Trump endorses Gaetz

From Matt Gaetz Campaign: Pensacola, FL – President Donald J. Trump today endorsed Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) in his re-election to the U.S. House of…

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Candidates put own funds into campaigns

Candidates have begun to file their latest campaign finance reports, which cover June 23-July 6. District 3 school board candidates Lee Hansen and Laura Dortch…

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The News Service has: Five Questions for Frank White

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida… TALLAHASSEE — State Rep. Frank White, a Republican from Pensacola, decided to seek the statewide Cabinet position…

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Pensacola TaxWatch Group needed

In 2007, business leaders and citizens formed Escambia TaxWatch to review county expenditures and propose cuts to reduce ad valorem taxes. The county budget from…

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Hayward wants to spend another $21M of LOST before he leaves

Mayor Ashton Hayward is proposing $21,244,400 of Local Option Sales Tax spending  for FY 2019. Council Chambers Renovations          375,000 Fire Equipment, Vehicles (3)         …

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School District administrators among highest paid in Florida

While school grades have been declining in the Escambia County School District, district administrators are some of the highest paid in the state of Florida,…

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Hayward proposes largest budget in city history

Mayor Ashton Hayward has posted on the city’s website his proposed operating budget for FY 2019. It is the largest budget in the city’s history,…

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After the Blues, find red-hot deals at the Big Summer Book Sale

It’s hot out there. Whether you’re recovering from the Blue Angels airshow this weekend or skipped the beach crowds altogether, there’s a surefire way to…

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Candidates start your engines: First overseas ballots in mail July 14

The first ballots of Florida’s Aug. 28 primary election need to be in the mail by Saturday, according to deadlines announced Thursday by the state…

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Florida Retail Federation endorses Bydlak

From the Rebekah Bydlak campaign: The Florida Retail Federation (FRF) PAC today announced its endorsement of Rebekah Bydlak for the Florida House. Bydlak, a Republican,…

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Americans with Disabilities champions

The Center for Independent Living Disability Resource Center today held its 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Awards and Volunteer Recognition Banquet. In…

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Cao-Nugyen receives Joe Oldmixon Service Award

The Center for Independent Living Disability Resource Center today held its 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Awards and Volunteer Recognition Banquet. Dr….

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Incoa proposal has job incentives

FloridaWest CEO Scott Luth passed on this info on the job creation incentives for Incoa: Qualified Target Industry Performance Based Grant – High Impact Sector…

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Buchanan comes out in favor of Port proposal

Mayoral candidate Drew Buchanan didn’t hesitate to issue a statement in favor of the Incoa proposal for the Port of Pensacola, which will be presented…

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Thomas only tracks when numbers are good

School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas used to track on his webpage the improvement of school grades for the elementary and middle schools in his district –…

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St. Pete Poll: White leads Moody, 26-19

The latest poll by St. Pete Polls for the Attorney General GOP primary has State Rep. Frank White of Pensacola leading Circuit Judge Ashley Moody…

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New construction showing up in city property valuations

According to the latest estimates from Property Appraiser Chris Jones,  property valuations in the city of Pensacola have increased $234 million (6.9 percent) over last…

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Pensacola Association of Realtors recommends Doidge

From the Kendrick Doidge Campaign:… Kendrick Doidge Receives Recommendation from Pensacola Association of Realtors    Kendrick Doidge has received the Pensacola Association of Realtors Recommendation…

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No FOP agreements on July council agenda

On June 22, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward announced he had reached tentative agreements concerning future compensation and benefits with the Police Officer, Sergeant, and Lieutenant…

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Jackson announces candidacy for sheriff

Heath Jackson, a sergeant with the Escambia County, Fla. sheriff’s office,  has announced his candidacy for sheriff of Escambia County, Ala. This will be third…

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