Podcast: Property insurance changes head to DeSantis

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With property insurance described as a “hidden tax” on homeowners, the Florida House on Wednesday…

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FDOT: Ninth Avenue Bridge Replacement concludes

Chipley, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed a $4.3 million project on Ninth Avenue (State Road (S.R.) 289) over Carpenters Creek….

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Podcast: Broadband rebid

NorthEscambia.com reports Escambia County is resoliciting bids for a company to high-speed internet to North Escambia businesses and homes. The Board of County Commissioners had…

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Lawmakers deal with attorney fees, not salaries of insurance CEOs

Insurance Proposals Could Bring Big Changes By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With a special legislative session poised to start, the…

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IP hands out $63K

International Paper’s Pensacola Mill Awards $63,000 in Grants to Support 21 Local Non-Profit Projects PENSACOLA, FLORIDA (Dec. 8, 2022) – International Paper’s Pensacola Mill has…

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More townhouses coming to west Pensacola

Homebuilder aDoor Development has submitted plans to the city of Pensacola for 32 units to be built on the site of an old warehouse at…

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Higher electric set to come in January

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — State regulators Tuesday approved utility costs that will translate to higher electric bills in January…

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Major insurance issues teed up for Special Session

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With Florida’s property-insurance system in turmoil, state lawmakers could be poised to take major steps…

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East Hill Holiday Market today, 2-5 p.m. [podcast]

East Hill Neighborhood Association hosts its first-ever East Hill Makers Market Holiday Edition today from 2-5 p.m. in Cordova Square at the corner of East…

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Pensacola International Airport moves up in ranking

Right on the heels of a busy Thanksgiving travel week, Pensacola International Airport continues to see strong passenger demand, pushing PNS to new levels among the…

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Corral them scooters

The City of Pensacola’s Shared Micromobility Pilot Program will require all shared e-scooter users who are ending trips in the downtown core to park in designated e-scooter…

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North Escambia County getting high-speed internet

Yesterday, the Escambia County Commission voted 4-1 voted to approve a plan to partner with Escambia River Electric Cooperative (EREC) to bring high-speed fiber internet…

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Pensacola makes Best Cities for Remote Workers list

RentCafe decided to help remote workers choose their new location wisely by analyzing 150 U.S. cities based on 19 relevant metrics like the cost of…

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Talking Points on proposed housing on old Baptist campus

Mayor Grover Robinson mentioned this on Monday. Jennifer Grove, Vice President, External Relation: “Baptist has selected The Paces Foundation/Soho Housing Partners to transform a portion of…

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Palafox Market adding Wednesday evenings

The ever-popular Palafox Market is offering the public something entirely new for the holidays. For the first time in its 15-year history, the year-round Saturday…

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ECUA elects board

The ECUA held its Organizational Board Meeting for 2022-2023 on Tuesday, November 15. Ms. Lois Benson and Mr. Dale Perkins, re-elected to their district seats,…

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PNS Expecting Busy Thanksgiving Week

Advises Travelers to Arrive Early, Pack Patience Nov 17, 2022 (Pensacola, Fla.) – Pensacola International Airport officials are advising passengers traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday…

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Podcast: Broxson ready to tackle soaring insurance rates

On WCOA, State Senator Doug Broxson discussed being the new chairman of the powerful Appropriations Committee and tackling insurance premiums. Sen. Broxson said, “The impact…

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Podcast: HCA Florida West Hospital gets an ‘A’

HCA Florida West Hospital received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates HCA Florida West Hospital’s achievements in protecting…

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PNJ print shrinks even more

The Wednesday print edition of the Pensacola News Journal is only 24 page: four sections – Fron/Local, National, Table and Sports that are six pages…

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