CareerSource Escarosa and Pensacola State College are partnering once again to host the area’s largest job fair, featuring over 50 area employers – all hiring for multiple openings. The Worlds of Possibilities…
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‘Preserve the Character of East Hill’ petition started
Teresa Hill has put together a “Preserve the Character of East Hill†petition that has already garnered over 1,400 signatures. She points out that East Hill has worked very hard to preserve…
Scott-Seminole agreement makes special session unnecessary
SCOTT, TRIBE REACH DEAL ON GAMBLING MONEY By Dara Kam, Jim Saunders THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE — As legislative leaders hold behind-the-scenes talks about revamping the gambling industry, Gov. Rick…
Connally named Southern Co. vp
Southern Company, parent company of Gulf Power, announced three promotions this week. Stan Connally, Jr., the chairman, president and CEO of Gulf Power, has been named executive vice president of operations for…
GE Renewables wants to expand in Foreign Trade Zone authority in Pensacola
This could be good news for the Port of Pensacola. GE Renewables North America, LLC (GE Renewables) submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Board for…
Hatchery Headache: It does not comply with city code or comp plan
The City of Pensacola and Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission may have bigger issues with their fish hatchery than the standing of the citizens who sued to stop the construction on…
Broxson asks toll not be raised on Garcon Point Bridge
In letter to Warren Bloom, trustee for the Garcon Point Bridge bondholder, State Sen. Doug Broxson explained why a proposed deal to turn over the bridge to Florida Turnpike System fell apart…
UWF to host Argo Alumni Stories event
The University of West Florida Center for Entrepreneurship, Student Government Association and Alumni Association will host the Argo Alumni Stories event on Wednesday, April 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the UWF…
Perdido Key named most underrated small town in America
The Active Times on MSN.com listed Perdido Key at the top of its “40 Most Underrated Small Towns in America.†Perdido Key was spotlighted for its “nice weather, pristine beaches and water,…
Florida TaxWatch includes Pensacola airport project in “Turkey” report
Every year, Florida TaxWatch issues a report on the items the state budget that it considers “turkeys”-appropriations included without being fully scrutinized and subjected to the budget committee process or that circumvented…
IHMC Open House marks National Robotics Week
IHMC will have a family friendly open house on Friday, April 13, in celebration of National Robotics Week. People will be able to tour IHMC’s Levin Center and robotics lab to watch…
1 Million Cups series comes to Pensacola
The Kauffman Foundation is bringing 1 Million Cups to Pensacola. The entrepreneurial networking program is based on the notion that entrepreneurs across America can connect and discover solutions over a million cups…