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UWF hosts panel discussion on Japan, Nov. 6
The University of West Florida will host an international outreach event titled, “Walk in America, Talk on Japan: We Are Tomodachi,†on Thursday, Nov. 6…
Studer Strategic Planning Workshop fills up
Two weeks is all it took for the Studer Institute’s strategic planning workshop to completely fill up. Partnering with four local organizations, the Studer Institute…
Foo Foo Fest: The Janet Knowles Memorial Jazz Gumbo, Nov. 17
An Evening with the DUKES of Dixieland Don’t miss this exciting event! The DUKES of Dixieland blow traditional jazz and Dixieland into the 21st Century,…
Navy Federal Credit Union create 5,000 more jobs in Escambia County
Gov. Rick Scott announced today that Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) will create 5,000 new jobs in Escambia County over then next 12 years. “Today’s…
Firefighters Union endorses Sherri Myers
Incumbent Sherri Myers has received the endorsement of the Pensacola Firefighters Union for the Pensacola City Council, District 2 seat. Myers issued the following statement:…
Before you vote for Attorney General, read this NYT article
The New York Times published today a story on the growing influence of corporate lobbyists over attorneys general – Lobbyists, Bearing Gifts, Pursue Attorneys General….
Coal Ash Stories Film Screening, Nov. 10
350 Pensacola hosts this screening of Coal Ash Stories, a compilation of four short documentary films focused on coal ash, public health concerns, and policy…
Hayward delivers ‘Skin in the Game’ stump speech
“How does your city?†asked Mayor Ashton Hayward when he opened his talk yesterday at the Escambia Federated Republican Women’s Club luncheon. It was a…
Commissioner investigated for creating hostile working environment
In some many ways, our community has become numb to ethical violations, poor behavior by elected officials and local government employees that would not be…
ATU Local endorses Deb Moore
The ATU Local 1395 Executive Board voted in support of endorsing Deb Moore (D) for County Commissioner in District 2. The leadership of ATU felt…
Bentina Terry named Pinnacle Award winner
850 Business Magazine has named Gulf Power VP Bentina Terry one of its 2014 Pinnacle Award winners. She is one of 10 women in our…
Florida has most disenfranchised voters
The Sentencing Project has released its report “Felony Disenfranchisement Facts and Statistics in relation to 2014 Midterm Elections.” An estimated 5.85 million Americans will be…