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Inweekly 7/30: Summer’s End, Argodillo, Hofberger Standoff

Why is an anonymous account grilling UWF? Why is a commissioner holding the county budget hostage over $211K? This week’s Inweekly, unpacked

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Kohler vs. Dorsey: Round 2

Round 2: Kohler touts his record, Dorsey demands change: District 2 rivals clash over roads, budget & the Childers lawsuit ahead of Aug. 18 primary.

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UWF Basketball Includes Naval Academy, USA and Pensacola Christian (#$?)

UWF Basketball plays Navy, USA and Pensacola Christian (#$?)

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Pensacola Police Chief Hits Five-Month Mark: What’s Next

Chief Winstrom: The July 5 shooting case is headed to court — plus what surprised him most in his first 5 months leading PPD

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From Capitol Hill to the Gridiron

UWF’s Lumpy DeWeese interned in Congress this summer, met Saban and Gingrich, and now he’s back preparing for the Argonauts’ first D1 football season.

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What’s It Like to Hoist National Championship Trophy?

Pensacola FC just won its first men’s national title in extra time — owner Justin Witkin on the win, the celebration & what’s next

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Kindergarten Readiness: An Impossible But Worthy Goal

Florida wants all kids kindergarten-ready by 2030. Is the goal realistic? Escambia just dropped from 49.5% to 36% ready in one year. Bright Beginnings may help.

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My First Week as Pensacola State College President

The chances of me being chosen as the next president of Pensacola State College are only slightly worse than the New Orleans Pelicans winning the…

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County Commission District 2: Kohler vs. Dorsey

Kohler vs. Dorsey: same Chamber questions, very different answers on property tax reform, LOST and the Bay Center’s future. See where they split

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Rising Star Continues to Rise

Business GrayRobinson Names Joseph Passeretti Managing Shareholder of Pensacola Office GrayRobinson has appointed Joseph A. Passeretti, B.C.S., as managing shareholder of its Pensacola office, the…

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Could 14th Ave. and Gregory St. Get a Traffic Light?

Deadly Pensacola intersection may finally get a traffic light. City Administrator reveals timeline + safety fixes coming before signal decision.

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My Application for Pensacola State College President

Bachelor’s degree? Check. Tallahassee know-how? Not quite. I may throw my hat in the ring for PSC president, and you should, too.

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Public Invited to Pensacola FC Championship Celebration

Pensacola’s semi-professional soccer team, Pensacola FC, celebrates its national championship from 5 to 7 p.m. at Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter

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Jason Libbert Named Pensacola Sports President and CEO

After 12 years building Pensacola Sports’ events, Jason Libbert’s back—this time as President & CEO. He takes the reins from the legendary Ray Palmer.

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Pensacola Millennials: 62% Own Homes

Pensacola Millennials are buying homes faster than almost anywhere else in America, while local renters are shrinking. How does this jibe with your experiences?

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Rodríguez Brings “Crime, Cost, Corruption” Campaign to Pensacola

He calls the AG “the root of” corruption in Tallahassee. Democrat José Javier Rodríguez brings his “Crime, Cost, Corruption” campaign to Pensacola

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Cowboy Mouth’s Fred LeBlanc Returns to Vinyl Aug. 1

Cowboy Mouth’s Fred LeBlanc talks Jazz Fest, aging like the Stones, and his new song “Me and Jim Beam” ahead of his Aug. 1 Pensacola show.

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Next Pensacola State President Only Needs Bachelor’s

Eight days left to apply. No higher-ed experience required. PSC’s presidential search has a curious pattern—and it points somewhere specific. Another rigged hiring?

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Conversations with Mayoral Candidates

Pensacola mayoral race heats up: Reeves, Trawick, Williams, Shorter & Brown talk curfews, affordability & jobs. Hill declines interview.

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Zam’s Bowls + Burritos Opens in Pensacola

Aussie doctor Sam Prince picked Pensacola for the first U.S. Zam’s Bowls + Burritos — and its “Plate 4 Plate” program has already funded 108M meals.

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