Gulf Power rate hike approved

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A settlement that will lead to rate increases for customers of Gulf Power in Northwest Florida was…

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Finalists announced for 2017 Innovation Awards

From a local aquaculturist raising oysters in floating cages to a father and daughter who have competing machine learning applications, the 12 companies selected as…

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Senate looks to add more medical pot licenses

By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA With the bill sponsor saying it “faithfully” carries out a constitutional amendment that voters passed in November,…

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International Paper resumes full operations in Cantonment

International Paper’s Pensacola Mill has successfully resumed full operations following a digester incident that occurred on January 22, according to press release from the company….

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Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council hosts courageous teacher

The Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council will host a recipient of the U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award April 1 –…

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EOC activated

Escambia County has activated the Emergency Operations Center at a Level 2, or partial activation, due to the severe weather threat in the area. In…

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League of Women Voters: ‘Economics of Immigration’

“The Economics of Immigration” Who: League of Women Voters of the Pensacola Bay Area What: The Economics of Immigration When: Saturday, April 8 Coffee 10:15…

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Need proof that we have a domestic violence problem?

Last week, I reported that Escambia County leads the state in its per capita rate of domestic violence crimes and near the top for forcible…

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Hearing on Gulf Power rate hike continues Tuesday

On Tuesday, April 4, 2017, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will continue its hearing on Gulf Power Company’s (Gulf) rate request to consider a…

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Quint Studer on how ego and fear can hold back an organization [podcast]

In his upcoming column for the Pensacola News Journal, Quint Studer discusses common barriers to hurt companies, non-profits and governments from implementing best practices.

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Five PSC students named to 2017 All-Florida Academic Team

Today, the Florida Department of Education announced that 16 Panhandle college students from the Florida College System have been named to the 2017 All-Florida Academic…

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Daily News publishes top 10 colleges for underage drinking arrests

The Daily News of Fort Walton Beach has compiled the list of the top 10 colleges with the highest number of underage drinking arrests so…

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It is rocket science

UWF to host astrophysicist for distinguished lecture The University of West Florida Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering will host astrophysicist Dr. Nadine Barlow…

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Universities rally for critical student success and research initiatives

Joined by police chiefs, mental health counselors, medical school deans, and student leaders, the Board of Governors and presidents from all 12 of Florida’s public…

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Temple Beth El screens ‘Persona Non Grate’ tomorrow

The public is invited to join the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami, Temple Beth El, the Pensacola Jewish Federation and the Japan-America Society of Northwest…

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Escambia County leads state in domestic violence rate, third in forcible sex crime rate

According to Florida Department of Health, Escambia County leads the state of Florida when it comes to domestic violence. The rate for domestic violence per…

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Gwen Graham: ‘This state is in desperate need of leadership that just cares’ [podcast]

Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham believes Florida is ready for a change. The daughter of former U.S. Senator and Governor Bob Graham visited our office last…

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Senate bill has Mayor Hayward competing for Triumph dollars like everyone else

Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development unanimously approved (8-0) to SB 364, Senator Doug Broxson’s bill addressing $300-million BBP settlement…

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Gaetz fight to not surrender on Obamacare gains momentum

On Monday, Congressman Matt Gaetz appeared to be one of the few voice pushing for Republicans not to give up on their campaign promise to…

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Scott takes aim at Corcoran

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Gov. Rick Scott on Monday upped his personal battle with House Speaker Richard Corcoran about the future…

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