UF Presidential Search Committee names three finalists, none are lawmakers

The University of Florida’s Presidential Search Committee has narrowed its list of finalists to three, all from out-of-state, with the president-elect expected to be named…

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Halloween Egg Haunt, Oct. 25

Press Release: It’s near time once again for children to dress in costumes and bring their flashlights to Roger Scott Athletic Complex for the Halloween…

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Quayside Gallery 12x12x12 art show, Oct. 16

Press Release: If we are fortunate in life, we meet people who bring us joy for a lifetime. That is the essence of this exhibit…friendship,…

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Hyatt Environmental Center Open House set for Oct. 18

Press Release: The public is invited to come out to the Annual Roy Hyatt Environmental Center (RHEC) Open House and Silent Auction on October 18….

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Poet Laureate inducted on Saturday

Jamey Jones, a fifth generation Pensacolian, has been named the new Poet Laureate of Northwest Florida by the West Florida Literary Federation. Jones, 50, will…

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Mother of Trayvon Martin to speak at prayer rally, Oct. 17

Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin, will be the guest speaker at Prayer Rally held on Friday, October 17 St. John Divine Church, 620…

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Upcoming events at UWF

Below are upcoming events at the University of West Florida. Disability Awareness Conference Date: Thursday, Oct. 9 Time: 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Location: University…

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350 Pensacola hosts speaker on The Water and Land Conservation Amendment, Oct. 14

350 Pensacola hosts “Protecting Florida’s Future: The Water and Land Conservation Amendment,” a talk by Marcus Lackey, on Tuesday, October 14. The Water and Land…

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Gov. Scott announces funding for restoration projects and boat ramps in the Panhandle, using BP funds

Press Release: Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the funding of the third and largest set of early restoration projects, as approved by the Deepwater Horizon…

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Petoskey council rejects contract with Bill Reynolds

The Petoskey City Council voted by a 3-2 vote yesterday against entering a contract that would have finalized former Pensacola City Administrator Bill Reynolds’ employment…

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Nearly 85 percent of BP economic loss claims in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties remain unpaid

According to the website LegalExaminer.com, 2,415 BP economic loss claims have been filed in Escambia County with the BP Deepwater Horizon Court Supervised Settlement Program….

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Career Source Escarosa has space for job assessment

Press Release: Space is still available for the Community Occupational Talent Search (E-COTS) Skill Assessment Test scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the Woodland…

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Ex-Googler and Entrepreneur Inspires Local Innovators at Biggest Innovation Awards Program in Florida

Press Release: Entrepreneur, explorer, filmmaker, inventor, pilot, NASA advisory chair and CEO are a few of the many roles Lars Perkins has performed. In 1994…

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College Republican responds to uproar over Scott’s ‘Wedding Dress’ ad

This column was published by Context Florida. It’s written by Diane Roberts who lives in Tallahassee. First check out the video, which has been described…

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Another inmate escapes from work release

NorthEscambia.com reports 54-year old Michael J. Jones escaped from the Pensacola Community Release Center, on North L Street, about 7:50 p.m. Friday. Jones is described…

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Suicide Prevention Display Travels to Pensacola State College Oct. 7

Award-winning Public Exhibit Representing the Number of Students Lost Each Year to Suicide Active Minds’ Send Silence Packing® – a nationally recognized public education exhibit…

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Police and Fire endorse Taylor for City Council District 6

Both the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 71 and the Pensacola Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 707 have endorsed City Council candidate Mark Taylor for…

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Blessing of the Animals, Sunday

The United Church of Christ and Stevens Animal Fund, Inc. are hosting Blessing of the Animals at 10:30 a.m., October 5, at Bayview Park, 2000…

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Crist pushes Medicaid explansion; Scott stays low key

By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Theoretically, Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist agree on one thing in their hotly contested…

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County Local Option Sales Tax Town Hall Meetings Next Week

Escambia County’s public meetings concerning the Local Option Sales Tax will continue next week at the following locations: Monday, October 6, 5:30 p.m. – District…

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