PS podcast: Rusty Branch on Gulf Coast Enterprises and LeaP

I had senior moment and introduced Rusty Branch as Rusty Wells, but he recovered nicely. We talked about Gulf Coast Enterprises, the largest private employer…

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PS: Rep. Clay Ingram gives latest updates on the Florida House

The Florida Legislature is shaping the 2016 state budget. Rep. Clay Ingram will call in to share the latest developments. Pensacola Speaks airs on News…

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PS podcast: Nathan Monk on panhandling and homeless programs

On Pensacola Speaks, we discussed with Nathan Monk the city and county panhandling ordinances, programs that can help the homeless, and the pilot shelter that…

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Walk to Cure Arthritis set for May 9

The 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis is happening on Saturday May 9th, at the Community Maritime Park. The goal is $22,5000. Our Walk to Cure…

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PS Today: Guns in schools, panhandling and homelessness

Escambia County School Board member Patty Hightower will come on the show @ 5:05 to talk about the House bill passed by committee (HB 19)…

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PS podcasts: Lumon May on new county jail and SYSA

On Pensacola Speaks on News Talk 1370 WCOA, Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May talked Friday afternoon about the new county jail and his work in…

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The Choral Society of Pensacola Presents ‘Viva Mozart!’

The Choral Society of Pensacola concludes its 2014-15 Season with a concert titled “Viva Mozart!” This evening of music celebrating the genius of Wolfgang Amadeus…

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Inweekly 2009: The Domestic Violence Epidemic

Sue Hand, director of the Northwest Florida Favor House, shared with me in early 2009 that one in four women in Escambia and Santa Rosa…

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Mobile Aerofest honors veterans next weekend

Mobile Aerofest has announced a number of activities that will bring the veteran and civilian communities together as part of Aerofest EXPO, that will be…

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Inweekly March 2005: Remembering when Pensacola had a huge film festival

Over the years, Pensacola has attempted several festivals–Springfest, First Night, Beulah Fest, Grace Fest, Hawkshaw, Deluna Fest, just to name a few. One of my…

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PS today: Charlotte’s Web, City Council and New Jail

The slate of interviews on today’s Pensacola Speaks includes Tallahassee insider Ryan Wiggins on Charlotte’s Web, Pensacola City Councilman Charles Bare on the surprises at…

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Manna and Winn Dixie team up

MANNA Food Pantries is teaming up with Winn-Dixie for a four week in-store Community Donation Program to raise funds and awareness for the hungry in…

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Child dies while state wrangles with Charlotte’s Web rules

On March 4, a 10-year-old boy died. Isaac had been battling severe seizures for years. His parents, Ben and Emily Carew, were part of the…

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Pensacola Speaks: Hovind guilty, find out how it went down

On Pensacola Speaks today, I will interview Chris Klotz, who represented Dr. Kent Hovind’s co-defendent Paul John Hansen. This morning, the jury in the federal…

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Advocate questions need to expand panhandling laws

Nathan Monk, a local advocate for the homeless, has concerns over the city of Pensacola considering stricter panhandling laws and only partially repealing the homeless…

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The science behind medical cannabis oil (Charlotte’s Web) discussed tonight

Realm of Caring Florida invites you to an educational lecture: “The Science behind medical cannabis oil” When: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 12 Where: Institute for…

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Askew named to Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame

The late Gov. Reubin Askew and civil-rights leaders Sallye B. Mathis and Edward Daniel Davis were named this week by Gov. Rick Scott as inductees…

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Tough Mudder may not return due to county alcohol restrictions

Santa Rosa Press Gazette is reporting that Santa Rosa County could lose its popular Tough Mudder event if alcohol sales aren’t allowed for its Sunday…

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Gillette and Barrows to lead public speaking workshop for women

Press release: John Maxwell-certified trainer Rachael Gillette and former WEAR-TV anchor Mollye Barrows know what it takes to speak before an audience with ease and…

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Pensacola Speaks: Sheriff David Morgan and Florida Water Advocates

On Pensacola Speaks this afternoon, Sheriff David Morgan will stop by the studio in the first half hour. Lee Killinger and Frank Bernardino of Florida…

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