Hill proposes electing Secretary of State

Rep. Mike Hill, R-Pensacola Beach, on Tuesday proposed a constitutional amendment that would lead to the return of an elected secretary of state who would…

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Gaetz: EDATE extension a ‘heavy lift’

On “Pensacola Speaks” on News Talk 1370 WCOA, I asked State Senator Don Gaetz for his take on the whether the Florida Legislature will do…

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Focus on At-Risk students created jump in graduation rates

Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas told the daily newspaper that the district’s focus on its at-risk students was one of the factors that contributed…

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2015 Graduation rates jump up dramatically

The Florida Department of Education released its graduation rates for the 2014-15 school year. They showed a dramatic improvement for Escambia County in the rate…

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City Hall Food Truck program starts Thursday

The city of Pensacola announced today that food trucks will be parked at the corner of the City Hall parking lot at the intersection of…

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Original Divine Word permit expired Sept. 2014

In November, City Administrator Eric Olson compiled a timeline on the ground lease and radio tower construction in the Long Hollow Conservation District – Olson…

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Divine Word releases documents on radio tower

Inweekly made a public record request of the Divine Word Communications for documents related to its ground lease for a radio tower in the Long…

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Viewpoint: Grover on improving environment

A viewpoint by Escambia County Commission Chairman Grover Robinson: It’s 8:15 a.m. on the Saturday before Christmas at the Bayou Texar boat launch at the…

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Lowe’s now hiring for 150+ seasonal spots

CareerSource Escarosa has partnered with Pensacola State College to host a recruitment event for Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores on Thursday, Jan. 7 from 9 a.m….

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Bubba’s Sweet Spot to open soon

On News Talk 1370’s “Pensacola Speaks,” Quint Studer said that pro golfer Bubba Watson’s candy store, Bubba’s Sweet Spot,” will open in early 2016 in…

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Arsenic found in Wedgewood and Perdido ballparks

The Wedgewood/Rolling Hills/Olive Heights Homeowners Association has written the Environmental Protection Agency for help. A recent soil report indicates the Lewis Powell ballparks near the…

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City Hall 2015 highlights, lowlights

TOP FIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY-JUNE 2015: 1. Removal of the Confederate flag. 2. Opening of OHM Food Concessions at the Pensacola International…

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