Round 2: Battle over Corporate Incentives (or Welfare) begins Mar 7

Gov. Rick Scott is asking the Florida Legislature $85 million for incentives that Enterprise Florida can use to lure more jobs to Florida. When it…

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Hart named Enterprise Florida CEO

Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) Board of Directors today unanimously approved the hiring of Chris Hart IV as the new President & CEO of Enterprise Florida…

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Gulf Power seeks to block input on $106.8M rate hike

Gulf Power is asking state regulators to block the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy from intervening in a case about the utility’s proposal to raise…

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Levin Papantonio honored for Environmental litigation

The Law Firm of Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty, & Proctor has won the Special Litigation (Environmental) category in the 2016 Elite Trial Lawyers recognition…

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Judges block workers’ comp rate hike, new OT regs

Last week, a federal judge stopped implementation of an an Obama administration rule concerning overtime pay that was to go into effect on Dec. 1….

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Architectural Review Board approves Early Learning play area

The City of Pensacola ARB voted 5-1 to allow Bodacious Brew Thru to have an Early Learning play area. This fits the Studers’ goal for…

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Speak out if you want Gulf Coast Rail Service restored

Senator Bill Nelson is asking the public to send in emails on their positions regarding the restoration of the Gulf Coast Rail Service, a passenger…

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Studers to master develop ECUA site, dealing with Pensacola ‘powder keg’ [podcast]

Quint Studer says low wages and poor education have created a “powder keg” on the west side of Pensacola. He wants to see more smart…

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Studer to take calls on ‘Pensacola Speaks’

Quint Studer will be my guest today at 5:10 p.m.on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks.” We will discuss his upcoming PNJ column that focuses…

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Escambia County discusses how to regulate reefer madness

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioner discussed this morning its positions on how the Florida Legislature should implement medical marijuana. The Committee of the…

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The future of medical pot dispensaries here

The Escambia Board of County Commissioners meets tonight. The board will consider the establishment of a lobbying position for the medical marijuana implementation, as follows:…

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Grover Robinson likes idea of buying SunPasses for citizens [podcast]

One of the most talked about county decisions has been to completely automate the tollbooths on Pensacola Beach. Beginning Feb. 1, beach visitors must have…

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West Florida Healthcare names Ironman new CEO

West Florida Healthcare, an affiliate of HCA, announced this morning the appointment of Carlton Ulmer to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer effective…

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Gulf Coast Chorale’s ‘That’s Christmas to Me, ‘ Dec. 2

Pensacola, Fla.: On December 2nd you can get your Christmas spirit in high gear at the Gulf Coast Chorale’s performance of ‘That’s Christmas to Me.’…

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Automation and Production Technology Academy open house, Nov 15

FloridaWest EDA is teaming up with the Escambia School District and Pensacola High School to host an open house at their Automation and Production Technology…

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For Pensacola City Council: Oil prices predicted to drop

The Hayward Administration has been betting on crude oil prices going up by next summer in hopes of being able to collect on receivables owed…

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Commissioner Robinson pushed BCC to help fund Downtown Lights

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners approved on Nov. 3 Commissioner Grover Robinson’s recommendation to all allocate $45,000, from his discretionary money, for the…

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‘Season Their Holidays’ with Island Spirit, Dec 3

Pensacola, Fla. – Looking for a unique winter wonderland this holiday season without the frigid temperatures? Pensacola Beach, with its sugary-white sand, offers guests a…

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Breaking news: Ever’man announces plans for second location

Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe announced today that it has plans for a second location on Pensacola’s north side. The co-op’s Board of Directors has…

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Terhaar asks for $30K for Pelican Drop 2.0

Pensacola City Councilman Andy Terhaar has proposed a supplementary budget resolution for the City to contribute $30,000 for the Pelican Drop, the downtown Pensacola’s annual…

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