Smokin’ in the Square today

Professional barbecue teams from around the U.S. gather to compete at the first barbecue contest locally to be sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society…

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International Woman of Courage will meet with Favor House, Pace Center and young area leaders

Tabassum Adnan, founder of the Kwendo Jirga (Sister’s Council) of Pakistan, was honored yesterday at the U.S. Department of State as a 2015 International Woman…

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Inweekly 2006: Pensacola Young Professionals launched

In 2006, the Pensacola Independent News joined forces with the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the formation of the Pensacola Young Professionals. I wrote…

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Hayward taps Texas lawyer for city attorney

Mayor Ashton Hayward announced late Friday afternoon his choice for Pensacola City Attorney, Lysia Bowling, the city attorney for the City of San Angelo, Texas….

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BP drops attempt to fire claim administrator

NOLA.com is reporting that BP said today that it will drop its bid to oust oil spill claims administrator Patrick Juneau “in recognition of improvement…

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Pensacola Speaks: Fracking and Hillary Clinton up for discussion

On Pensacola Speaks this afternoon, I will interview Kim Ross, Rethink Energy Florida President and Founder. She will be in town on Monday to facilitate…

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Pen Air Federal Credit Union and UWF Executive Mentor Program to host spring Financial Boot Camp

Pen Air Federal Credit Union and the University of West Florida Executive Mentor Program will host the spring “Financial Boot Camp” on Friday, March 20…

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IMPACT 100 receives Public Citizen of the Year award

Press release: IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area is pleased to announce the honor of receipt of the Public Citizen of the Year Award from the…

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PSC: Kamerman Piano Series Concert with Misuzu Tanaka, March 8

The Sid and Jeannie Kamerman Piano Series at Pensacola State College presents at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8, in the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building…

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Drink like a cop on Monday

Pensacola-area Dunkin’ Donuts locations are offering free iced coffee on Monday, March 9. Why? “In honor of Spring and to celebrate the warmer weather, Pensacola-area…

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Pensacola Speaks podcast: Don Gaetz

Yesterday, I interviewed State Senator Don Gaetz on Pensacola Speaks. We discussed Garcon Point Bridge, guns on campuses, Charlotte’s Web and gambling. Pensacola Speaks airs…

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Pensacola Speaks: Hillary Clinton and her emails

The New York Times broke the story earlier this week that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton exclusively used a private e-mail account to conduct…

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Lion fish threat to fishing industry getting attention

Yesterday I interviewed Adam Putnam, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture. We did discuss growing problem of lion fish invading Florida waters “Lion fish virtually endemic in…

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By 3-2 vote, Spanish, British, French and Confederate flags brought back to Pensacola Bay Center

The Escambia Board of County Commissioners voted, 3-2, to allow the five historical flags approved by the Pensacola City Council to be flown over all…

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Pensacola Speaks line-up today: Don Gaetz and Sara Latshaw

State Senator Don Gaetz will call into the show during the first half hour. We will discuss the first week of the legislative session. In…

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Baptist Health Care Foundation announces 2014 Hollinger Award Recipients

The Baptist Health Care Foundation proudly announces the 2014 Hollinger Award recipients, chosen for their outstanding service contributions to the community. The 2014 recipients are:…

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STATE CAPITAL BRIEFS (LUNCH EDITION): THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2015

THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA FOSTER KIDS ADOPTION BILL HEADED TO SENATE FLOOR With backing from Senate President Andy Gardiner and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli,…

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Judge tosses out prison whistleblower case

By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A federal judge Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by five Department of Corrections investigators who claimed they…

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Pensacola Speaks podcast: Grover Robinson on FAC and Confederate flag

We had Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson on Pensacola Speaks earlier this week. He talked about the 2015 Florida Legislative Session and the flag controversy….

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Pensacola Speaks podcast: Deanna Smith of Trauma Intervention Program

My interview with Deanna Smith of TIP of Northwest Florida. Pensacola Speaks is on News Talk 1370 WCOA weekdays from 5-6 p.m.

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