Ascend (formerly Solutia) adds 102 jobs

WEAR TV 3 reported last night that Ascend Performance Materials, formerly Solutia, is expanding its Nylon Manufacturing Plant, at a cost of $50-million. The expansion…

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Grover proposes TDC plan

An Open letter sent to TDC and media: Dear Fellow TDC Members: I realize the intention of this meeting was not to begin the debate…

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Express bus route works in Broward County

Sun-Sentinel reports: “This route is like none other in Broward. Riders park their luxury cars before boarding and carry iPads and laptops to enjoy free…

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French company behind labor problems with ECAT

Veolia Transportation manages Escambia County Area Transit. According to the local workers, who are paid on average about $12/hour, Veolia violated a contract by not…

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Mayor’s Office – Weekly Update 9.20.11

Press Release: Port of Pensacola secures grant funding, attendance up at pre-school programs, and City launches Facebook and Twitter –The Port of Pensacola has been…

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Huh, huh….TDC did talk about hoteliers concerns & breaking from Chamber in March (audio)

These are from the transcripts of the March 4 and May 3 TDC meetings. Oops., Larry Johnson was there at the March 4: March 4…

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News Herald stops anonymous comments

The News Herald, Panama City’s daily newspaper, is discontinuing, effective tomorrow, its anonymous commenting system in favor of one tied to Facebook. To comment you…

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Hayward proposes a reduction in Sanitation surcharge

Mayor Ashton Hayward is recommending to the Pensacola City Council a reduction in the sanitation fuel surcharge from $2.10/mo. to $1.50/mo. beginning Oct. 1. The…

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PNJ circulation down nearly 32 percent

According to the Gannett Blog, the Pensacola News Journal has seen its weekday circulation drop 31.66 percent from 2000-2010, which is about 19,890 copies. It’s…

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Buzz: John Powell no longer head of Florida ABT

John Powell, Republican candidate for Escambia County Sheriff, no longer is listed by Gov. Rick Scott as the head of his director for the Division…

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Chevron/BP hit oil at new well site

Digital Review reports Chevron and BP have announced a new oil discovery in the “prolific” Lower Tertiary Trend, located in the Gulf of Mexico deepwaters…

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New Book: Palin cheated, snorted…

Joe McGinniss’ new book, ‘The Rogue: Searching for the Real Sarah Palin,’ claims GOP presidential heartthrob had a fling with future NBA star Glen Rice,…

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