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Scott will sue Feds over Low Income Pool expiration

In the latest escalation of a complicated standoff between the federal government and the state, Gov. Rick Scott announced Thursday he will sue federal officials…

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Posted in Caring Politics

Gaetz and others question the handling of LIP by Scott administration

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Senators raised questions Wednesday about how Gov. Rick Scott’s administration has handled negotiations with the federal government…

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PS Today: Gaetz talks about possible 2016 U.S. Senate run

State Senator Don Gaetz will be on Pensacola Today this afternoon in the second half hour. His name is being mentioned a possible candidate for…

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County without compassion, hands out medals and pink slips

Escambia County has notified their employees injured in last year’s explosion at the Central Booking and Detention that they will be honored by the county…

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Weatherford stays out of 2016 Senate race

Former state House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, said Wednesday he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2016, pointing to his young family. “My…

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Posted in Pensacola State & National News

Miller is not considering a 2016 run for Senate

On Pensacola Speaks yesterday, Congressman Jeff Miller, who represents Northwest Florida, said that running for U.S. Senate next year is not up for discussion. “I…

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Posted in News

Flash flood watch through Friday night

Flood Watch National Weather Service Mobile AL 1104 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2015 …A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Friday evening… .numerous…

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Florida almost got medical marijuana from the House

HOUSE TO BACK EXPERIMENTAL DRUG BILL The House appears poised to approve a bill that could help clear the way for terminally ill patients to…

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Posted in Entertainment Politics

PS Today: Jeff Miller talks about VA, Iran and Cuba

Congressman Jeff Miller will join us today on Pensacola Speaks. We will cover the Iran nuclear agreement, taking Cuba off the list of nations that…

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Buzz: Gaetz could run for U.S. Senate in 2016

Republicans are scrambling to test the waters to run the U.S. Senate seat of Marco Rubio, who has announced his run for president in 2016….

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Posted in Education Newpoint Investigation

Newpoint investigation continues

The investigation of allegations of grade fixing at Newpoint High School could take weeks to complete, according to the Chief Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille….

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Watch out, Visit Pensacola. Bay County is going after sports tourism, too

While Visit Pensacola studies sports tourism and tries to convince the Board of County Commissioners of its importance, the Bay County Tourist Development Council’s approved…

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