Breaking News: U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against Florida Death Penalty

In a major decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday found that Florida’s death-penalty sentencing system is unconstitutional. The case focused on the role of…

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Two Escambia County judge positions open

From the First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission: Governor Scott has declared two vacancies on the Escambia County Court brought about by the appointment of Judge…

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State proceeds with medical pot despite legal challenges

By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida health officials are holding to a deadline next month for the state’s first medical marijuana businesses…

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Living the Dream announces 2016 honorees

The Fourth Annual Living The Dream & Tribute to Motown event is this Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 at New World Landing. According to Dr. Karl…

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Okaloosa close to picking new airport director

Okaloosa County has narrowed its for a new director of Okaloosa County’s three airports down to three finalists: Okaloosa’s Interim Airports Director Tracy Stage; Daniel…

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Evers leaves door open for sheriff and property appraiser races

The big domino that could set off a series of political maneuvers in this election is State Sen. Greg Evers. His district boundaries have been…

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House holds hearing on Fantasy Sports bill

With the industry facing legal challenges in other states, a Florida House panel Tuesday will take up a bill that would shield fantasy sports from…

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Pensacola mayor announces his goals for 2016

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward announced his goals for 2016 in a viewpoint published in the Sunday edition of the News Journal. He said he will…

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DEP blasts Rolling Hills owner for blocking closure efforts

Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection sent a letter to Scott Miller of South Palafox Properties, LLC, the owner of the Rolling Hills C&D…

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Pensacola Beach Lifeguards Hosting Tryouts Jan. 30

Pensacola Beach Lifeguards will host a tryout event for individuals looking for a challenging, rewarding and exciting job with a starting pay of $14.15 per…

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The final email from Matt Currin

Rev. Matt Currin, rector emeritus at historic Christ Church in Pensacola, died Thursday morning. His friends received this last email from him: From: “Matt Currin”…

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Black graduation rate improvement more than triple average

Inweekly examined the black student graduation rates for all the Florida counties with at least 500 African-American students in their senior classes for the 2014-15…

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