‘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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Inaugural Bueno IHMC Medical Conference tomorrow

The inaugural Bueno IHMC Medical Conference will be held tomorrow. Dr. Raphael Bueno is the sitting Fred G. Levin Distinguished Chair in Thoracic Surgery and…

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AppRiver acquires Roaring Penguin

AppRiver, LLC, yesterday announced that it has acquired Roaring Penguin Software, Inc., an Ottawa-based email security firm. The move that will bolster AppRiver’s footprint in…

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Community input period extended for CRA design criteria

The City of Pensacola Community Redevelopment Agency has extended the Community Input period for the draft Urban Design Standards Overlay to include additional Public Input…

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Gulf Power lowers bills

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to quick reductions in monthly electric bills, state regulators Monday approved a plan that…

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UWF Center for Cybersecurity partners with Florida Agency for State Technology

The University of West Florida (UWF) Center for Cybersecurity is partnering with the Florida Agency for State Technology (AST) to provide cutting-edge cybersecurity education and…

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Pensacola makes semi-finals of Strongest Town Contest

Pensacola easily outpolled Twin Falls, ID in the Elite Eight round of the Strongest Town Contest. Some of the races this round were extremely close….

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Another signal more VTMAE jobs coming to Pensacola

Last week, I wrote Gov. Rick Scott was giving the Triumph Gulf Coast signals he wants the board to help the City of Pensacola add…

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Pensacola stores escape Winn Dixie closures

Southeastern Grocers, parent company of Winn-Dixie, announced yesterday that it will close 94 underperforming supermarkets in seven southern states as part of restructuring plan. “This…

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County and Sheriff have budget agreement

County Administrator Jack Brown and Sheriff David Morgan have offered a mediation agreement to the Escambia Board of County Commissioners: 1. The first year, the…

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