Florida cities can sue banks for targeting minorities for predatory loans

By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A federal appeals court Tuesday said the city of Miami can pursue lawsuits alleging that three major…

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City releases new policy for federal emails (update)

Pensacola City Administrator Eric Olson sent out this email to city department heads: After consultation with the City Attorney I am clarifying my email dated…

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Pensacola Speaks: Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera takes on Rep. Murphy over Iran deal

Yesterday, Democratic Congressman Patrick Murphy came out in favor of the Iran nuclear deal, calling it “the toughest decision of my time in Congress.” Murphy,…

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81st Pensacola Interstate Fair announces entertainment

Press release: It’s Magical! It’s Fun! It’s the Fair! The 81st Pensacola Interstate Fair promises all the fun and excitement that it’s become known for…

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Dance: PenBEx 5 this weekend, Sept. 4-7

PenBEx 5 is a series workshops and social dances at multiple events around Pensacola and Pensacola Beach. PenBEx stands for Pensacola Blues Exchange. An exchange…

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Questions about journalists’ name changes

Last week’s shooting has prompted a discussion in the media over news reporters adopting on-air names different from their own. The shooter in Roanoke, Va….

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UWF OEDE offers $5 million incentives for job creation

Press release: The University of West Florida Office of Economic Development and Engagement is accepting applications for $5 million in job creation incentives. The funds,…

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State Capital Briefs: Pot Petitions, Redistricting

From: THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA MARIJUANA INITIATIVE HEADED TOWARD COURT REVIEW Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana appear to have…

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350 Pensacola: What are legal and policy responses to climate change

Press release: Florida’s coastline is slowly drowning as a warming planet pushes seas higher, and all levels of government are taking steps to plan for…

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State Attorney: City needs to rewrite federal email policy

Pensacola City Administrator Eric Olson has to rethink his policy on how city employees  handle emails from federal accounts after the State Attorney’s office notified…

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Only 30 days remain to submit RESTORE project ideas

Press release: Escambia County is reminding citizens who wish to submit their ideas for Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies (RESTORE) projects…

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StudioAmped begins recording Sept. 28

WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, has moved the taping of “StudioAmped” from spring to fall. Now the free Amos Studio concert series is happening…

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