Pensacola Speaks returns at 5 pm today: Pot farms, casinos, D.C. political intrigue and Pensacon up for discussion

Pensacola Speaks returns to WCOA 1370 AM after a six-year hiatus. The original popular talk show on WCOA began in 1960, and featured many well…

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Youtube: Selma to Montgomery

At yesterday’s Escambia Democratic Womens Club event, this Youtube video of “Bloody Sunday” was shown. It is a vignette from the documentary “Eyes on the…

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IN Rising Star appointed by Gov. Rick Scott

From the Governor’s office: Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Drew Hardgrave to the Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County. Hardgrave, 31, of…

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Commissioner Barry’s initiative started – Operation Night Light

Press Release: The Operation Night Light Project has begun in the Ensley Redevelopment District. The resolution was adopted by County Commissioners in 2014. The purpose…

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DOH wants another hearing on Charlotte’s Web rules

By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The Florida Department of Health will hold another hearing to clear up confusion about a proposed medical…

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WSRE Documentary Premier: ‘IMPACT 100: Changing Lives, Strengthening Communities’

IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area is pleased to announce the television premier of “IMPACT 100: Changing Lives, Strengthening Communities,” on WSRE TV, Thursday, February 26,…

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Pensacola Speaks returns Feb. 23

We’ve completed negotiations with Cumulus to bring back Pensacola Speaks on weekday afternoons from 5-6 p.m. on WCOA 1370 AM. My first show will be…

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Century Business Challenge moving forward, workshops planned in March and April

The University of West Florida Haas Center and the Florida SBDC at UWF have set dates for orientation and workshops for the upcoming Century Business…

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Dash through the Past Run/Walk Scavenger Hunt, March 7

The Florida Public Archaeology Network and UWF Historic Trust will host Dash Through the Past, a run/walk scavenger hunt race in downtown Pensacola in celebration…

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News Talk 1370 WCOA hosts morning town hall, Feb. 27

On Friday, Feb. 27, News Talk 1370 WCOA will host a town hall meeting focusing on diversity, race and crime in our community. This town…

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New weekend feature on the blog

Starting this weekend, we will repost some of the best articles from past years that were published in our newspaper and on this blog. The…

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Miller not giving VA budget a free pass

U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald testified Wednesday before the U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee, which is chaired by our Congressman Jeff Miller. Miller made…

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On John Batchelor Show tonight, 8:45 pm

I’ve been invited to be a guest on The John Bachelor Show, which broadcast nationwide from WABC in New York City. His guest co-host will…

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Freezing weather in Pensacola tomorrow

The Escambia County Public Information Office warns that freezing temps are expected Thursday night. With temperatures expected to drop below freezing this week, Escambia County…

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The Fish House releases its Pensacon commercial

Great Southern Restaurant Group has released its Pensacon commercial:

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Levin family donates $1 million for new downtown YMCA

The YMCA of Northwest Florida announced this morning that the Levin family has made a $1 million gift to support the construction of its new…

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City of Pensacola has homeless programs waiting for action

The city of Pensacola paid consultant Robert Marbut $30,000 to facilitate its Task Force on Improving Human Services and develop a set of recommendations on…

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Cracking down on homeless points out need for comprehensive policies

Over the weekend, law enforcement shutdown several homeless camps in Escambia County. Property owners wanted them off their property, according to deputies. Nathan Monk, a…

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Homes damaged in April floods still waiting for help

On Friday, Feb. 6, Mollye Barrows of Pensacola Today, WUWF News Director Sandra Everhart and I toured Shantytown, Attucks Court, Tanyard, Warrington and Brownsville with…

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Has Big Pharma derailed Charlotte’s Web regs

That is the question that one concerned parent asked me yesterday. This time last year our newspaper and thousands of parents with kids battling severe…

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