Poll: People still favor electing school superintendent

According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 481 likely Escambia County voters, the majority (57.6 percent)  oppose the idea of the local school board appointing…

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Manufacturer wants to invest $100 million at Port of Pensacola

Next week, FloridaWest is presenting to Pensacola City Council a proposal to lease Port Warehouse #9 and #10 and approximately 6.5 acres of adjacent undeveloped…

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Escambia School District has 224 fewer teachers than under Paul

In School Superintendent Jim Paul’s year, the Escambia County School District had 40,924 students and 2,974 total teachers – see Teachers 2008-09. The overall ratio of…

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PBA endorses Bender

From Robert Bender Campaign: Today, the NW Chapter of the Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) endorsed Republican Robert Bender for County Commission (District 4). “The…

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Humane Society PAC endorses Gaetz

From Matt Gaetz Campaign: The Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) yesterday endorsed Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) in his re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives….

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Myers endorses Robinson for mayor

From Pensacola City Councilwoman Sherri Myers: I am honored to announce my enthusiastic and unequivocal support for Grover Robinson for Mayor of the City of…

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Downtown Pensacola had a parking plan once upon a time

On Monday, Drew Buchanan, who is running for mayor, announced his plans for downtown parking. The current mayor has had a plan for downtown parking…

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Buchanan offers downtown parking solution

From Drew Buchanan campaign: Pensacola mayoral candidate Drew Buchanan on Monday announced that as mayor, he will work with the city council to make street…

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Students fight for early voting on campuses

By Sammi Sontag INWEEKLY… Six University of Florida students, backed by the League of Women Voters of Florida and The Andrew Goodman Foundation, have filed…

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Previous Medical Examiner had a problem, too

While she is waiting to hear if Gov. Rick Scott will reappoint her, District One Medical Dr. Andrea Minyard is dealing with an audit that…

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Bruce Beach clean-up planned for July 18

From Ann Hill for City Council District 6 Campaign” DETAILS: Ann Hill, candidate for City Council, is partnering with Keep Pensacola Beautiful, The Tanyard Neighborhood…

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Jim Paul was a better superintendent than Malcolm Thomas

In his last full year in office (2007-08), School Superintendent Jim Paul had 20 ‘A’ schools. Of his 34 elementary schools, 19 were ‘A’ or…

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PenAir will consolidate downtown locations at SCI Tower

Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) announced it will consolidate its existing Palafox and Gregory locations will consolidate into Studer Community Institute Tower in…

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IHMC scientist 2018 recipient of the Young Scientist/Medical Doctor Award

IHMC Research Scientist Dawn Kernagis is the 2018 recipient of the Young Scientist/Medical Doctor Award that is presented annually by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical…

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Wisteria Tavern to relocate

Wisteria Tavern plans to relocate to a “property with more favorable zoning,” according to Facebook post by owner Terry Abbott. The historic East Hill neighborhood…

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City District 2 Town Hall, July 17

Councilman Sherri Myers is hosting a town hall meeting focused on issues of importance to the residents of Camelot, Dunmire Woods and Creighton Heights communities….

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Right to Life group endorses Gaetz

From the Matt Gaetz campaign: The Florida Right to Life Committee yesterday endorsed U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) in his re-election to U.S. House of…

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Race to Top did not work, Brownsville, Warrington schools continue to fail

In 2011, the Escambia County School District was awarded an $8.3 million Race to the Top grant. The district was one of 35 in the…

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Jefferson Parrish plan completed but not released

by Sammi Sontag INWEEKLY… Last week, Scott Lagueux, director of waterfront planning for Moffatt & Nichol, said at the Port of Pensacola visioning public forums…

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Money flows in GOP Attorney General race

By Jim Turner, THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE — Former Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Ashley Moody continues to post six-figure contribution totals, while her…

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