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Andrade grills ACHA over Hope Florida deal

In the House Health Care Budget Committee meeting on April 9, State Representative Alex Andrade (R-Pensacola) engaged in a heated exchange with officials from the…

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Yenor says he resigned due to opposition ‘among small group within Florida’s Senate’

The University of West Florida (UWF) Board of Trustees Chairman Scott Yenor blamed his resignation yesterday on “opposition to my nomination among a group within…

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Daily Outtakes: Baptist, Bay Center, Attack on Unhoused

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves held his regular press conference yesterday, addressing several ongoing city projects and responding to a disturbing incident involving teenagers attacking an…

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Breaking: UWF Board chair Scott Yenor resigns

UPDATE:  Yenor Resignation Letter – here  Tallahassee sources have confirmed that Boise State professor Scott Yenor has resigned from the University of West Florida Board…

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Escambia County, Pensacola Habitat to Host Homebuyer Workshop April 12

Are you dreaming of homeownership but worried about affordability? Escambia County and Pensacola Habitat for Humanity are joining forces to host a free homebuyer workshop…

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Future UWF Board of Trustees must be Florida resident or alum

Florida’s House Education & Employment Committee passed an amended HB 1321, which Rep. Michelle Salzman filed to increase transparency and accountability in the state’s higher…

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‘A Good Fit for Growth’: Bill Mitchem on Beggs & Lane’s New Chapter

Pensacola’s oldest law firm, Beggs & Lane (est. 1883), will combine with the New Orleans-based law firm Phelps (est. 1853) effective May 1, 2025, creating…

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Questions Surround $10 Million Settlement Directed to Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida

Pensacola state lawmaker Alex Andrade has been tasked with investigating how $10 million ended up in a charity created by Governor DeSantis’s wife. DETAILS A…

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Daily Outtakes: Childers’ runaway payroll needs a DOGE review

A review of the Escambia County budgets revealed that County Clerk Pam Childers’ payroll—just Executive, Regular and Special Pay and Overtime—has increased $1.295 million since…

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Feeding the Gulf Coast receives $10K Fly Beyond grrant

The Wawa Foundation has awarded Feeding the Gulf Coast a $10,000 “Fly Beyond” grant for its Backpack program. Why this matters: “Wawa’s ongoing generous support…

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ECUA receives grant for Beach water main

The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) has received a $2 million state grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) through their Local Government…

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PSC Breaks Ground on New Aviation Maintenance Training Facility

Pensacola State College (PSC) marked another milestone on Monday with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new 34,000-square-foot Aviation Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Program facility at…

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Daily Outtakes: Childers halts funds to church-sponsored programs

In a surprising development at the April 3 Escambia County Commission meeting, County Clerk Pam Childers announced she would temporarily halt approvals for commissioner discretionary…

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Podcast: Capitol Conversations with Alex Andrade

Join me for an insightful interview with Florida State Representative Alex Andrade as they discuss the midpoint of the Florida legislative session. In this episode,…

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Hispanic GOP group endorses Donalds

The Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Florida (RNHA-FL) officially announced its endorsement of Congressman Byron Donalds at his Florida Governor campaign kickoff event in Bonita…

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