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Insurance carrier rejects county claim on jail explosion

NorthEscambia.com is reporting this morning that the county’s insurance carrier has agreed to pay a its flood claim on jail ($25 million). However, the carrier…

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Senate bill for Charlotte’s Web distribution still alive

Yesterday State Sen. Rob Bradley offered an amendment to SB 7066 that revived the fight to establish a law for the distribution for low THC…

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Mayor Hayward takes flood retrospective tour

It was on the evening of April 29, 2014 that the area experienced nearly continuous rain that dumped over 20 inches of rainfall. To mark…

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Gaetz: How to make local government more accountable

State Sen. Don Gaetz sent out today this report on how to make local government more accountable: In January when a group of Okaloosa County…

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Rick Perry headlines 2015 Lincoln Reception and Dinner in Fort Walton Beach

Press Release: Okaloosa County Republican Executive Committee of Florida to Host Evening with Potential Presidential Contender, The Honorable Rick Perry The Honorable Rick Perry, former…

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The News Service of Florida recap of last week

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Normally, the next-to-last week of the legislative session would be spent putting the pieces in place for…

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Pensacola Historic Preservation Conference today (podcast)

On Pensacola Speaks last week, Alan Gray talked about the Pensacola Historic Preservation Conference that is today 2-4 p.m. at the Pensacola Cultural Center in…

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Sudden gale leaves two dead, five missing (video)

A sudden gale storm caused a tragic end to the Dauphin Island on Saturday afternoon. Just as the boats were finishing the race a “wall…

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Showtime 2015: Pensacola Children’s Chorus Celebrates 25 Years

The Pensacola Children’s Chorus, under the direction of Allen and Susan Pote, will celebrate its 25th Season as it presents the annual production of Showtime…

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Podcast: Sue Hand on FavorHouse and the White Rose Luncheon

Domestic Violence is a huge issue for Escambia County. Sue Hand and FavorHouse provide a tremendous service to the community.

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Modern Eldorados kick off Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Concert Series on May 3

The Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Concert Series returns to the Community Maritime Park for a second season Sunday, May 3 from 6-8…

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What is your Pensacola area bucket list

It has been a long week. Let’s have some fun on Pensacola Speaks. Email (rick@inweekly), tweet (@routzen, post here or call in this afternoon (478-3116)…

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