in Fort Myers, the Space Coast and Pensacola -- where Democrat Barack Obama doesn't expect to win, but his supporters hope to bleed the opposition a few percentage points at a time ... "Those folks have been hit hard by the economic crisis and the retirement of the space shuttle.Shaving even a few percentage points off the 57-point victory President Bush enjoyed in Brevard in 2004 will be key to denying McCain a... (Florida Today)
State Cup approves new soccer rules Oct 25, 2008
Last spring in State Cup play at Santa Rosa near Pensacola, four Brevard teams competed for a chance to win a state title. In girls State Cup play, three Space Coast United squads fell just short of reaching the championship game in their respective divisions. (Florida Today)
Fla. Supreme Court Rejects False Light as a Legal Cause of Action Oct 24, 2008
3 million award against the Pensacola News Journal and limiting a lawsuit over an online story by Jews for Jesus ... 3 million jury award he won against the Pensacola newspaper for an article that he argued may have left readers with the impression he murdered his wife. (Law.com)
Weekly Wrap: Caught up in the madness Oct 24, 2008
Here is a quick note to the class of 2010 and beyond: Midnight Madness will get you. It has this year for a number of undecided hoops prospects. (Seton Hall Sports -- Rivals.com)
Games of the Week Oct 24, 2008
1) Pensacola Pine Forest(6-0) at Niceville(7-0): Huge District 1- 5A matchup of 2 top 10 teams in the state: Niceville is #5 and Pine Forest is #6. Niceville has gotten a good year thus far from QB Rick Whiddon (986 yards), mainly throwing to WR (25-593). (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
The Wings of Freedom scheduled for takeoff Oct 24, 2008
Tony Giberson / Pensacola News Journal. Associated PressThe Wings of Freedom air show Saturday and Sunday at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station features the Blue Angels. (Florida Times-Union)
Candidate Profile Oct 23, 2008
In 1977, I married Phyllis Souden and we have two children Jason (age 29) living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Rachel (age 25) who is living in Pensacola, Florida. I began my career in community/public service in 1974 when I began working as dispatcher for Madison County Sheriff N.F. Whitener. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Pensacola bar offers free beer to voters Oct 23, 2008
PENSACOLA If a chance to help choose the next president of the United States isnt enough to get some voters to the polls, maybe a free beer is. The HandleBar in Pensacola is offering a free beer to anyone who votes. (Florida Today)
4,000 chant, cheer for change at Obama rally Oct 23, 2008
Following Michelle Obama's tour, which included stops in Pensacola, Miami and Gainesville over two days, McCain drops in with his "Keep Your Wealth Tour" today in Ormond Beach and Sarasota. On Friday, Jill Biden, wife of Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden, is scheduled to stump in Jacksonville and St. Augustine. (Florida Times-Union)
En Banc 11th Circuit Case Tests Mail Fraud Law Oct 22, 2008
At a 2005 jury trial in Pensacola, Fla. according to the opinion, federal prosecutors put on evidence that the defendants had misrepresented to investors the risks of the investments and the life expectancies of the patients, known as viators. (Law.com)
Long lines show early voting enthusiasm across state Oct 21, 2008
Voters waited up to 45 minutes to cast ballots at the Escambia County courthouse in downtown Pensacola after polls opened at 8:30 a.m. and the line grew longer throughout the morning. After the voting fiasco with butterfly ballots in Florida eight years ago, several people said they were more confident about the optical scan voting machines being used this time. (The St. Augustine Record)
Harris named ACC Rookie of Week Oct 21, 2008
SPECIALIST Graham Gano, Florida State, PK/P, 6-1, 197, Sr., Pensacola, FL. Gano accounted for 14 of the Seminoles' 26 points in a 26-17 win over the NC State. (Miami Sports -- Rivals.com)
Seminole Kicker Graham Gano Takes Home Two Honors Following NC State Oct 21, 2008
The Pensacola, FL native was sidelined for the first two games due to knee surgery and then missed the first field goal attempt of his career from 52 yards. Since then he is a perfect 10-for-10 with three field goals from 50+ yards. (Seminoles.com)
Atlantic Coast Conference Announces ACC Football Players of the Week for October 20 Oct 21, 2008
SPECIALIST Graham Gano, Florida State, PK/P, 6-1, 197, Sr., Pensacola, FL Gano accounted for 14 of the Seminoles 26 points in a 26-17 win over the NC State. The senior raised his field goal streak to 10 in a row with a perfect 4-for-4 night versus the Wolfpack. (Theacc.com)
Heritage No. 4, Atlantic 10th in latest AP Poll Oct 21, 2008
Others receiving votes: Archbishop Carroll, Gulliver Prep, North Broward Prep, Pensacola Catholic, Clewiston. Class 1A. (The Palm Beach Post)
Thousands Crowd Polls In Early Fla. Voting Oct 21, 2008
Voters waited up to 45 minutes to cast ballots at the Escambia County courthouse in downtown Pensacola after polls opened at 8:30 a.m. and the line grew longer throughout the morning. For Dennis Collins, 58, and Curtis Munro, 59, the chance to be among the first Floridians to vote for Barack Obama was worth the wait. (Click2Houston, TX)
Nemours to integrate research in 2 states Oct 21, 2008
Nemours has centers in Jacksonville, Orlando and Pensacola. The new center in Wilmington, Del. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Michelle Obama to visit Duval Oct 21, 2008
Michelle Obama will make stops in Pensacola on Tuesday and will join her husband later Tuesday in Miami for a rally. She will also visit Gainesville on Wednesday, according to the candidate's Florida campaign office. (Florida Times-Union)
Obama, Clinton visit Orlando today Oct 20, 2008
Tuesday, Michelle Obama will campaign in the Pensacola area and Richardson in Immokalee. Both Michelle and Barack Obama will hold a rally in Miami on Tuesday evening. (Florida Today)
Regional golf Oct 20, 2008
Outlook: Fletcher dominated the Gateway Conference and District 3-2A tournaments but will have a tough road to the state tournament through Tallahassee Leon, Panama City Mosley and Pensacola Pace. Region 2-2A, at Eagle Landing, 10:30 a.m.. (Florida Times-Union)
Where your pets go Oct 16, 2008
"I loved it, and I must have done a good job because they hired me." Bolster worked at the local zoo for three years while she was in college, and then went on to operate the Pensacola Pet Resort in Florida. But when her fianc, Jason Adams, took a job with a local engineering firm, the couple moved back to the Gate City and she decided to strike out on her own. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Changes in the Rivals100 Oct 15, 2008
Moving into the top 10 are Pensacola (Fla. Escambia running back (No. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Greene: Voters scold the candidates about rudeness Oct 15, 2008
"I didn't feel it was right," said Tommy Havard, 64, of Pensacola, Florida. "If I was one of those people selected to ask a question, and didn't get to because of the candidates, I would be very let down.". (CNN -- US)
US soldiers in Iraq can find stress deadlier than enemy Oct 15, 2008
Dawson's step-mother Maxine Mathis later told newspaper in Pensacola in Florida that before the shooting he had complained to her and spoken of the impact the Iraq war was having on many young soldiers. "Momma, I'm not so afraid of the enemy. I'm afraid of our young guys over there, because they're so jumpy and quick to shoot," Mathis quoted Dawson as saying. (Yahoo News)
NEWS IN BRIEF Oct 14, 2008
LOYOLA FALLS: The Wolfpack volleyball team lost to West Florida 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 25-20) in Pensacola, Fla. The Argonauts (17-6), the 20th-ranked team in Division II, had a. (Nola.com -- Sports)
PICTURE PERFECT Oct 14, 2008
GO: There are no nonstop flights to the area from New York at this time; services to Pensacola and Tallahassee didn't last. Currently, try Delta, which offers connecting service to Panama City Beach via Atlanta. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Midseason stock report: Fla. prospects Oct 13, 2008
RB , Pensacola Escambia How can his stock rise any higher. Richardson has had a really good first half, including a 400-plus-yard, six-touchdown performance against Milton High a few weeks ago. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
A collision courseending in death Oct 12, 2008
The 66-year-old Pensacola woman was walking home on what she later described as a "beautiful sunny day. It was windy, but it was a beautiful day." ... After Hall raped the Pensacola woman in 1993, he came after her with a weapon that a police report said appeared to be a sledge hammer or claw hammer ... Kathie Snowden, a Pensacola attorney who represented Hall in the 1993 attack, said he was polite and humble with her. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Gibson Cues Up Obama to Refute Ayers, Makes McCain Justify Topic Oct 11, 2008
With condescending sympathy, Brown blogged: "This is all horrible to those of us who once fell in love with McCain's flinty heroism and independence. It's as if he when he made the decision that fateful day on August 10th, 2004 in Pensacola, Florida to grit his teeth and bear hug Bush, he contracted a political virus that ate away at the nobility of his soul." ... With condescending sympathy, Brown also blogged: "This is all horrible to those of us who once fell in love with McCain's flinty... (MediaResearch.org)
Hill Excited About Opportunity With Bulls Oct 10, 2008
com reported that Pensacola defensive tackle Anthony Hill who committed to FSU back in February will now be attending USF this January. The former 3-star tackle rated the nation's No. 37 DT is excited about his future at with the Bulls and talked with USFNation, which we present for you in his words. (CollegeInsiders.com)
J&J Paid $68 Million So Far to End Birth-Control Patch Suits, Files Show Oct 10, 2008
Monica Johnson was a 41-year-old mother of two from Willingboro, New Jersey, who used the patch for less than a year when she suffered a pulmonary embolism and died in 2005, according to attorney Russell Rein in Pensacola, Florida. The company settled her case, Rein said in an interview. (Bloomberg -- US)
READ MORE > Oct 8, 2008
Mattb wrote on Oct 8, 2008 9:44 AM:" You liberals are just so silly. Thanks to all of you for a good laugh this morning. Even Sunshine, angry as you obviously are, made me chuckle. Sarah makes your blood boil, and she makes Republicans hearts race. The fact that you socialists think she's the wrong choice, proves that she's the RIGHT choice. Have you seen the numbers she's pulling in at her speaking events? How about all them crazy rednecks in Pensacola Florida yesterday showing up in the rain.... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Palin rallies GOP in Jacksonville Oct 8, 2008
The trip included rallying voters in three of the most reliable Republican areas of the state -- Jacksonville, Pensacola and Southwest Florida. Democratic vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden is scheduled to campaign today in Tampa and Fort Myers. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Pampy Barré begins 5 years in federal prison Oct 8, 2008
Barr;, who pleaded guilty in 2007 to three felony charges involving the skimming of more than $1 million from a City Hall energy contract, will serve his term in the Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola. A spokeswoman for the Federal Bureau of Prisons said Barr;, 63, checked in shortly after noon at the minimum-security prison, located on the grounds of the Pensacola Naval Air Station. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Palin plays to conservative base in Florida rallies Oct 8, 2008
From Jacksonville in the northeast to Pensacola in the Panhandle, the fiery crowds gathered to jeer at any hint of liberalism, boo loudly at the mere mention of Senator Barack Obama's name and heckle the traveling press corps (at a rally in Clearwater, one man hurled a racial epithet at a television cameraman) ... That Palin campaigned there in Republican strongholds like Pensacola suggests an effort to increase turnout among the party's base ... "Higher taxes and bigger government and activist... (International Herald Tribune)
Palin's visit draws big crowds, funding Oct 8, 2008
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's visit to Jacksonville on Tuesday boosted the GOP coffers by an estimated $1 million and had Democrats chasing her to Pensacola with a critical television ad ... A 30-second advertisement titled "Floridans Hurting" was released to Northwest Florida television stations about the time Palin's plane was landing in Pensacola for the second of three campaign stops Tuesday. (Florida Times-Union)
Palin warns Florida voters of "rough" campaigning Oct 7, 2008
On Tuesday, she heads to Jacksonville and then cuts across the northwestern Panhandle for an event in Pensacola. "The Palin visit is an indicator of where McCain needs to do well. He needs to do well in the Tampa Bay region. He needs to do well in the Panhandle region and he needs to do well in southwest Florida," said Miller. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Palin wows supporters Oct 7, 2008
Palin is slated to headline rallies today in Jacksonville and Pensacola. Palin launched her Ayers offensive during the weekend. (The Palm Beach Post)
GOP to question Obama's donations Oct 6, 2008
Today, she will begin a two-day tour of Florida extending from Naples in the south to Pensacola in the panhandle. North Carolina and Pennsylvania are next. (Boston Globe)
Palin campaigns in Florida this week Oct 6, 2008
She also will lead a rally at The Jacksonville Landing on Tuesday morning, then travel to speak later in the day at the Pensacola Civic Center. Florida is a critical battleground state with 27 electoral votes up for grabs. (Florida Today)
