Good news from Rick’s Blog, Aug. 28

On the sunny side of the greater Pensacola area: UWF named to ‘8 Awesome Schools You Never Knew Existed’ list CollegeTown.com ranked the University of…

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Good news from Inweekly, Aug. 28

Feeling Festive Our annual guide to the Fall Festival Season. Use Inweekly to make a plan for the fall and follow the plan.  Read more. Man…

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Good news from city hall, Aug. 28

Late yesterday afternoon, the mayor’s office sent out its digital “Upwords” newsletter. City government had some wins: During the first quarter of 2015, Pensacola International…

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‘Rock Show Tonight’ debuts this fall

Jimothy Raggs, inventor of the Members Only jacket, hosts ‘Rock Show Tonight‘ this fall. Stay tuned for more info. Until then, check out this video.

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GlowRage coming to UWF campus Sept. 6

GlowRage is coming home to Pensacola to perform a charity event in conjunction with the University of West Florida’s ATΩ fraternity. The event will be…

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Podcast: More on Ashley Madison blackmail scam

Fred Touchette of AppRiver came on “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday to talk about a blackmail scam tied to the Ashley Madison website.

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Motown featured at Gulf Coast Summer Fest 2015

Press release: Labor Day signifies the end of the summer season, and event planners in Pensacola are celebrating in style and song over the long…

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Podcast: The Beacon, Pensacola’s Emergency Shelter for Women and Children

Nathan Monk came on “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday to discuss The Beacon – Pensacola’s Only Emergency Shelter for Women and Children. Check out the Facebook page.

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Pot industry pitches: From ‘Stinky Purple’ to ‘Dry Mango Swirls’

BY DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Armored cars ferrying pounds of pot products — with names like “Stinky Purple” — from Pensacola to…

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UWF Foundation announces $100,000 endowment from Partnership for Public Health

Press release: Partnership for Public Health, Inc. – a non-profit corporation with a mission to support local organizations interested in improving public health – recently…

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Florida Public Relations Association board installed

The Pensacola Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) has installed its 2015-2016 board of directors. The new officers include: president, Carmela Cook, Baptist…

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United Way honors Community partners

Press Release: On August 27, more than 250 United Way supporters and partners joined United Way of Escambia County at First Baptist Church of Pensacola…

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Florida Senate unveils last-ditch Congressional map

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A key state senator floated a last-ditch effort Thursday to strike a compromise with the House on…

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Muddy, Murky Mess of Maritime Leases

The Community Maritime Park Associates Board of Directors on Wednesday passed leases for parcels 3, 6 and 9 that contained the 24 changes that Mayor…

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Pensacola’s Annual Bon Fest to celebrate Japanese traditions and culture

The authentic Japanese summer festival features Matsuriza from Epcot’s Taiko Drummers WHAT: Bon Fest Pensacola presents Bon Odori 2015 WHEN: Saturday, August 29, 12 p.m….

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PSC Warrington campus gets new leadership

Following a national search, Pensacola State College’s Director of Nursing Dusti Sluder has been selected as the Dean of the Warrington Campus, PSC President Edward…

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Judge expected to leave bench amid charges

A Northwest Florida circuit judge facing allegations of improper conduct appears likely to retire because of a disability, according to documents released Thursday by the…

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AppRiver warns of Ashley Madison blackmail scam

AppRiver, based in Gulf Breeze, is a worldwide leader in email and Web security. Their team has discovered a new scam tied to the dating…

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Viewpoint: Remember Alison Parker and Adam Ward, not the killer

By Glenn Mollette WDBJ-TV Virginia television reporters Alison Parker and Adam Ward were executed while doing their jobs. They were good people who were successful…

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Florida Education Board approves record funding request

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The State Board of Education decided Wednesday to once again ask lawmakers for record per-student funding for…

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