Transit Union endorses three candidates for Commission D4 race

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1395, AFL_CIO has co-endorsed Boyce White. Greg Litton and Robert Bender for Escambia County Commission District 4 GOP primary. Boyce, Greg…

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Sheriff endorses Spencer for mayor

From the Brian Spencer campaign: Mayoral candidate City Councilman Brian Spencer has received the endorsement of David Morgan, a three-term sheriff of Escambia County who…

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Florida Chamber endorses Andrade

The Florida Chamber of Commerce last week announced additional 2018 candidate endorsements in competitive races for the Florida House and Senate. The 20 endorsements, which…

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Chris King in Milton tonight

Orlando-area entrepreneur and Democratic candidate for governor Chris King will continue his statewide “Keeping the Promise” Tour on healthcare today. During the two-week tour, King…

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County judge race too close to call

According to an Inweekly/Political Matrix poll of 520 likely Escambia County voters, the race between Paul Hamlin and County Judge Joyce Williams is extremely close….

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Poll: Adams, Hetherington and Williams lead school board races

The latest Inweekly/Political Matrix poll shows the Escambia County school board candidates have begun to separate themselves, but more than a third of the likely…

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Gloves come off in D2 debate

By Duwayne Escobedo…. The District 2 Escambia County Commissioner “Meet the Candidates” forum gave off a warm and fuzzy feeling until the closing statements. That’s…

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Twitter purge reduces followers for politicians

Last December, I reported GOP Congressional candidate Cris Dosev had seen Twitter followers jump from 12.4K on Wednesday to 30.8K in one morning. He was…

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Scott fights financial disclosure lawsuit

By Lloyd Dunkelberger The News Service of Florida… TALLAHASSEE — A lawyer for Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday asked a state appellate court to block…

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PYP wants input for a community strategy

The Leadership Team of Pensacola Young Professionals would like to see a community board formed to create a strategic plan for community development in Escambia…

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Mayor makes sure his district gets bulk of LOST funds

Butch Hansen, the Pensacola City Council’s strategic budget planner, has broken out the proposed spending of Local Option Sales Tax Series IV spending by Parks…

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Grand jury report on ECUA sealed

The Office of the State Attorney announced today that an Escambia County Grand Jury has completed its review into complaints and allegations involving the Emerald…

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Poll: Gaetz, Zimmerman lead in Congressional primaries

Not much has changed in the First Congressional District primary races since Political Matrix polled in mid-April.  As of July 12, Rep.  Matt Gaetz still leads…

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City Council candidates look at city operations

From Greater Pensacola Chamber candidate surveys: DISTRICT 4 Peter P Gaddy III Q7 Do you believe the city allocates sufficient resources for infrastructure projects? How…

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Mayor knew about Incoa proposal five months ago- update

According to the invoices of Penzone Enterprises, Mayor Ashton Hayward and his staff knew about Incoa wanting to lease warehouse space at the Port of…

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Commission D2 candidates answers questions about business climate

From the Greater Pensacola Chamber candidate survey: Alan McMillan Q1 Rate the regulatory climate for business in Escambia County. Is it Good/Fair/Bad? Explain your answer….

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Commission D4 candidates asked about economic development

From the Greater Pensacola Chamber candidate surveys: Q10: What role should county government take in attracting new businesses to the area? What types of jobs…

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Commission D2 debate tomorrow in Perdido

The Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the League of Women Voters, will be bringing all three candidates running for the Escambia…

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Mayoral candidates give five-year plans

Today, the Greater Pensacola Chamber released responses to their 2018 candidate questionnaires for the offices of Escambia County Commission, Pensacola Mayor and Pensacola City Council….

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Gaetz fails to support Kinder-Guardian program

Rep. Matt Gaetz failed to support the Kinder-Guardian program, “an intensive three-week introduces specially selected children from 12 to 4 years old to pistols, rifles,…

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